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Lavender Bloom in Tuscany – a Fragrant Experience

Even though lavender doesn’t have a long tradition in Tuscany, today there are several local farmers growing these beautiful flowers.Walking through blooming lavender fields is truly special: the intense fragrance, the stunning colors, and the butterflies all around create a magical atmosphere. A Special Lavender Field in Massarosa (Lucca) In Massarosa, on Via delle Viottole, a little […]

by Angelika Meisborn
27 June 2025
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12 Great Spring Trips in Tuscany with Kids

Spring is the perfect season to explore Tuscany with kids! Whether you’re into nature, history, or adventure, here are 12 fun ideas for an unforgettable day out, from interactive museums to castles, enchanted forests, and more. 1. Leonardo da Vinci Museum (Vinci) A journey into the genius of Leonardo! Kids can discover his inventions through interactive models and reconstructions. […]

by Angelika Meisborn
24 March 2025
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5 Ideas for Spring in Tuscany

Spring is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to start planning! In Tuscany, we’re lucky to have shorter winters compared to Northern Europe, which means we can enjoy stunning gardens at their best during this season. 1. The Ancient Camellia Exhibition in Lucca One of the must-see spring events is the Mostra Antiche […]

by Angelika Meisborn
24 March 2025
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Casoli di Camaiore: A Walk Through the Village of Graffiti

At first glance, Casoli may seem like just another medieval village in Tuscany. But this charming little town, just 10 minutes from Camaiore, holds a unique surprise: it is an open-air museum filled with fascinating graffiti art. Whether you are returning from a relaxing day on the Versilia beaches, a visit to the nearby caves, […]

by Angelika Meisborn
7 March 2025
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Garfagnana – A somewhat different Tuscany

Garfagnana is the hilly to mountainous area to the north of Lucca. The valley has a long history: artefacts and excavations provide evidence of the presence of humans since the Palaeolithic period (from around 2 million to around 9,000 BC). There is evidence of settlements in the Bronze Age. Etruscan outposts certainly arrived here, but […]

by Angelika Meisborn
4 July 2024
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San Vivaldo or the Jerusalem of Tuscany

The holy mountain of San Vivaldo is also called the Jerusalem of Tuscany. Coming from Montaione towards Iano you come to San Vivaldo. the small Jerusalem between Montaione and San Miniato with 25 chapels The chapels are scattered in the middle of the forest, not randomly but modeled on Jerusalem. The atmosphere is unique, with […]

by Angelika Meisborn
7 December 2022
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Abbazia di San Savino

An abbazia is an abbey, which means that in order to become an abbey from a monastery, various canonical requirements must be met. The abbey is in Montione, a district of Cascina in the province of Pisa, near the river Arno. The first document is dated 30 April 780, where the foundation of the monastery […]

by Angelika Meisborn
22 December 2021
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Maria Guida, Artist in Lucca

Finally, after a long time, a few weeks ago, mum and I went for a walk in Lucca. Our favorite city and the place where we often get away from work and enjoy our mother and daughter moments. Our fixed stops are mainly two. An aperitif or a cappuccino at the “Caffè del Mercato” in […]

by Angelika Meisborn
21 June 2021
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Pieve dei Santi Giovanni ed Ermolao

Calci is known for the Certosa, although the town near Pisa is rich in attractions and culture. The town on the edge of the Pisan Mountains was already inhabited in ancient times and many of the populations who lived here have left their mark. The Pieve dei Santi Giovanni ed Ermolao was built between 1095 […]

by Angelika Meisborn
7 May 2021
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Eremo della Spelonca

The small Eremo della Spelonca is located on Mount Cupola in the Pisan Mountains. The Eremo della Spelonca is located on a hiking trail (numbers 120 and 00) and you can start from Santa Maria del Giudice (Lucca) from the upper part of the town or through the tunnel to San Giuliano Terme (Pisa). You […]

by Angelika Meisborn
5 May 2021
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