Internationally famous for producing high-quality ceramics, Montelupo, near Florence+organises the annual International Ceramics Festival, where craftsmen display the products of their mastery. A prime chance for buyers and enthusiasts of all levels to pick up some really high-class crockery. Related Information Website: Montelupo Information Website——-+ ..Details of the Event: when: 19 – 27 Jun 2010 (annual) [...]

Located on a panoramic Chianti  hillside position and approached by a private short drive way, the beautiful property offers wonderful views of the surrounding Chianti countryside and Florence in the distance just a 15 minute drive away.  From the ruins of the early, original casa colonica the colonica is completely detatched and immersed in its [...]

  Artisans and the Palace is a three-day fair held at Florence’s Palazzo Corsini. Artisans from all over Europe use their stands as open-air workshops, demonstrating their skills in pottery, glass cutting, furniture restoration and more.exhibition is due to the fact that it is not just a fair or bazaar, but a continuous demonstration of [...]

Florentine Genius is an exciting annual initiative promoted by the municipalities of Florence, presenting a series of events dedicated to historic figures such as Leonardo, Boccaccio and Dante. Visitors can attend exhibitions and performances, conventions, fashion shows, concerts, guided readings and gastronomic events. Full details can be found on the Florentine Genius website. For further [...]

The annual Florence Tango Festival welcomes top international dancers to the city’s Saschall theatre. The programme includes shows, art exhibitions, workshops, dinners and free tango classes, should you feel inspired by what you see.  Most shows start at 8:30 am.    This year’s guests include Damian Rosenthal & Celine Ruiz, Javier Rodriguez & Stella Missè [...]

On Easter Sunday morning, a historic pageant of musicians, flag-throwers and dignitaries in colourful Renaissance costume escort a tall wooden cart which is actually 500 yrs old, along the streets of Florence to the Cathedral square (Piazza del Duomo) and place it between the main door and the Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni), where the [...]

Located in the heart of renaissance Florence and a few steps away from the beautiful historical Santa Croce with its white marble church and large piazza, you will find this beautiful, spacious apartment situated on top floor (3) of typical early century building in Florence centro, with beautiful panoramic roof terrace. The apartment is in [...]