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Wed
18
Aug '10

Salvadonica the video

Here is a short video that I took few months ago when I went to visit my friends Francesca and Beatrice at Salvadonica. I hope you enjoy it. Tuscan Countryside tours offers travel consulting, and reservation services for people interested in experience Tuscany off the beaten path. For additional information please contact us at:Tuscan@Optonline.net

Sat
3
Jul '10

San Gimignano

Here are few pictures of San Gimignano. One of my favorites town in Tuscany. San Gimignano is famous in Tuscany for its many towers. San Gimignano was on the “Via Franchigena”, the road that was build by the Franks in the Middle ages that was connecting the North of Europe to Rome. This road was [...]

Thu
6
May '10

Rustic Tuscan foods

During my recent trip that I took back to Florence I had the opportunity to find and to enjoy many of special foods that I am particularly found of of. Like Prosciutto Toscano, Salsicce, Salame, Pancetta and Porchetta of course. These are very traditional Tuscan food, and in many cases is impossible to find them [...]

Sun
25
Apr '10

Agriturismo Salvadonica

I just got back from Tuscany. While I was there I went to visit my friends Francesca and Beatrice at Salvadonica. They run one the most charming Bed & Breakfast in Tuscany. Here are some of the photos that I took last week. You can find more information about this Agriturismo on their web site [...]

Sun
25
Apr '10

The Ice Cream Parlor Il Triangolo delle Bermuda

During one of my last trip to Florence I stopped to say hello to my friend Giovanni e Vetulio of the Gelateria il Triangolo delle Bermuda. Below is the short video that I took of my visit. The Ice Cream Parlor is located in Via Nazionale, within walking distance of the Florence’s main train station. [...]

Fri
23
Apr '10

Salvadonica in April

I just got back from my latest trip to Italy. While I was there I went to visit my friends Francesca and Beatrice at Salvadonica. Here is a short video that I took there. In the next few days I am going to upload more videos about one of my favorite bed & breakfast in [...]

Sun
13
Sep '09

The Roman Theather at Fiesole

The archaeological area of Fiesole is filled with findings of exceptional interest, all of which are dispayed in its natural environment the harmonious landscape of the Tuscan Countryside. The Roman Theater in Fiesole is the main attraction of the area, it is very well preserved including the large steps, the stage, and the marble decorations. [...]

Tue
8
Sep '09

The Ancient Roman Port of Ostia

During my recent trip to Italy, I stopped in Ostia. The city of Ostia is really close to the Rome Airport (Fiumicino), and it used to be the port of ancient Rome. All the goods directed to the capitol of the empire passed trough the port of Ostia. The archeological park of the ancient City [...]

Tue
11
Aug '09

Live Web-TV from Florence Italy

SeeTen is the first Web-TV in English dedicated to promote cultural, and touristic activities that are taking place in Florence and Tuscany. Contains interesting information that can help you plan your trip to Florence and Tuscany.