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If you ever found yourself in Florence, or Firenze as the locals call it, it was probably hard to miss the name of the Medici family. The story of how its three generations almost single-handedly influenced the prosperity of an entire city-state is still an interesting one, six centuries on. Some credit the Medicis for Florence’s rebirth – renaissa...

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You probably haven’t ever heard of Luca Cava. Most visitors to Italy are eager to visit the country’s iconic monuments – the Colosseum, a national landmark in Rome; hunky David, Michelangelo’s masterpiece in Florence; and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. But in a country with so many layers of history,...

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The recent fascination surrounding Renaissance painter and nun Plautilla Nelli follows a familiar narrative. The inspiring story goes a little along the lines of: “genius-woman-artist-finally-recieves-art-historical-due-after-centuries-of-obscurity,” and is one we know all too well. Most articles about the now-revered nun are quick to point out tha...

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Radicofani’s ancient fortress tower stands watch from the mountaintop like a medieval lighthouse over Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia. For over a thousand years, this important landmark has remained visible across the swath of this uniquely picturesque valley. It warned, it beckoned…and today it greets and welcomes all within its sight to the enchanting vill...

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Tourism, for many art cities, is a double-edged sword: on one hand, it injects capital into the local economy, creates jobs, and showcases cultural heritage but, in recent years, it has been causing more than one headache. Who isn’t familiar with the problematic pattern known in Italian as turismo mordi e fuggi– or “bite and run tourism”? As many o...

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The Guelfi Firenze and Panthers Parma of the Italian Football League (IFL) have secured a berth in the Italian Bowl after convincing semifinal victories from both sides. The Italian Bowl will take place in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, July 1, 2023.  Despite the Guelfi being back to full strength following a number of injuries late in the season, they...

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The Consortium for the Protection of Prosciutto Toscano PDO is to fly soon to New York for the Summer Fancy Food Show, the leading b2b trade show dedicated to the world of specialty foods and beverages in the United States, scheduled for June 25-27. In past editions, the event has attracted thousands of trade visitors including buyers, wholesalers,...

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Wine enthusiasts and history aficionados alike will find themselves drawn to the Tuscan wine museums. These museums offer a unique and immersive experience into the world of winemaking, from its ancient origins to the modern-day techniques used by Tuscan vintners. The museum\’s exhibits are interactive and educational, making them an ideal destinat...

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It started as most Roman weekday mornings do: I was in a rush, and I wasn’t sure if I would make it to my destination on time. My friend and I were headed to Florence for the day, to the city of Brunelleschi’s dome, Michelangelo’s David, of red-tiled roofs flanked by mountains just in the foreground, as if to say, “We’ve always been here. Didn’t yo...

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Tuscany is an Italian region famous for its natural beauty and cultural richness. In addition to its famous masterpieces, such as the Duomo of Florence and the Tower of Pisa, the territory also offers a wide range of breathtaking landscapes that can be explored through exciting routes. Here are 8 walks through the wonders of Tuscany to discover it...

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