November 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini’s death. The Italian composer created works for eternity such as the operas “Tosca”, “Turandot” and “Madama Butterfly”. In summer, Puccini is…
An event that is involving the whole of Salento and is also known as the last festival of the summer, but the biggest, the most traditional, we are talking about…
The 2024 Turin Chocolate Festival, also known as Cioccolatò, will take place from November 28 to December 7 at Piazza San Carlo in Turin, Italy. The festival will feature: Tastings,…
In the USA – and not only there – a debate has flared up about one of the most famous statues in the world: Michelangelo’s naked David. In Florida, a…
Art exhibitions are beautiful when they are outdoors and highlight the artists’ creations, where you can perhaps reach out and touch the structures, but unfortunately these exhibitions are often temporary. We want to tell you about a magical place, a permanent exhibition of contemporary art, the: Parco delle Scultura Del Chianti.
Winegrowing in Tuscany – a millennia-old tradition
Traditional Tuscan cuisine is considered “cucina povera”, i.e. poor people’s cuisine with a rural-peasant flavour.
Countless artists have published their love of Bella Italia in the past – today’s generation is following suit.
Who doesn’t love this pick-me-up aromatic drink served in small cups? It originated in Milan, where it became fashionable around 1900. In terms of machines, there are various ways to prepare an espresso: Semi-automatic and fully automatic machines as well as hand-lever machines and single- and double-circuit machines are common options.
It was the “natural way of life and agility, next to which we northerners look like marionettes” that inspired the author Hermann Hesse during his journey through Tuscany. But it was also the unique cultural treasures and the diverse natural landscapes, the picturesque villages and the special flair of the cities that impressed him – and that still cast a spell on numerous people year after year.
