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
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 […]
On top of the hill of one of my favourite villages, in the middle of the wood, there is a secular oak; this incredible tree is one of a kind and a real miracle of nature. The Oak of the Witches or The Big Oak (as it is called by local people) is located in […]
by Angelika Meisborn
Tuscany is full of UNESCO sites and the historical centre of Siena is one of them. Indeed, the city is one of the most remarkable examples of gothic and medieval Italian architecture. Its main square is the universal symbol of the city. Piazza del campo commonly known as “Il campo” is unique thanks to its […]
by Angelika Meisborn
One of the most famous architectonic symbols is the Tower of Pisa. It attracts tourists from all over the world and we are sure that nobody has ever visited Tuscany without dropping in to see the incredible Leaning Tower situated in Piazza dei Miracoli. The Dome square represents the most important artistic and touristic centre […]
by Angelika Meisborn
Lucca is one of the destinations you cannot forget to add to your Tuscan- itinerary! This town is characterized by walls, narrow streets, squares and churches. Wandering through its streets you can enjoy the sound of history. One of the places you cannot miss is Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, have you ever heard something about it? It […]
by Angelika Meisborn
Panoramic views are magical, aren’t they? Imagine the possibility to wonder undisturbed around a city, walking on an elevated passage and observing the city life with an external prospective. When the sight is the capital of renaissance, the plan is even more enchanting. If you think that the plan of walking on an elevated path […]
by Angelika Meisborn
«Centuries ago there lived… “A king!” my little readers will say all at once. No, children, you are mistaken. Once upon a time there was a piece of wood» (Carlo Collodi, “The Adventures of Pinocchio, chapter 1) I think everyone, even the little ones, might have guessed who we are talking about. Yes, you got […]
by Angelika Meisborn
Imagine a typical spring day: the morning sun that brightens the awakening of Florence and the soft wind blowing while you wonder through the typical narrow streets of the old town. Then you reach one of the main squares: Piazza del Duomo and you need to lift your gaze just a little bit to be […]
by Angelika Meisborn
Where is Pistoia? More than 10 reasons to visit this hidden gem in Tuscany , Italy’s capital of culture in 2017! Why should you visit Pistoia? Not just because it is my birthplace , of course! ( or maybe…. just for this ?) not only because it is crowned Italy’s capital of culture in 2017 but first of […]
by Angelika Meisborn
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