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Pisa before the Luminara

Pisa is getting ready…

16 Jun 2010

…for its most important festivals: La Luminara and San Ranieri. You can feel the city getting ready for the party. You can even smell it. You certainly should not miss this.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

San Galgano Abbey

San Galgano Abbey and its warriors

13 Jun 2010

Good food in a nice setting, an interesting exhibition, a beautiful abbey in the Tuscan countryside and a monastery with a mysterious sword in the stone: the ingredients for a perfect Sunday afternoon near Siena!

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Food and Drink in Tuscany, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

Argini e Margini and Pisa at night

Mojitos and fried seafood on the river Arno

09 Jun 2010

How I discovered that I should never take allergy pills before going to my new favourite spot in Pisa!

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

Pisa at night

I love Pisa in June

05 Jun 2010

The city celebrates Giugno Pisano with a series of events, including the special opening of some beautiful churches at night!

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany, When to visit Tuscany

sagremaggio

Village festivals in Tuscany (May 2010)

11 May 2010

A list of the food and drink related festivals in Tuscany in May 2010. Wine festivals, village festivals (sagre) and more!

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Food and Drink in Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

BuonGoverno

Medieval Festivals in Tuscany

10 May 2010

A list of medieval festival taking place in Tuscany in May 2010. Dress up in medieval costumes and join in the celebrations!!!

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

Coast south of Livorno from the restaurant

The Basilica of San Piero a Grado and the Coast

09 May 2010

A lovely day trip from Pisa and some suggestions for restaurants and bars to try.

Written by gloria and posted in Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

palazzoblu

“Minor” museums in Pisa

05 May 2010

There are many interesting museums and galleries in Pisa which are outside the major tourist path. Art Wednesday is the perfect excuse to talk about them!

Written by gloria and posted in Interesting resources about Tuscany, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

camminare

Walking in Pisa… and beyond.

04 May 2010

A few interesting links for those who wish to explore Pisa and the rest of Tuscany on foot.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

canti del maggio toscana

Il Maggio

01 May 2010

An old tradition in Tuscany: canti del maggio, men singing for unmarried girls to wish them good luck in their search for love.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Italian Holidays, Things to do in Tuscany

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