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Viareggio blast: Railway catastrophe in Tuscany, (30.06.2009)
(Tuscan Events)
An explosion disturbed the citizens of Viareggio (province of Lucca, Tuscany) last night. It took away dozens of lives and wounded around fifty people. 36 victims are in hard or critical condition including children.
(Tuscan Events)
An explosion disturbed the citizens of Viareggio (province of Lucca, Tuscany) last night. It took away dozens of lives and wounded around fifty people. 36 victims are in hard or critical condition including children.
In the memory of Galileo Galilei, (15.02.2009)(Personality in Tuscan history)
Galileo Galilei was born 445 years ago on February, 15th, 1564. Outstanding Italian astronomer and physicist he came into being in Tuscan Pisa in the noble but poor family.
Welcome to Viareggio carnival 2009, (28.01.2009)(Tuscan Festivals)
One of the popular Tuscan resorts Viareggio (Province of Lucca) is hosting annual carnival on February 8, 2009. Tiny and cosy town will turn into a crowded open air stage for a month. The main carnival shows will be held on February 8th, 15th, 22nd, 24th
Chocolate aroma of Tuscany, (17.01.2009)(Tuscan Events)
Tuscan cuisine is famous around the world for its simple manner of cooking. Often people call it “peasant cuisine”. Yet Tuscan chefs are capable of conquering any peaks of skills and can create elite delicacies. The fifth Chocolate Fair in Florence this y
Epiphany in Tuscany, (02.01.2009)(Tuscan Festivals)
January, 6 is the day of Epiphany. Since 1985 Italy has claimed Epiphany the official holiday and like many Catholics in Western Europe Italians spend this day at home with their families. On the one hand Epiphany is a solemn and religious holiday and
Festival dei Popoli – 2008, (14.11.2008)(Tuscan Festivals)
14 – 21, November Florence will hold the 49th „Festival dei Popoli“ (film festival). The program includes 163 movies out of total 2500 candidates. „Festival dei Popoli“ presents mostly documentaries, still there are some short films and some fiction sam
San Miniato Earthnut fair 2008, (09.11.2008)(Tuscan Festivals)
The annual earthnut fair takes place in San Miniato during the last three weeks of November. Mercato del Bianco Tartufo di San Miniato is one of the most exciting gastronomic events. This year the event will be held 15/16, 22/23, 29/30 November weekends.
Tuscan consolidation, (28.10.2008)(Tuscan Festivals)
4, November is the day of the national consolidation in Italy. This date has been celebrated since 1992. It is known as “Anniversario della vittoria della Prima guerra mondiale“ – the anniversary of the World War I victory. Then the date was renamed int
James Bond in Siena, (21.10.2008)(Tuscan Events)
The new sequel about British super agent James Bond is going to be performed in Siena movie theatres in November. The 22nd episode of the famous saga is called “Quantum of Solace". The premiere was first presented at the press conference 24th January, 200
Viareggio masks, (16.10.2008)(Tuscan Events)
31st October at high noon is the deadline for Viareggio masks sketches presentation. The masks will decorate the Viareggio carnival in 2009. Viareggio holiday is different from a traditional masquerade in Venice. Only kids change their usual clothing and
Tuscan cuisine and saffron, (10.10.2008)(Tuscan Events)
10-19 October Florence, Seina and Grosseto will organize the number of events dedicated to only one theme: The usage of spices in cooking, cosmetics and medicine. Saffron is going to be the “V.I.P.” of all the discussions. This plant is being cultivated o
Tuscan gold, (06.10.2008)(Tuscan Events)
Olive trees have become a distinguishing feature for Lucca, one of the Tuscan provinces. Subtle olive-woods landscape is, perhaps, the main source of delight for Tuscan visitors. Local people are likely to perceive rolling hills with olive trees natural
The festival of craft in Tuscany, (26.09.2008)(Tuscan Events)
Montepulciano, a Tuscan town (Province of Siena) opens Handicraft Festival on Friday, September, 26th. It will last till Sunday, October, 5th. It’s already the second festival which has been organized by the community of the professional craftsmen. This
Forza Fiorentina! Forza Tuscany!, (13.09.2008)(Tuscan Sport)
Today is the 77th anniversary of the opening of Giovanni Francesco Berta stadium in Florence. The new sports ground was erected on 13th, September, 1931 instead of a small decrepit stadium. The architect of the project, Luigi Nervi, chose a peculiar shap
Giovanni Fattori: 100th anniversary of death, (26.08.2008)(Personality in Tuscan history)
30th, August 2008 is 100th anniversary of death of an Italian painter Giovanni Fattori. He was born in 1825 in Livorno. But the most part of his life he had spent in Florence. Here in 1846-1849 he completed the course of famous Academy of Art. St
Palio di Siena, (13.08.2008)(Tuscan Festivals)
This August 13-16, Siena again welcomes all amateurs of horse racing. The event which has two stages already started on June, 29. The main race of the first round took place on July, 2 and the following round takes place on August, 16. Luigi Bruschelli
Tuscan Sun Festival, (06.08.2008)(Tuscan Festivals)
August has begun and that means it is the time for “Festival del Sole” (Tuscan Sun Festival). It takes place in Tuscan town Cortona, the province of Arezzo. You may enjoy the holiday of music up to 10th, August. It is already the 6th festival. Despite t
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30.06.2009
Viareggio blast: Railway catastrophe in Tuscany
An explosion disturbed the citizens of Viareggio (province of Lucca, Tuscany) last night. It took...
15.02.2009
In the memory of Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei was born 445 years ago on February, 15th, 1564. Outstanding Italian astronomer...
28.01.2009
Welcome to Viareggio carnival 2009
One of the popular Tuscan resorts Viareggio (Province of Lucca) is hosting annual carnival on...
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