The annual grape harvest in late September or early October, is an exciting time in Tuscany. Everybody can participate as much as they want in the process of wine making. From the harvesting, crushing of the grapes to exploring fermentation of wine.more...

The Festival of the Lanterns (September 7) is said to be one of Florence's oldest festivals, and has its origins in the most important farmers market of the year, held in the Piazza of SS Annunziata.more...

As you wander through Florence and visit the museums, churches and touristic attractions, take time to enjoy the city's cuisine.more...

Moving away from the more technical aspects of film production, one finds that Tuscany is the home of many famous actors. Perhaps the first person on our list should be Yves Montand.more...

The historic Palazzo Pitti opens its doors to the Galleria d'arte Moderna. The apartments occupied by the royal family until 1920 are today 30 rooms filled with masterpieces of Italian painting.more...