The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most remarkable architectural structures from medieval Europe. It is located in the Italian town of Pisa, one of the most visited European cities. The Tower of Pisa stands at 60 meters and until 1990 was leaning at about a 10-degree angle. Although it was designed Read more…
Italians love festivals and the ending of the old year and beginning of the New Year, Il Capodanno, is a great time to celebrate in Italy. La Festa di San Silvestro – La Festa di San Silvestro is celebrated December 31 on New Year’s Eve. As with most Italian Read more…
A White Christmas in Tuscany! “Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire inside is so delightful…” if Sammy Cahn were in Tuscany today he would surely compose the same words he did back in 1945! Tuscany can be covered with snow from north to south and east to Read more…
Montepulciano is a medieval and Renaissance hill town and comune in the Italian province of Siena in southern Tuscany. It sits high on a limestone ridge south east of Florence and north of Rome. Montepulciano is a major producer of food and drink. Renowned for its pork, cheese, “pici” pasta, Read more…
Pisa, a half-hour’s drive southwest of Lucca, reached the height of its dominance in the 11th to 13th centuries. Pisa is best known for the world famous Leaning Tower, but those who come here with their mind already made up that the Tower is the only thing to see may Read more…