Follonica is a town and comune (township) of the province of Grosseto in Tuscany. Follonica is about 40 km north west of the Grosseto. It was founded in 1834 by Grand Duke Leopold II of Tuscany for the workers of a new ironworks plant. However, the area was already Read more…
Bagni di Lucca, “land of princes and poets”, is the largest mountain commune in Italy with a great number of hamlets. It is situated in the valleys of the rivers Serchio and Lima, surrounded by green hills covered with century-old forests of chestnut trees. Scattered in the area are many Read more…
Tuscany itinerary: Serchio Middle Valley This area offers important historical centres such as Coreglia Antelminelli, known as one of the most beautiful italian “borghi” (village) with its Museo delle Statuine di Gesso (Chalk Figurine Museum), the Ghivizzano Castle, Bagni di Lucca a thermal spa town, www.termebagnidilucca.it; Ponte del Diavolo (Devil’s Read more…
The little Theatre of Vetriano The Theatre of Vetriano is the smallest historic theatre in the world, holding a record in the Guinness Book of World Records. Only about 17 square meters it is complete in every way in terms of the requirements for a theatre. Built in 1890, it Read more…
After a morning of exploring Florence one of your most tantalizing decisions will be where to grab a bite to eat? As you explore the various corners in Florence you will find numerous ‘Ristoranti and Pizzeria” from which to choose. These Ristorantes are in the Piazza della Signoria. One may Read more…