Toscana & Chianti News
Florence, Capital of fashion
Spotlight on Fortezza da Basso: Pitti Immagine Uomo 84 is about to start off from 18th to 21st June. The event which shows the latest trends in contemporary lifestyles has become a real reference point for men's fashion at international level.
Playing football in Santa Croce
It is one of the most anticipated happenings of the summer and one of the most popular events in Florence: the Calcio Storico. The game has its roots in the Roman Empire, and became a real challenge during the era of the Medici.
The tradition with the capital "T"
People from Siena are defined depending on which district they belong to. All along the year Siena is the city of the Palio, and on July 2nd this event animates the city. The tradition combines religion and love for the contrade.
Hearing about cooking classes, one might think of a banality. However, the students of the Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts have a different opinion.
It is the sweet wine of the island of Elba. Holding a glass of this wine in our hand, even in winter, it reminds us of a day at the seaside, when we can get away from everything. Thirteen degrees for a sip of relax.
Those who pass through Florence cannot miss to drop by this place, as it has no equal in the world and is worth a visit. Instead, those who live in the city of the lily have more chances to visit it.
La Foce is the name of the old pass that lies about 3 miles from Chianciano and 35 miles from Siena. It lends its name to the villa, which the young married couple Antonio and Iris Origo chose as their home in the Twenties, expertly converting it over the years...
Dynamic, determined and creative. Young, Tuscan and talented. Many ideas, and the right enthusiasm to realize them. This is a description of the young Tuscan stylists, who are conquering their place inside the fashion world.
Florence has been loved by nobels and artists since the XIX century, when young aristocrats used to travel to enrich their culture. Therefore, to begin our journey through the most special hotels, we start from Viale Dei Colli.
