Tag: historical

Where to stay in Florence & feeling part of the History : Relais Santa Croce ~ Baglioni hotels ~

28 September 2016

If your dream is to live a real Florentine experience & feeling like being part of the History, not just a visitor , this is exactly where you should stay. In an historical building , Palazzo Ciofi-Jacometti , old columns frame the  palace dated midway through the 18th  century,  commissioned by the Papal treasurer  Marquis … More Where to stay in Florence & feeling part of the History : Relais Santa Croce ~ Baglioni hotels ~

Lucca & Pfanner Palace : feeling as a princess like Nicole Kidman!

12 September 2016

Do you remember the film : “Portrait of a lady” directed by the great  Jane Campion  in 1996 with Nicole Kidman & John Malkovich? Some scenes have been played in this old palace in the heart of Lucca and finally it is open to public  & the magnificent garden too, so I could visit it … More Lucca & Pfanner Palace : feeling as a princess like Nicole Kidman!

Not only  wedding dresses  by Sidoti Moda in Genoa …

18 April 2016

…even prêt à porter clothes  created by Tiziana, stylist & designer , with great beautiful colours  with light materials for the up coming spring  & summertime! Run by two sisters , Tiziana & Carmen , this atelier was opened about 40 years ago by their mother Grazia , producing top quality handmade dresses “alta moda … More Not only  wedding dresses  by Sidoti Moda in Genoa …

A room with a view in Florence, wherever else?

18 March 2016

I had the chance  to visit this luxury b&b  www.tornabuoniview.comabout an year ago when it was under renovation together with my friend Victoria de Maio – blogger & writer from US – http://www.postcardzfromvictoria.com and we loved it sooo much to decide to choose it as one of our location for our Tuscany  tour , in  September. The view … More A room with a view in Florence, wherever else?

Chianti : Vignamaggio , Monnalisa birthplace & “Much ado about nothing”

30 August 2015

What a special emotion for me watching at the same landscape chosen by Leonardo da Vinci to paint his masterpiece…and this villa is the Monnalisa birthplace too. Feeling as being part of the history , feeling proud – one time again – to be born in this wonderful region filled of beauties & goodies & … More Chianti : Vignamaggio , Monnalisa birthplace & “Much ado about nothing”

Made in Pistoia : enjoy July with Pistoia Blues Festival!

1 July 2015

Since I was child July was a very happy  month for me : first of all because of my birthday on the 5th 🎉🎊🎁🎁🎁🎂🎂🎉than , on the 25th the patron’s celebration – Sant’ Jacopo   -with Giostra dell Orso ( a kind of Palio in Siena : an horse race in the main square of … More Made in Pistoia : enjoy July with Pistoia Blues Festival!

Florian café : not just in Venice but in Florence too!

28 May 2015

In Via del Parione, 28-32/R ,just at the beginning of this street almost on the corner with the most fashionable  street  , Via Tornabuoni ,near palazzo Spini Feroni that hosts the Ferragamo’s shoes museum & its boutique , you can find the Florian Café , founded in Venice in 1720. http://www.caffeflorian.com Daniel , the kind … More Florian café : not just in Venice but in Florence too!

My Lisbon : A Brasileira ~ Historical Café since 1905 ~ Fernando Pessoa & me 

28 April 2015

Loved the Chiado quarter, so lively, so glam so cool!!!  A mix of Paris , London & Rome : a lovely district where to walk, shopping , listen to street music & stop in a cafè sitting close to ……Pessoa! Born as a drugstore was the first  cafè in Lisbon that importing Brasilian coffee , … More My Lisbon : A Brasileira ~ Historical Café since 1905 ~ Fernando Pessoa & me 

My Lisbon :  an historical Restaurant with typical delicious dishes 

28 April 2015

If you visit Lisbon din’t miss this ! suggested by our local tour guide it’s just close to the  Chiado quarter &  plaza de Rossio in a stunning building dated  1640  great lunch : fresh grilled fish & octopus with rice , really impressive the exotic flavour of this typical dish👍👍 the Pata negra ham … More My Lisbon :  an historical Restaurant with typical delicious dishes 

My Lisbon : since 1829 an historical charming cafè with a view

19 April 2015

You know …..I love old historical cafes ! I am always writing about them  beacause I like them for their atmosphere & location ( usually in the city center) , their products ( usually top quality ones) & sometimes for the views too. this just in a very lively  square called Praça da  Figueira  www.cofeitarianacional.com has … More My Lisbon : since 1829 an historical charming cafè with a view

Pistoia : hidden gem’s treasure in Tuscany 

29 March 2015

Pistoia city hall , Comunale palace ,An extraordinary open by FAI www.fondoambiente.it a sort of an Italian Heritage Trust that dedicates a springvweek end For special openings & guided Tours Of hidden places usually closed to public. Led by volounteers  of Art students from Pistoia’s high School & from The Architecture University of Florence  , dressed with … More Pistoia : hidden gem’s treasure in Tuscany 

Abbadia San Giorgio ~ Moneglia ~ Charmy hotel Where to stay in Liguria

8 November 2013

http://www.abbadiasangiorgio.com If you are looking for a relaxing and luxury place where to stay just some steps away from the seaside and in the city center of Moneglia , this is the best you can find. A warm welcome by the family who runs it will help you with many different suggestions about how to … More Abbadia San Giorgio ~ Moneglia ~ Charmy hotel Where to stay in Liguria