Stereotypes always tend to have some truth mixed in with a few generalizations and a bit of exaggeration. Let’s see what’s true in the Italian stereotype! Spaghetti and pasta in general are sacred. You cannot take pasta away from an Italian meal otherwise it won’t be complete. And a good meal should always be shared with [...]
Archive for November, 2009
The New after the Macchia exibition (until January 18 2010)
Posted in ART & MUSEUMS, Montecatini Terme on November 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In Montecatini Terme, in the splendid setting of the Tamerici spa, from , an anthological exhibition will be held dedicated to the Tuscan painters who, in a period of over 30 years (1865 – 1900) gave life to an important and original process of aesthetic and philosophic modernisation. 100 works, 20 of which previously unseen, [...]
Physics in Florence in the 19th century
Posted in ART & MUSEUMS, Florence: Museum of the History of Science, tagged Firenze Scienza, Florence tours, Gabinetto di Fisica, La Specola Fondazione, Museo di Storia della Scienza, Museo di Storia Naturale, Museo Galileo, museums in florence, museums tickets florence, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Physics in Florence, Scienza e Tecnica, Sezione zoologica, unique museums in florence, Università di Firenze, unusual evetns in florence on November 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From November 8, 2009 to May 9, 2010, the Museum of the History of Science houses a section of the “Firenze Scienza” exhibition, promoted by the Ente Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze in four different museum venues. The purpose of the exhibition is to evoke the extraordinary period prior to the Unification of Italy when [...]
Rome escorted Cruiser Bike Tour
Posted in VIDEOS, tagged experience cruiser, Florence segway, Florence segway tours, Florence tours, Italy segway, Milan tours, Pisa tours, rome tours, segway experience, segway milan, segway pisa, segway roma, segway rome, segway tours, tours Rome on November 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Cruiser Bike Tour is the most appropriate to visit the entire historical center of Rome in less time then simply walking from the Colosseum to the Imperial Forums, from the Vatican City to the beautiful Piazza di Spagna and much more! Our Escorted Cruiser Bike Tours is very fun for the whole family, individual [...]
Cheese and Wine Tasting in Florence
Posted in TRAVEL TIPS, VIDEOS, tagged acacia, chianti wine tasting, city tour florence, florence cheese, florence tastings, florence wine, recorina di fossa, san gimignano tasting, san gimignano wines, supertuscan tasting, tuscan wines, tuscnay tours, wine cheese tasting, www.romanticatours.com on November 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Gourmands and wine connoisseurs alike, lap up an afternoon in Florence tasting an assortment of cheeses and Tuscan favorites on this exclusive adult’s only food-lovers’ tour. Set in a Florentine wine bar, this small group (maximum 12 people) offers the ideal opportunity to taste locally sourced cheeses accompanied by the many flavors of figs, truffle [...]
Arena di Verona: Musical Conversation and WINE TASTING
Posted in OPERA, MUSIC & BALLET, VIDEOS, tagged Aida verona, anteprima opera, arena verona, Carmen verona, classical music, george Bizet, Il Trovatore verona, Italian music, Madama Butterfly verona, Musical Conversation, opera italy, Puccini opera, Turandot verona, Verdi Opera, wine tasting on November 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
FOR RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE You will have the opportunity to spend a stimulating afternoon in an intimate atmosphere exploring the world of musical drama and tasting prestigious local wines and appetizers chosen for the occasion Anteprima Opera (Introduction to the Opera) is a pre-performance talk, whose aim is to introduce the audience to the plot [...]
Arena di Verona: Musical Conversation and COCKTAIL DINNER
Posted in OPERA, MUSIC & BALLET, VIDEOS, tagged Aida verona, anteprima opera, arena verona, Carmen verona, classical music, george Bizet, Il Trovatore verona, Italian music, Madama Butterfly verona, Musical Conversation, opera italy, Puccini opera, Turandot verona, Verdi Opera, wine tasting on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
FOR RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE You will have the opportunity to spend a stimulating afternoon in an intimate atmosphere exploring the world of musical drama and tasting prestigious local wines and appetizers chosen for the occasion Anteprima Opera (Introduction to the Opera) is a pre-performance talk, whose aim is to introduce the audience to the plot [...]