Every year on July 2nd and August 16th, the city of Siena, Italy, comes alive with one of the world's most unique and captivating events, the Palio di Siena. Ten horses, each representing one of Siena's seventeen contrade, or districts, race around the historic Piazza del Campo in a heart-pumping, adrenaline-fueled competition.
Read MoreFlorence has the magical recipe for making Tuscany the key point of interest in Italy. A Renaissance city in the heart of Tuscany; Florence has some of Italy's best museums, beautiful cathedrals, interesting squares with elegant buildings and their historical center is classified a World Heritage Site.
Read MoreBologna is the historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy. Those that aren’t in the know, often overlook this impressive and architectural laden city, opting for Rome, Florence and others. With a plethora of piazzas, medieval structures and references to the Renaissance, this is one place that should most definitely be on your list. It is well-known among literary, history and art fans thanks to the art scene.
Read MoreThe day we headed to Le Bistrot it was raining, naturally. Not only that but there was a strike with the taxis, so we had to walk in the rain for our lunch appointment. When we finally arrived at Villa Cora, where Le Bistrot is housed, our grumbles and annoyance soon subsided. The venue itself is simply breathtaking and when we had to walk through the majestic building and through an underground tunnel (dimly lit and walls adorned with treasures), we knew that we were in for something special.
Read MoreA strong Nonna by the name of Irene is the key player behind this beautiful, revamped restaurant in the embellished Piazza della Repubblica, at the heart of Florence city. Irene was Sir Rocco Forte's grandmother, whose extended success has accounted for 10 luxury hotels in Italy and the rest of Europe.
Read MoreLucca is a city of quiet pleasures with the charm of the Tuscan countryside. This is a city where the shady streets open into tree-lined squares and the waiters at the cafes recognise their frequent visitors. Noteworthy is the fact that the shops tend to sell less-commercial goods and focus more on the symbolic nature of hand-made crafts. The location is perfect as Lucca is in the middle of...
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