Everybody Loves Tuscany

  Florence, Italy: The Uffizi Gallery The Uffizi Gallery (Italian: Galleria degli Uffizi, pronounced [ɡalleˈriːa deʎʎ ufˈfittsi]) is a prominent art museum located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria in central Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. Today, the Uffizi is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Florence. In high season (particularly in July), […]

ELTON JOHN – Candle in The Wind (Live at Lucca Summer Festival) Here is a video of Elton John performing Candle in the wind live at the Lucca Summer Festival. The concerts take place in Piazza Napoleone. Past performers have included Bob Dylan, Billy Idol, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams and many more headlines. Tickets can […]

  Pistoia Pistoia is a city and comune in the Tuscany region of Italy, the capital of a province of the same name, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) west and north of Florence and is crossed by the Ombrone Pistoiese, a tributary of the River Arno. It is a typical Italian medieval city, and […]

Polpette Fritte Before coming to Italy, I had never eaten polpette fritte or fried meatballs without them being in sauce. In fact, I couldn’t even imagine eating them dry.  Now, I seem to be obsessed with them and whenever they are on the menu in a restaurant I just have to order them. Instead of […]

Trattoria Sabatino Interesting house made out of pasta, bread and biscotti on display at Trattoria Sabatino. This family run restaurant serves inexpensive, traditional Florentine food on shared tables to patrons.  Good food, quick service and frequented by mainly locals in the neighborhood.  Trattoria Sabatino is located at Via Pisana, 2/red, 50143 Firenze For more information […]

Sunset in Florence Florence is such a magical place but I think my favorite time of day here is sunset.  Here is a great video capturing many sights during this magical time of day. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Ponce Livornese   Livorno’s famous drink Ponce Livornese is guaranteed to warm you up on a cold day. This hot toddy is made of rum, hot coffee, sugar and lemon peel. If you visit Livorno, try it at the famous Bar Civili located at via del vigna 55. Italy is a dream that keeps returning […]

Visions of Florence Here is a video capturing the major sites in Florence.  If you have been to Florence, it will bring back a lot of memories.  If Florence is still on your bucket list, take a look at what is waiting for you. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

San Gimignano San Gimignano is also known as The Medieval Manhattan due to its magnificent skyline. This walled city is in the province of Siena and is located about half way between Florence and Siena. Famous for its towers, Romanesque architecture and Vernacci wine, San Gimignano was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. […]

Museo dell’Opera del Duomo Florence’s Museo dell’Opera del Duomo  recently reopened to the public after years of restoration and reconstruction. Located on 3 floors of exhibition space, pieces include Loreno Ghiberti’s Gates of Heaven and Michelangelo’s The Florentine Pieta. Other masterpieces of Arnolfo, Donatello, Luca della Robbia, Antonio Pollaiolo and Verrocchio are also housed in this […]