http://en.toskana-netz.de If you've decided to have your vacation in Tuscany, you are very welcome at our site en.toskana-netz.de. Useful tips and hints, and hot vacation rentals offers are waiting for you. http://www.toskana-netz.de/resources/userdata/images/maxtdlogo.gif http://en.toskana-netz.de en-en http://en.toskana-netz.de/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:38:31 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2011-0374/sagre.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2011-0374/sagre.html Towns and villages of Tuscany hold various gastronomic festivals regularly from May to October. These events are dedicated to some product or dish typical for this area. Usually such festivals are organized on days-off. Sometimes they last for a couple of weekends. Fairs are often combined with diverse entertainment program. The October of 2011 offers a number of gastronomic events in Tuscany. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:27:10 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2011-0361/tarot-garden.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2011-0361/tarot-garden.html The Tarot garden as a work of art is a combination of landscape design, sculpture and architecture. The garden is located on the southern slope of the Garavicchio hill in the Tuscan Maremma, a few kilometers away from the town of Capalbio. The Franko-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle created it. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:02:40 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2011-0353/versiliana-2011.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2011-0353/versiliana-2011.html The festival of Versiliana is held in the town of Marina di Pietrasanta located in Tuscany, Italy. It lasts for two months from July, 1 till August, 31. The program of the 32nd festival traditionally includes drama performances, dances, musical show, as well as café meetings, entertaining events, and exhibitions. Tue, 24 May 2011 22:07:50 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2011-0342/wedding.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2011-0342/wedding.html Having a wedding reception at a wine cellar is a new trend. It was supported by wine makers of the region of Tuscany located in Italy. Such events are especially popular in the United States, New Zealand, and, of course, in France. There are even special Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:02:40 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2011-0331/palio.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2011-0331/palio.html The Palio (Palio di Siena) is the main event in the life of the Tuscan city of Siena. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:05:40 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2011-0323/viareggio-carnival-2011-announceme.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2011-0323/viareggio-carnival-2011-announceme.html Viareggio, located in Tuscany, Italy, invites you to the carnival again. The feast will open on Saturday, February 19, at 16:00 on Mazzini Square (Piazza Mazzini). The grand opening is devoted to the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:52:40 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2009-0153/In-the-memory-of-Galileo-Galilei.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2009-0153/In-the-memory-of-Galileo-Galilei.html 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. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:37:40 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2009-0147/Welcome-to-Viareggio-carnival-2009.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2009-0147/Welcome-to-Viareggio-carnival-2009.html 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 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:39:50 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2009-0144/Chocolate-aroma-of-Tuscany.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2009-0144/Chocolate-aroma-of-Tuscany.html 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 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:44:00 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2009-0141/Epiphany-in-Tuscany.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2009-0141/Epiphany-in-Tuscany.html 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 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:20:30 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2008-0136/Festival-dei-Popoli-2008.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2008-0136/Festival-dei-Popoli-2008.html 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 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:46:30 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2008-0133/San-Miniato-Earthnut-fair-2008.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2008-0133/San-Miniato-Earthnut-fair-2008.html 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. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:54:20 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2008-0130/Tuscan-consolidation.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2008-0130/Tuscan-consolidation.html 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 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:21:30 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2008-0127/James-Bond-in-Siena.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2008-0127/James-Bond-in-Siena.html 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 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:06:10 +0100 http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2008-0123/Viareggio-masks.html http://en.toskana-netz.de/174/2008-0123/Viareggio-masks.html 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 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:54:00 +0100