What could be more glorious than a Tuscan sunset at the amazing Villa al Boschiglia? Not much! The colors of soft light behind the rolling hills of Tuscany reminds one of Tuscany’s bounty of wine and fruits, not to mention the feelings of romance they evoke. Tuscan sunsets never fail Read more…
Capodanno, New Years Day, is a national holiday throughout Italy. So, that will be the day after New Years Eve. Possibly hung-over? First thing you should eat when feeling slightly hung-over is stuffed pigs foot. Traditionally eaten with lentils – said to represent money and to get your year off Read more…
One hundred paintings inspired by the Tales of Boccaccio by Jenny McIntosh, Scottish transplant to Bagni di Lucca, are on exhibit in Lucca at Corte dell’Angelo, via Roma this week beginning on November 5th (see What’s On). Her discov- ery of Boccaccio is a tale within a tale in- volving Read more…
Florence’s science museum, reopened in June 2010 after renovation and renamed Museo Galileo, within six months was awarded one of three prestigious “best mu- seum” prizes by ICOM Italia, the national committee for museums. The prize, for best management was awarded due to “the high-quality scientific staff, experienced management personnel, Read more…
In the current world of funding cuts, and political squabbles seemingly affecting every theatre in Italy, Lucca’s included, it may be a good time for a moment of reflection. For almost 200 years, the Teatro del Giglio in Lucca has been at the centre of the city’s artistic, musical and Read more…