The fortress of Montecarlo and the Bastion of Cerruglio The fortress is entered from the steep slope that leads to Piazza Garibaldi. The mastio, the higest part which also includes the ancient bastion of Cerruglio, is the oldest part of the monument complex; the head of the frotress is almost Read more…
Giacomo Puccini June 2010 Events in Lucca TUTTI I LUNEDI’, MARTEDI’ E MERCOLEDI’ DEL MESE /EVERY MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH SPECIAL CONCERTS “PUCCINI AND MOZART” (always with different performers and programmes) TUTTI I GIOVEDI’ DEL MESE – EVERY THRUSDAY OF THE MONTH UNA NOTTE ALL’OPERA/A NIGHT AT Read more…
Secret Tuscany: Artimino village Resembling a perfect painting, Artimino is picturesque and beautiful. Nestling in the green hills of Tuscany, Artimino is quaint and medieval and has been known for its famous Medici ‘Villa La Ferdinanda’. Ranging over the wine producing area of the Vino di Carmignano, the wine of Read more…
Lastra a Signa Old and ancient, Lastra a Signa in Tuscany derives its name from the Lastra dei Gangalandi family who held the fiefdom. But its history goes back to the year 1000 when the Cadolingi di Fucecchio lords held Lastra a Signa under their rule. Lastra a Signa is Read more…
Tuscan villages: San Gennaro The village of San Gennaro is a settlement on the ridge of the boundary with the valley of Pescia di Collodi and, according to martyrologies of just after the time of San Frediano (A. Mazzarosa, 1933) in dates back to the 6th century. Its foundation was Read more…