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Residences locally known as 'Villas' usually refer to a stately family home with grape and/or olive growing dating back several centuries or more. That is where the word got some of its aura going back to Roman times.
Apartments are almost all privately owned. They are mostly found in converted family mansions (palazzos) or town houses. In rural areas apartments are mostly converted farm buildings associated with a larger estate.
A typical hotel, as in most of Italy, would be family owned and not usually part of a chain. It will usually offer a wider range of services than a B&B including meals, a bar and a reception desk. Some may be luxurious and centuries old.
You may be personally welcomed by the owner or meet no one other than the key holder. They will generally have 2-5 double rooms and can range from the bijou with hotel-like services to the twin-bed basic variety.
During the New Year's Eve in Florence different events will be held at the squares and streets of the Old Town on December 31 2008.
The program of concerts of the 28th Season Concert conductor of Tuscany from December 2008 to May 2009 at the Teatro Verdi in Florence.
The Museum of Children of Florence offers stories and guided tours in Italian, English and French for younger visitors.
From 1st July to 30th September 2008 the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery in Florence will extend the current opening hours up to 22.00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
A 75 year old Gennai Yanagisawa from Japan will take flight in the town Vinci birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci in tribute to the old genius original idea.
Church festival in commemoration of its consecration in 1741. Completed in 1500 this elegant church with its simple three arched facade celebrates its rededication and consecration of the 21 September 1741 every year on the third Sunday in September.
The main Chianti Classico festival of the year takes place in the large piazza of Greve in Chianti which you will find lined with stands belonging to wine producers including a number of the well known names.
The local Beefsteak festival much frequented and appreciated summer appointment, is held on August 15 in Cortona.
Italy Wave Love Festival will take place in Livorno, promotes music, cinema, theatre, sport, comic strips and photography through various exhibitions, most part of the program will be free of charge to the public.
From art exhibits to culinary delights, literary discussions to beauty treatments at Tuscany’s most luxurious spas, the Tuscan Sun Festival will feature a full spectrum of artistic programming and Italian pleasures.