Terre di Toscana will take take place on March 7 and 8. An event for those passionate about the best wines in Tuscany, Terre di Toscana is a 2 day event at Lido di Camaiore where the most prestiguos lables of Tucan wines will be on display – an opportunity to taste the best wines of Tuscany accompanied by traditional gastronomy which has made Tuscany so famous in the world.
Terre di Toscana is a must for wine lovers and collectors – if you’re visiting Tuscany don’t miss out !
More information is available here (only in Italian)
Viareggio celebrates Carnival 2010 starting January 31st. Parades of papier-maché floats will invade the seaside avenues of Viareggio, known as La Passeggiata, attracting more than 1.000.000 spectators gathering to attend this magical event.
A complete program of the event can be found here.
The date of the masked parades of the Carnival in Viareggio 2010:
Sunday January 31st
Sunday February 7th
Sunday February 14th
Tuesday February 16th
Sunday February 21th
To celebrate Carnival 2010 Hotel Plaza e de Russie, a 4 star hotel in Lucca, is offering a week end special.
2 night stay in superior double room, including breakfast
Preferred morning newspaper delivered to your doorstep
An Aperitiv in our salon with dry snack
A dinner at our restaurant “La Terrazza” (menu with 4 servings – includes drinks)
10% discount on Grand Cart and Wines
Free welcoming in room
Entry ticket to the Carnival ring circuit
Cost per person in “Superior” room € 210,50
Validity of this Carnival 2010 Hotel Package:
from 29.01.10 to 31.01.10 (Included)
from 05.02.10 to 07.02.10 (Included)
from 15.02.10 to 17.02.10 (Included)
from 19.02.10 to 21.02.10 (Included)
Hotel Plaza e de Russie
Piazza D’Azeglio, 1 ‐ 55049 Viareggio (Lu)
Tel. +39.0584 44449 Fax +39.0584 44031
Thinking about things to do in Florence and you have a “sweet tooth” the Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianle is just what you are looking for. Chocolate lovers from all Italy gather in Florence to meet in Piazza di Santa Croce.
This event is home to the most famous chocolate makers in the world – an opportunity to “taste” the best chocolates and chocolate related products.
Pitti Uomo starts tomorrow in Florence at the Fortezza da Basso in central Florence.
One of the most well known events of the fashion industry, Pitti Uomo celebrates its 77th edition and brings to Florence buyers, journalists, stylists, and those passionate about fashion for men.
Recently Pitti Uomo has opened to the lady with PITTI W_WOMAN PRECOLLECTION.
More than 700 exhibitors, including the most important fashion designers in Italy will present the latest fashion wear for men, featuring guest stars Corneliani and Giles Deacon.
Florence is proud to host Pitti Uomo, an exciting 4 day event with exclusive parties and la dolce vita nightlife in some of the most exclusive luxury hotels in Florence where you might spot VIPs traveling to Florence, seeking the best fashion wear amongst the many innovative and luxurious stands.
Forte dei Marmi in Versilia, Tuscany is hosting the Festival Internazionale dell’Arte e del Cimena , starting next week August 20 and ending August 27, the occasion to discover Russian Culture.
The Local Administration of Forte dei Marmi in conjunction with The Russian ministry of Culture have organized interesting events which will lead to 2011, the year of language and cultural exchanges between Italy and Russia.
For top quality accommodation in Versilia at Forte dei Marmi,
Hotel Byron is an elegant hotel with 29 rooms and suites overlooking the sea and the Apuan Alps, with 2 halls for business meetings, conferences, and networking events seating anywhere from 10 to 60 people.
Viareggio is also a top travel destination in Versilia
Hotel Plaza e de la Russie overlooks the sea just across from historic locations and buildings of the Viareggio Promenade. Offers refined accommodation in 50 rooms all equipped with modern comforts, typical of a 4 star hotel.
The 15th editon of Lunatica is hosted in the marble quarries of Tuscany at the Cava dei Fantiscritti in Carrara where numerous scenes of the latest 007 movie were shot.
Highlight of this years Lunatica event is “Dalle Cave alle Stelle” a performance by Fura del Baus on August 2nd
Inaugurated in June 1990, after extensive renovations, this hotel unites two Liberty villas, the largest and oldest of which was built for the Canevaro family, Dukes of Zoagli, from 1899 to 1902. A meeting place for nobility from the House of Savoia, the villas were subsequently converted into hotels while maintaining their original features.
Today, the villas are an elegant hotel with 29 rooms and suites overlooking the sea or the Apuan Alps, as well as two halls for meetings and conferences that seat 10 and 60 people.
The décor reflects the care and dedication of the hotel’s owners, with vast open spaces and a sequence of diverse settings, all decorated in the Liberty style, with yellow and green windowpanes, floral light fixtures, and two bay windows with bright, half-circle, yellow sofas that lend a touch of freshness.
The bar overlooks the garden where a large swimming pool attracts guests who don’t feel like going to the beach. Flowers and other plants are in abundance. Within the greenery of the area, guests find that calm atmosphere which is typical of large private residences, but with all the comforts of a 5-star hotel.
The hotel’s restaurant, La Magnolia, completes the package with an impeccable cuisine served in equally impeccable style. The best of local and international dishes accompanied by a vast selection of the leading white and red wines, both Italian and French, exquisite dessert wines, and champagne and other sparkling wines of the highest level.
Nights of Archaeology is an initiative which take place during the month of July (from the 3rd to the 26th), and features special events and exhibitions in Tuscany.
You don’t have to be an archaeologist to enjoy or understand, but rather have a passion for the past. There are itineraries designed for youngsters, guided walks in natural surroundings and cinematographic screenings, there is something for everyone.
Nights of Archaeology is organized by the Regione Toscana and AMAT (an association of archaeological museums in Tuscany), in collaboration with the Soprintendenza per i Beni archeologici (the supervisory body for archaeological assets in the region).
Events are planned throughout Tuscany in the province of Florence:
Cortona (Arezzo) Saturday July 18 8:30 AM Piazza del Mercato iin Cortona – Archaeological Trekking from Cortona to S. Martino a Bocena
Fiesole (Florence) Archeological area and Museo Civico Archeologico. Via Portigiani, 1 Info: Tel. 055 5961293 Email: infomusei@comune.fiesole.fi.it
Saturday July 25, 09.00 PM itinerary in the Museo Civico Archeologico featuring the symbols of political and religious power of Roman and Etruscan civilizations 10:00 PM roman dinner in the Archeological area
Entrance: reservations are mandatory, fee charged
Gambassi Terme
Thursday July 9 and July 23 09:30 PM – 11.00 PM Giardino Comunale di Gambassi Terme
Activities for children: how ti build a medieval shield, and learning how to manipulate terracotta, ideal for youngsters age 6 to 14. Duration, appprox. 1 1/2 hours. Entrance is free, but booking is required at the ufficio Cultura del Comune
Montaione
Museo Civico Via Cresci, 17/19 Info: Tel. 0571 699267 699265 Email:cultura@comune.montaione.fi.it www.comune.montaione.fi.it
Monday July 20 09.30 PM guided tour of the Museo Civico with a treasure hunt for children.
Entrance is free, booking is required
Follonica (Grosseto)
Saturday July 18 09.00 PM Entertainment with music and lectures outdoors with a guided tour of the Museo del Ferro (iron museum) and tasting of local products of the Etruscan civilization. Duration: 1 1/2 hours, free admittance
Gavorrano
Thursday July 9 and July 23 9:00AM – 01.00 PM
Exploration of Castello della Pia excursion with guided tour of Castel di Pietra researched by the University d Siena
Duration: 3 hours
Entrance fee: €6,00
Bibbona
July 22 to July 26
Opening hours: 08.30 – 23.30 every day
Etruscan arts and culture. Closes on August 10
Free admittance
Cetona (Siena)
From July 14 to July 18
Opening hours: 10.00 AM – 01.00 PM / 04.00 PM – 07.00 PM
Working as an archaeologist, ideal for children age 6 to 12: simulation of an archaeological site, building a prehistorical home
Duration: 3 hours
Free admittance
Sunday July 19
9.00 AM – 01.00 PM
Excursion to the mountain top of Monte Cetona (1,148 meters a.s.l.)
Duration: 4 hours
Free admittance, booking is advisable
Colle Val d’Elsa
July 23 09.30 PM
Rassegna Internazionale del Cinema d’Archeologia.
A complete program of the event can de downloaded here.
La Versiliana Festival 2009 is perhaps the most sought after event taking place in Versilia, Tuscany during the summer. The festival is a variety of events: concerts, opera, ballet, musicals, poetry, all at the highest level.
Some information on the Versiliana Festival
The Versiliana Festival in held every year in August in the charming town of Pietrasanta at the Teatro della Versiliana in Marina di Pietrasanta, Tuscany. The festival takes place within the Versiliana Park, attracting visitors on an international level.
This year the festival celebrates its 30th anniversary and offers a very interesting entertainment program for those visiting Tuscany during the months of July and August.
Program of the Festival is online here – downloadable copy is available here. A complete description of the event is online at laversilianafestival.com
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Hotel Plaza e de la Russie a 4 star hotel in Viareggio, in a privileged position overlooking the sea, across from the elegant Liberty-style buildings of the promenade amongst exclusive cafés and theaters.
The arts and foods make Italy, in particular Tuscany, a top travel destination worldwide for those seeking refined cuisine and emotions triggered by inspired artisians.
Cennina is a unique combination of food and art taking place at the Castle of Cennina on June 20 and 21 starting at 7:30 PM. View Larger Map
Cibo Ludens is a multi-sensorial event, a place to meet other people, enjoy fine foods and be inspired by fine arts, music, poetry, and theatrical events.
All Artists invited to participate replicate a work of art in foods, and will decorate the piazza within the castle with an original drape of their making. Participants will be given a “Cibo Ludens” plate created for the occasion and to be used throughout the evening.
Camaiore (Lucca) will be hosting one of the most important sportive events of this summer: the Versilia Sport Festival scheduled to take place 17-18-19 July.
The Versilia Sport Festival has been described as the Summer Olympics 2009 with 40 different disciplines with the participation of 150 international champions in many areas.
Further information on events and programming here.
