The Florence Dance Festival is an International Contemporary Dance Festival in Florence Italy. Major dance companies from all over the world have been presented at the Festival. Currently in its 22 year of presentation, the Florence Dance Festival 2011 will be held in the picturesque court yard of the Bargello National Museum of Florence.

Chiusdino – Siena

San Galgano Abbey was consecrated in 1268. After a period of great splendor, it began a slow decline, which in 17^th century, eventually brought to its actual condition of splendid ruin. A majestic cathedral with no roof, full of mystery and magic, making visitors feel absorbed by the Middle Age atmosphere.

The Opera Festival kicks off on June 26^th with Don Giovanni …

In the San Galgano Abbey

See Don Giovanni in San Galgano, Spend the Evening at Borgo Pretale

Hotel Borgo Pretale_ is a 4 star hotel in Tuscany in the heart of the Chianti Countryside, An ancient lost world where you’ll discover top quality hospitality and get to taste the best of gastronomic and oenological traditions of Tuscany and Italy.

A sojourn at Borgo Pretale is a journey through time and history in this tiny 4 star hotel relais near Siena, surrounded by lush green, Borgo Pretale is a corner of Heaven, ideal for a holiday but also for business meetings.

A large outdoor swimming pool with a view over the Chianti Countryside for a swim, a game of tennis in the tennis court, or a work out in the gym will help you unwind and relax after a day out visiting Siena or Florence or after a day in the countryside horseback riding …

Overnight Stay at Borgo Pretale for only € 75,00

per person for those assisting the Opera Festival at San Galgano.

This special offer includes:

• Overnight stay
• Early dinner at 7:00 PM to be in time for the concert (starts at 9:00 PM)
• Menù à la carte (drinks are not included)
• Rich Buffet Breakfast

Extend your stay at Borgo Pretale an additional night for only € 45,00

Book this special offer by Borgo Pretale Now ! Fill in the form and we’ll contact you with up to date information on other special offers for your Holiday in Tuscany.

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Villa Caruso Bellosguardo is a splendid villa in Tuscany where a number of musical events will take place during the forthcoming month of July:

• July 1, 9:30 PM the dance group Foundacion Flamenca presents flamenca “Andalusia”
• July 8, 9:30 PM the dance group Flamenco Libre presents the show “Sevilla Flamenca” featuring Juan Lorenzo, and Federico Pietrosi, spanish guitar, Dario Carbonel, flamenco dancer and cajon, Lara Franco and Pilar Carmona, flamenco dancers
• July 15 9:30 PM Concert “Senza Confini” with Flavio Cucchi, classical guitar, Juan Lorenzo, spanish guitar e Ganesh Del Vescovo, classical guitar and sarod
• July 22, 9:30 PM the company “Tango Rubio” presents the show “Il Tango dalle origni al nostro tempo” (Tango, from the origins to our days) featuring Adrian Carlos Fioramonti, guitar, Guglielmo Caioli, double bass, Massimiliano Pitocco, bandoneon, Roberta Pierazzini, dacne, Paolo Angelini, dance, Ilaria Niccolai, dance, Marco Massimetti, dance

An aperitif is offered at each event to make your evening most enjoyable

Further information is available by phone by the Associazione Villa Caruso (tel. 055.8721783) or by Email

If you’re interested in exploring this area of Tuscany and seeking an exclusive place to stay, like a historical villa we suggest you consider Palazzo Mannaioni ex Castello di Montaione On the road to San Gimignano, located 30 Km from Ginestra Fiorentina

As I mentioned in my previous post the Opera Festival 2009 has organized numerous events, not only in Florence but also in other attractive travel destinations in Tuscany you may e visiting during your stay.

The Abbey of San Galgano is where Il Flauto Magico by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Saturday June 27, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena), begins 9:00 PM
• Saturday July 18, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena), begins 9:00 PM
• Saturday July 25, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena), begins 9:00 PM

MESSA DA REQUIEM di G. Verdi

• Tuesday July 7, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena), begins 9:00 PM – Chorus and Orchestra of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

CARMINA BURANA – BOLERO di C. Orff – di M.Ravel

• Friday July 17, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena), begins 9:00 PM

• Saturday July 4, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena)
• Saturday July 11, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena)
• Thrusday July 23, Piazza Varchi, Montevarchi (Arezzo)
• Saturday August 1, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena)

Tickets and more information on events are available at the Opera Festival website.

While visiting this part of Tuscany here are a selection of our top hotels in Tuscany for you to consider:

Our Hotels near Siena

- Hotel Borgo Pretale (Sovicille – Siena)
- Castello di Velona (Montalcino – Siena)
- Castelbigozzi (Monteriggioni – Siena)
- Hotel Certosa di Maggiano (Siena)
- Tenuta di Ricavo (Castellina – Siena)
- Castello Banfi il Borgo (Montalcino – Siena)
- Relais il Vignale (Radda in Chianti – Siena)
- Villa San Paolo (San Gimignano – Siena)
- Relais della Rovere (Colle val D’Elsa – Siena)
- Borgo Scopeto Relais (Siena)
- Hotel Relais La Suvera (Casole d’Elsa – Siena)
- Villa Poggiano (Montepulciano – Siena)
- Campo Regio Relais (Siena)

Our Hotels near Arezzo

- Castelletto di Montebenichi (Bucine – Arezzo)
- Torre Santa Flora (Subbiano – Arezzo)

- Villa Belpoggio (Loro Ciuffenna – Arezzo)