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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 [...]
Situated in Western Europe, on the banks of river Po, Italy is proud to boast of its ancient Italian culture and places of historic importance. It is a country with a historical background that connects to the European mainland in the North. The boot shaped country is officially known as the Italian Republic or “Repubblica Italiana”. It is also known as “lo Stivale” or the Boot or even “il Bel Paese” meaning a Beautiful Land.
