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Palio di Buti – a traditional event to see in Tuscany

If you visit Tuscany in winter, the Palio di Buti is one of the most authentic events to experience. The Palio di Buti takes place every year on the Sunday following January 17th, in connection with the feast day of Antonio Abate, the patron saint of animals. But what exactly is a Palio?A palio is a traditional competition between […]

by Angelika Meisborn
9 March 2026
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Autumn in Tuscany – Festivals, Flavours & Local Life in November

Autumn in Tuscany is a wonderful season: the air is crisp, the hills glow in warm colours, and almost every village hosts a fair, festival or local food event. Travelling in November means experiencing the region’s authentic soul – far from the summer crowds, close to everyday Tuscan life. In November, there’s always a tough […]

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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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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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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San Jacopo di Lupeta

The church of San Jacopo di Lupeta is near the village of Vicopisano. The original name of the church was San Mamiliano Vescovo, as you can read on the entrance portal. The church and a monastery with the name San Mamiliano are mentioned in writing as early as 757. A relief figure from the period […]

by Angelika Meisborn
5 May 2021
Activ holidays, Holiday, holiday with children, Holiday with pet, Italian life, Reservations, sport, trekking, visit Tuscany

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