Nights of Archaeology is an initiative which take place during the month of July (from the 3^rd to the 26^th), 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:

• Calenzano
• Dicomano
• Empoli
• Fiesole
• Firenzuola
• Fucecchio
• Gambassi Terme
• Montaione
• Palazzuolo sul Senio
• Scandicci
• Scarperia
• Vicchio
• Florence itself

Here is a short list of very interesting events:

• 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.

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Carneval is just around the corner, and preparations are well under way to celebrate this cheerful event in Viareggio.

February 8-15-22-24 and March 1, 2009 are dates to keep in mind and visit Viareggio, the well known locality in Tuscany famous for seaside resorts, and home to the famous Carnival of Viareggio first celebrated way back in 1873, and now a popular travel destination for the papier-mâché floats parading along the promenade known as “Passeggiata a mare”

The symbol of the carnival of Viareggio and its official mask is Burlamacco, designed and invented by Uberto Bonetti in 1930.

Enjoy the carnival and your stay in Viareggio, choose a fine hotel while visiting Viareggio in Tuscany:

• Hotel Plaza e de Russie (Viareggio)
• Hotel Byron (Forte dei Marmi)
• Albergo Pietrasanta (Pietrasanta – Lucca)

Official Website: Carnevale di Viareggio (website in Italian).

Liza Minelli makes a return to Tuscany after 15 years.

Liza has successfully concluded a tour in Great Britain and will soon be coming to Italy where she will be performing in Rome and Florence, in cooperation with the Teatro Musicale Fiorentino.

Saturday November 1st, Liza Minelli and her group of 12 elements and a quartet of outstanding singers will perform in a 2 hour live stage show.

Liza has always been a fan of Italy and has recently stated her love for our country where she feels “at home”.

For more info on this fantastic event: www.maggiofiorentino.com

Autumn has arrived – time for mushrooms, chestnuts, and truffles, a unique ingredient with a special flavor.

In November Tuscany hosts 2 important events:

XXXVIII MOSTRA DEL TARTUFO BIANCO DI SAN MINATO

15/16 – 22/23 – 29/30 November 2008

The White truffle found on the Samminatesi Hills, known as the food of kings, is found just centimeters from the soil surface, in very few areas where a unique combination of fauna and flora foster and nurture this miracle of nature.

The White Truffle of San Minato Tuscany is featured in selected restaurants of the world and for a very limited period of time during the year.

Here is a list of events dedicated to the White truffle of Tuscany:

23rd edition of the “Mostra del Tartufo Bianco delle Crete Senesi”
8 -16 November 2008

For those of you visiting Tuscany in this time of the year this is a unique opportunity to combine thebest of Tuscany: Cultue and fine foods – any one of our fine Hotels in Tuscany will offre detailed information about these and other events taking place this time of year.

Other events featuring truffles:

25-26 October Barberino del Mugello (not fro from the famous Outlet)

Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco e Nero

26 October Villa Serena Montaione

Mostra Mercato del tartufo e dei prodotti tipici

Salvatore Ferragamo, one of the worlds leading fashion brands has been recently selected for the interior decoration of the Burj Dubai Tower .

As Dubai increases efforts to establish itself as a luxury travel destination, builders and entrepreneurs do not hesitate to involve in their work leading Italian firms – only the best made in Italy.

Ferragamo was identified as the ideal partner to design and decorate 24 apartments of the Dubai Pentominium Penthauses by Trident International Holdings because “according to our research, Ferragamo was identified as a top brand” .

Visit Ferragamo stores in Florence in Via Tornabuoni, 2

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Halloween in Siena is a new initiative that will make your travels to Tuscany during this time of the year even more fun. Just picture yourself in Siena chasing ghosts, dressed in your halloween costume !

Confesercenti and Confcommercio in cooperation with the restaurants of Siena have organized “Esploratori a caccia di fantasmi” – explorers hunting ghosts, to celebrate October 31^st, the 5^th national Urban Trekking event

A great way to discover Siena in all it’s beauty.

For more information: assturismo@comune.siena.it

and

Urban Trekking (only in Italian, but with itineraries and photos of Siena)

According to a recent survey by Tripadvisor Siena in Tuscany is rated one of the most popular travel destinations in the world listed as the 15th most preferred destination and one of the most popular in Italy, followed by San Gimignano and Florence.

The results of the survey are very much in line with Travel & Leisure, the famous travel magazine

One of the greatest pleasures of a holiday in Tuscany is the ever changing landscape and the possibility to enjoy it.

Starting March and ending in October, Tuscany offers an outstanding weather conditions making cycling tours and cycling vacations ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors.

Cycling tours in Tuscany are popular and bikes readily available at the numerous bike rental shops, making your cycling holiday in tuscany so much easier.

More information on cycling in Tuscany and bicycles at Florence By Bike.

Oh and once you’ve found your bike don’t forget to Book your hotel in Tuscany

In an uncontaminated and suggestive scenario lies an artistic itinerary of contemporary sculptures.

The Chianti Sculpture Park offers a unique experience in an untouched wood of ilex and oak trees in the heart of Sienese Chianti.

Internationally renowned artists have created imposing contemporary creative sculptures from ideas and styles.

Featured Artists with the Chianti Sculpture Park:

Pilar Aldana Mendez – Colombia
Neal Barab – USA
Xavier Barrera Fontenla – Argentina
Dominic Benhura – Zimbabwe
Mauro Berrettini – Italy
Nicolas Bertoux – France
Benbow Bullock – USA
Roberto Cipollone – Italy
William Furlong – United Kingdom
Anita Glesta – Australia
Vincent Leow – Singapore
Cor Litjens – Netherlands
Federica Marangoni – Italy
Key Nakamura – Japan
Johannes Pfeiffer – Germany
Ursula Reuter -Christiansen – Denmark
Jeff Saward – United Kingdom
Jaya Schuerch – Switzerland
Dolorosa Sinaga – Indonesia
Christoph Spath – Germany
Kemal Tufan – Turkey
Costas Varotsos – Greece
Adriano Visintin – Italy
Yasmina Heidar – Alessandria of Egypt
Kim Hae Won – South Korea

Tuscany is one of the most sought after destinations for the variety and beauty of the landscape, the outstanding wines and cuisine, and … to make movies.

How many time have you wondered where those famous movies in Tuscany were filmed ?

Now you can book a tour of locations home to the most famous move sets in tuscany.

Tours visit a number of famous set locations, including the famous Under the Tuscan Sun by A. Wells in Crotona.