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Pirates of the Maremma: The gory maritime history of Tuscany

09 May 2025

Long before Tuscany became known for vineyards and villas, its wild coastline was a land of pirates and watchtowers, legends and raids.

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

Rural Tuscany, cowboys and comics

12 Aug 2017

Celebrating the first 100 years of Galep, the creator of Tex Willer

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

Exhibits at Palazzo Blu in Pisa

01 Oct 2016

This year it’s Dalì’s turn.

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

The new and the old and the olive oil festival

19 Nov 2015

“Tradition” is a complex concept to tackle. This is how the olive oil festival brings old and new traditions together and keeps the village alive.

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

Capodanno Pisano 2015

24 Mar 2015

Pisa celebrates the New Year on March 25 with 5 days of events. Welcome 2016!

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

New Year’s Eve 2014 in Tuscany

27 Dec 2014

Traditional and less traditional ideas for New Year’s Eve in Tuscany.

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

Modigliani in Pisa

28 Sep 2014

I am very excited about the new exhibit which will open at Palazzo Blu in Pisa next week!

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Pisa, Things to see in Tuscany

new year's eve pisa

New Year’s Eve in Pisa

30 Dec 2013

The program of the celebrations in the city of the Leaning Tower.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany

Olive oil festival

Tuscany through my eyes: Week 50

10 Nov 2013

A few shots from the lovely olive oil festival in our village.

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

Tuscany through my eyes: Week 48

29 Oct 2013

The end of October is the perfect time of the year to be in Pisa and Lucca if you want to see some pretty foliage and some interesting faces.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Pisa

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