Certaldo Like many other Tuscan towns. Certaldo is divided between its medieval walled town on a hill and the modern residential and industrial suburb spread out below. Etruscan and Roman in origin. Certaldo was also situated on the Via Francigena. In the lower town is the main square Piazza Boccaccio Read more…
Immagini del suono (images of Sound) A series of visual experience to accompany the Summer Festival pop concets. All shows are free. VILLA BOTTINI Immagini che suonano bene (great sounding images). Upstairs: photos, paintings, drawings, rock’n roll portraits, installations by Lou Reed, David Byrne, Patti Smith, Anton Corbijn etc. Downstairs: Read more…
In vino veritas Convinced that there is no more sane and simple way to live than the Montecarlo way, you may now be ready to join us on a country tour. Landscapes that have not been overly re-modelled (sometimes ruined in the process) offer scope for the immagination, for self-expression Read more…
Barga proclaims itself “the most Scottish town in Italy”. These two articles give some idea why. First, Sonia Ercolini describes the town’s own very special summer “sagra”. The Barga Fish and Chips Festival started from 23rd July to 19th August. every evening from 7.30 pm onwards you can try out Read more…
From the beach to the kitchen A gastronomic competition that can change your life. Aprons girded and utensils at the ready! For the 18th edition of “A tavola sulla spiaggia” the epic clash of fabulous dishes from ancient recipe books and others that valorize traditional on the beach picnic foods Read more…