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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

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 [...]

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 [...]

Thu
17
Sep '09

Leveraging Web 2.0 technologies for your next trip to Tuscany

Courtesy of intoscana the official Tourism Site of Tuscany

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. [...]

Thu
10
Sep '09

Ostia Antica the Video

This is a video that I took at Ostia Antica with my Flip video camera. The Roman Baths is the area were I spend most of my time during my visit to this archeological park. I am still amazed by the complexity, and the sophistication of these baths. The Romans used to be very found [...]

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.

Tue
11
Aug '09

Galileo Images of the Universe from Antiquity to the telescope

To celebrate UNESCO’s International Year of Astronomy the City of Florence is planning numerous cultural activities, one of them is the exhibit dedicated to Galileo Galilei. The Astronomer that for many years worked for the Medici Family, in Florence. The exhibit is being held in the Renaissance Palazzo Strozzi, in downtown Florence and it is [...]

Mon
10
Aug '09

The Night of Saint Lawrence – La notte di San Lorenzo

Today the italians are celebrating the night of Saint Lawrence or the night of the falling stars. According to the Catholic tradition this day is dedicated to the suffering of St. Lawrence, which was killing on this day, the falling stars are representing his tears coming down from heaven. On this night the Italians believe [...]