Archive for 'Museums & Galleries'

  

Friday, April 24, 2015
Pistoia mountains
Visit a museum with a difference in the scenic province of Pistoia. Tucked under Monte Libro Aperto, the quaint little town of Rivoreta is the home of the ‘Museum of the People of the Pistoia Apennines ’.

What makes this cultural attraction so unique is that the knowledge that can be shared with you here doesn’t just come from interesting still displays in the museum, it can be observed through townsfolk of Rivoreta! Witness intriguing demonstrations of how the people of this land forged a living for themselves throughout the centuries.     Read More
Posted in: Events, July, Localities, Mountains, Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Medici bridge near Poggio a Caiano
Stop off in the quaint town of Poggio a Caiano on your next vacation to Prato province in Tuscany. Stay in a quaint vacation rental in Carmignano which is only four kilometres away

It’s situated around nine kilometres south of Prato and is made up of ten frazioni including Calcinaia and Poggetto. One of the main sights to see in Poggio a Caiano is the lavish Medici villa.

In 1473 this ruined shell of a house was bought by Lorenzo de’ Medici. It was redesigned to have a quadrangular base around a huge central hall with windows all around overlooking the tranquil countryside.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Museums & Galleries, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Campiglia Marittima View
Campiglia Marittima is a beautiful old town in Livorno province with several charming attractions for tourists to visit.

This pretty commune is still partly enveloped by the medieval town wall and would be well known for the Rocca San Silvestro nearby which dates back to the 8th century.

Stay in a luxury vacation rental in Campiglia Marittima with its own pool where you can relax and unwind after your interesting days of exploring Livorno province.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Museums & Galleries, Parks & Gardens, Small Towns, Spa, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Pisa city
Fill your next vacation to Tuscany with a wealth of attractions and intriguing sights by planning a car trip through Pisa province here!

The beautiful city of Pisa is its capital and is situated where the River Serchio and the River Arno meet before filling a lagoon and pouring out to sea.

The busiest tourist attraction in Pisa is of course its Piazza dei Miracoli which contains the huge duomo, the ornate baptistery, the monumental cemetery and of course the leaning tower! Follow in the footsteps of the great Galileo Galilei on a special tour through Pisa city.

This genius astronomer and mathematician has a special museum built in his honour here which will be fascinating to walk around for an hour or so.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Pisa, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Castle in Prato city
Prato province is the smallest of the ten provinces of Tuscany and one of the smallest in all of Italy. Six main communes are situated in Prato province and would make for a few excellent day trips if you’re planning to rent a villa in Prato for some or all of your vacation.

The capital is called Prato and it’s the second largest city in Tuscany after Florence.

The other main towns are called Cantagallo, Poggio a Caiano, Carmignano, Montemurlo, Vernio and Vaiano. Prato city is located at the foot of Monte Retaia and offers a wealth of attractions to keep tourists entertained.

It's home to many stunning buildings, beautiful piazzas and monuments which would be well worth a tour around for a day. Textile production was a large part of Prato’s economy and can be learned about in greater detail at the large textile museum here in the city. It also displays an incredible collection of archived writings by the master Tuscan poet, Dante Alighieri.     Read More
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