Tuscany Highlights

Exhibition
Raphael of Urbino
Raphael 2020: A 500th Anniversary Celebration of the Renaissance Artist

2020 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of artist Raffaello Sanzio—better known as Raphael, and, similar to museum exhibitions and celebrations surrounding Leonardo da Vinci’s anniversary in 2019, Raphael will be the star of the show this year. 

Sustainable Travel
trevi fountain Rome
8 Travel Hacks to Experience Italy Like a Local, From Locals

Hire a consultant of Well Traveled, all current residents in Italy, who are serving up a starter pack of travel hacks that will take the “tourist” target off of your back, and allow you to enjoy the country like the locals do.

City
Miniature reproduction of Brunelleschi's dome in Anconella Park in Florence
Florence Off the Beaten Track: The Park with Brunelleschi’s Dome

For the curious traveler, the most interesting feature of the park is a partially uncovered brick structure with side openings...

Buying property
Apulia
How to Confidently Buy Property in Italy

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Exhibition
Ancient model shoe on display at Palazzo Pitti in Florence
Pitti Palace Hosts Exhibition on Shoes, From Ancient Rome to Hollywood

The exhibition aims to explore the roles that footwear has played in the West from ancient times to the present day.

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Properties for sale in Tuscany

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Villa in Monteverdi Marittimo
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Country Home - Restored in Chianti
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Country Home - Restored in Cortona
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Apartment in Montescudaio
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Villa in San Vincenzo
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Restored charming farmhouse in Crete Senesi 0
Country Home - Restored in Monteroni d'Arbia
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18th Cent. Original Tuscan farmhouse near San Gimignano 0
Country Home - Restored in San Gimignano
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Country Home - Restored in Bucine
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Recipes From Tuscany

Recipes
Pandiramerino (Rosemary and Sultana Buns)
Made with an olive oil-enrichened bread dough and studded with fresh rosemary and sweet sultanas, these delightfully sticky, criss-crossed buns were traditionally served on giovedì santo or Holy Thursday in the Renaissance city.
Recipes
Gnocchetti di Pane (Bread Gnocchi)
Amy Gulick shares another recipe from the Italian cucina povera tradition— with simple, ‘poor’ ingredients invariably found in the pantry.
Recipes
Ricotta and Rosemary Schiacciata
Our food writer Amy Gulick shares a bit of local history in her area of Tuscany along with this tasty recipe for ricotta and rosemary schiacciata
Recipes
Crespelle alla Fiorentina
Our latest recipe is Crespelle alla Fiorentina (Baked Florentine Savory Crepes with Bechamel) by writer Coral Sisk
Recipes
pasta mushrooms
Tagliolini with Prugnoli Mushrooms

Our latest recipe from blogger Amy Gulick of The Bittersweet Gourmet 

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@Kanika Ahalawat asks:

How to buy an Academia Gallery Tickets Online? 

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@Janet Rosa asks:

Planning a 2 year stay in Italy starting Summer of 2021. What neighborhoods fairly close to Florence are good for families where it's possible to meet other expats, ofcourse looking for affordable that's why I suggested close to Florence. My children will be 7 and 10 when we move...

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@SusanneG asks:

We have a second home in Lucca and plan to spend more time in the area.  Does anyone here know of any English speaking forums/communities where we can connect with other local English speaking people? 

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