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The Cavalcade of the Magi The Cavalcade of the Magi is an annual parade held on Epiphany in Florence.  This grand parade has hundreds of participants dressed in costumes, flag throwers, animals and much more.  The procession starts at Pitti Palace and ends at the Duomo where the 3 wise men present their gifts to […]

Sales in Italy Sales in Italy only occur once in the winter and once in the summer.  Unlike the U.S., wherein stores advertise sales quite often during the year, Italy limits the sales to twice a year.  However, the sales in Italy will last for approximately 2 months!  Yes, 2 months!  This is the time […]

Top Day Trips From Florence Without A Car Since moving to Florence, I have received a lot of emails asking for suggestions for day trips from those travelling without a car. I always advise using Florence as a base because the trains and buses make it very easy to visit other cities. Florence is also […]

Aperitivo in Florence Aperitivo is a nightly ritual which usually takes place between 7 pm and 9pm.  It is also referred to as Apericena because it is a before dinner drink combined with food.  Some restaurants offer a light snack with an aperitivo while others put out a spread of food fit for a king. […]

Christmastime in Florence Christmastime in Florence is certainly a magical time in Florence.  The city is filled with Christmas decorations, light shows and cheer.  Here is a video a made to share the beautiful atmosphere of Florence during Christmastime.  Sights in this video include Piazza del Duomo, Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza della Repubblica, Ponte Vecchio, […]

Tuscan Landscapes Tuscan Landscapes are truly a breathtaking vision to experience in person.  Here’s a video that will bring back memories and make you dream of Tuscany until your next trip! Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna Akhmatova

The Basilica of St. Benedict The Basilica of St. Benedict in Norcia has been destroyed during a powerful earthquake that hit Italy again this morning at 7:40 a.m.  The Monks of Norcia have tweeted that people are trapped in the main square.  No casualties have been reported at this time but a number of people have […]

Inferno Inferno is the 3rd installment of Dan Brown’s series which stars Tom Hanks and was directed by Ron Howard.   Filmed mainly in Florence, Italy, the cast was excited to return to Florence for the world premiere which took place on October 8, 2016. Here is a video of some scenes filmed in Florence […]

Ferragamo Museum The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum was opened in 1995 and is located in Piazza di Santa Trinita, Florence, Italy. This museum, dedicated to the artistic creations of Salvatore Ferragamo also hosts exhibitions showcasing art and culture. The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Entry fee is 6 euros which may be […]

Abbey of Sant’Antimo Abbey of Sant’Antimo is located in Castelnuovo dell’Abate about 10 km from Montalcino. This Romanesque church was built between the 11th and 12th centuries. Monks live in buildings nearby and chant prayers inside the church several times during the day. Scheduled chant times can be found on the official website at www.antimo.it […]