Montepulciano When we approached Montepulciano I felt a bit of excitement. It is in fact, one of our favorite places for wine. Thanks to one of our readers Pamela, she corrected me and informed me by Facebook messenger after reading …
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Montepulciano When we approached Montepulciano I felt a bit of excitement. It is in fact, one of our favorite places for wine. Thanks to one of our readers Pamela, she corrected me and informed me by Facebook messenger after reading …
Piazza Michelangelo Piazza Michelangelo overlooks the city from across the Arno River. This square has a superb view of Florence and the stunning dome of the Duomo. It’s worth the hike, drive, or bus ride. The best photos are taken …
Santo Spirito Church The Santo Spirito Church has a classic Filippo Brunelleschi interior and amazing Renaissance lines. The architects were Brunelleschi and Antonio Manetti and in 140 the church was first opened. Due to the fact, the church is so …
Siena, Tuscany | Italy Siena can be found in the rolling hills of Tuscany in Italy. If you are unsure where it is, here is a link you can view Piazza Il Campo – The Square Located in the …
Tuscany Tuscany and its landscape have to be some of the most beautiful in the world. The stunning views, even from the roadside will take your breath away. You can see the various shades of the earth, the distinctive Italian …
Siena Helps Norcia, Italy When you are a sister city – you help one another as Siena helps Norcia. On a recent trip to Siena, we visited the Complesso Museum. This museum is just one of many places you can visit …
Not To Be Missed: Scuola del Cuoio Scuola del Cuoio was created after World War II through the collaborative efforts of the Franciscan Friars of the Monastery of Santa Croce and the Gori and Casini families, Florentine leather artisans since the …
Street Art Street Art in Florence is an amazing display of talent. Along Via Calzaiuoli, the main street close to the Duomo, there is an area that is sort of blocked off for these talented people. While they are there …
Gelato Festival 2017 – Europe Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on June 29, 2017, and has been updated to announce the winners!! (Bottom of post) The Gelato Festival started in 2010 to celebrate the Florentine origins of ice cream. …
San Miniato Church San Miniato Church is decorated with green and white marble in geometric patterns similar to the facades of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce. A 12th-century mosaic decorates the facade over a central window. The full …
Street Food – Lampredotto Lampredotto is a Florentine street food you will find being served in many of the food carts around Florence, Italy. Generally, you will not find traditional food carts in Italy. Now…. you might ask… “What is …
Lucca Let’s take a peek at the small hill town of Lucca. It’s just an amazing place to visit. There are fewer tourists here than in some of the other well-known towns in Tuscany. We’ve stayed in Lucca several …