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…
My name is Otis the Sock Dog. I recommend to you Villa al Boschglia. I can tell you from personal experience why you should rent this spectacular villa. I was warmly welcomed with my family while staying at Villa al Boschiglia. It is a spectacular villa in the heart of Read more…
The 1966 Flood of the River Arno in Florence killed many people and damaged or destroyed millions of masterpieces of art and rare books in Florence. It is considered the worst flood in the city’s history since 1557. With the combined effort of Italian citizens and foreign donors and committees, Read more…
Help save the Church of Santa Caterina in LUCCA – Italian style There is still time to record your vote to help save and restore one of Lucca’s most beautiful churches. FAI (the Fondo Ambiente Italiano) is a not-forprofit organisation modelled one the UK’s National Trust. It exists to raise 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…