Everybody Loves Tuscany

THE PALIO OF SIENA The Palio of Siena (known locally simply as Il Palio) is a horse race that is held twice each year, on July 2 and August 16, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colours, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards. The Palio […]

  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 […]

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

Tuscany Here are some beautiful visions of Tuscany guaranteed to make you long to be there. The Tuscan landscape is filled with a combination of qualities that will touch your heart. Enjoy these panoramic visions! Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna Akhmatova

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

  Learn Italian Hand Gestures with Dolce & Gabbana models Hand gestures are an easy way to communicate with others. Here are a few Italian hand gestures demonstrated by Dolce & Gabbana models. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Italian Hand Gestures: A Short History | The New York Times Why do Italians use their hands while talking? Here is an explanation put together by The New York Times. Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna Akhmatova

CORTONA Cortona is a town and comune in the province of Arezzo, in Tuscany, Italy. It is the main cultural and artistic center of the Val di Chiana after Arezzo. Originally an Umbrian city, it was conquered and enlarged by the Etruscans, who called it Curtun. During the 600s BC, it joined the Etruscan League. […]