The agricultural landascape of Montecarlo hills gives interesting panoramic views of the normal route that leadsto the old centre, and of buildings and the roads in the town itself, from the terrace (almost in front of the collegiate church of Sant’Andrea) which opens onto the Lucca side, from the nearby Read more…
Italy tour: Porsenna Labyrinth Porsenna’s Labyrinth is located in Chiusi – Siena- in the underground of the main cathedral. It is known as Porsenna’s Labyrinth because it is traditionally identified as part of Porsenna’s monumental sepulchre described by Roman scholarPliny the Elder. It is formed by a close network of Read more…
Tuscany events: “Lucca Film Festival” 6th season Monday 4th CINEMA CENTRALE 7:00 p.m. FESTIVAL INAUGURATION (aperitif and buffet from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m) retrospective GYÖRGY PÁLFI 9:00 p.m. Meeting with the director GYÖRGY PÁLFI after TAXIDERMIA (György Pálfi, Ungheria, 2006, col. 91’) special events 11:00 p.m. FREE RADICALS: A Read more…
Enoteca Vanni wine-shop in Tuscany The Enoteca Vanni, founded in 1965, is located in Lucca’s historical center,where you can find the best wines, liquors, extra virgin olive-oils and typical Lucchese food. You can have a look at our products on our web-site and you can place an order through an Read more…
The Tumulus of Montefortini is an Etruscan tomb near Comeana, in the province of Prato, which is believed to date from the 7th century BC. It is oval shaped, over 12 metres high, it dates from the VII- VI century B.C. The oldest tomb, of monumental aspect, occupies the central Read more…