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Pisa is one of those places everyone has heard of – and the Leaning Tower is without doubt its most famous feature. Near the Ligurian coast, just north of Livorno, Pisa is a perfect day trip from Florence. I took the train, enjoying every inch of the hour and half journey across the Tuscan countryside, [...]
A visit to Florence would have to be a wonderful experience any time of the year. For me it was Christmas, and one of my best ever. Fewer tourists, no queues, soft winter sun, cheaper accommodation, and the best excuse in the world to spend hours on end inside shopping and feeding my soul made [...]
January
1 New Year’s Day Italy
6 Epiphany (religious festival, 12th day after Christmas Italy
February
17-27 Carnevale (Mardi Gras) Venice
Italy celebrates its festivals and annual events in its own unique way. All the events carry the typical impression of the Roman culture that has developed and adapted itself with the Germanic, Celtic, Austrian, French, etc. Each festival and event carries its own unique style and reason for celebration.
