Roselle: Roman Ruins in Maremma
I had a few hours to spare in Maremma last weekend so I decided to visit the archaeological site of Roselle – just for a touch of culture, eh! At[...]
View ArticleTuscan Artist Valerio Giovannini explores Etruscan roots
Today I met Tuscan Artist Valerio Giovannini and we talked, amongst many things, about the Etruscans and how his art draws from them, his direct cultural ancestors. It’s not every[...]
View ArticleEtruscan Domus (house) discovered at Vetulonia
Breaking news! Just days ago, archaeologists digging at the Tuscan town of Vetulonia discovered a fully intact Etruscan house (Domus). This is extremely significant because there are no other...
View ArticleThe Etruscans at Vetulonia
While spending my summer holiday in the Maremma, one overcast morning we decided to skip the beach in favour of the Etruscan ruins at Vetulonia (just 10 minutes’ inland from[...]
View ArticleVolterra Guarnacci Etruscan Museum
The Guarnacci Etruscan Museum in Volterra contains thousands of funeral urns, jewelry, pottery, and other objects from local archaeological digs. The museum was founded in 1761 by a noble abbot,[...]
View ArticleTuscany Land of Etruria: museums and itineraries
In the word “Tuscan” you can hear echoes of the word “Etruscan“, the ancient civilization that once lived here. Until September 2011 an inter-regional project called Terre degli Etruschi[...]
View ArticleArcheological nights in Tuscany
Archeological nights in Pisa, Livorno, Grosseto, Firenze, Siena and Arezzo
View ArticleThe sun of Cortona… and the dawn of the Etruscan times!
Cortona is not just a beautiful medieval town, or the well-known set of the bestselling book “Under the Tuscan Sun” and related movie! Cortona is also the heart of an[...]
View ArticleA journey through art and history to explore ancient Roman amphitheaters
The ancient amphitheaters of the Roman period in Tuscany continue to make passers-by and spectators dream. Some of them also still host really exciting festivals and shows.
View ArticleArt lovers: Tuscany welcomes you at Easter!
Spring and Easter is a perfect combination and to spend a few days in Tuscany and, this year, there is a wide range of art exhibitions to help you make the most of your Easter holidays!
View ArticleA DOMUS ROMANA, in Lucca!
Lucca, summer of 2010 - the ruins of a building of the first century B.C. were found in the underground of a palace. Today the site is a museum: the Domus Romana "Casa del Fanciullo sul Delfino".
View ArticleThe Etruscans in Tuscany, top 5 museums
Tuscany is rich with Etruscan Museums of various sizes that usually display items retrieved in nearby areas. Here are the top 5!
View ArticleIn Tuscany, the summer nights become “archaeological”!
Over 250 events in July: “The Nights of Archaeology” are back! Museums, parks and all the other archaeological sites of Tuscany will open their doors, with extraordinary night tours and special events.
View ArticleWalking in Fiesole
One of the best ways to explore Fiesole, the charming little town above Florence, is by participating in one of the many "walks" that are organized throughout the year.
View ArticleThe archaeological area of Roman Massaciuccoli in Versilia
The Archaeological Area of Roman Massaciuccoli; prestigious buildings and interesting findings in a beautiful, natural landscape.
View ArticlePrinces and seduction. Etruscans on display, in Tuscany.
Until the end of July, Florence and Cortona dedicate two exhibitions to the Etruscans, to their stories and secrets.
View ArticleFiesole: what to do, what to see.
Come with us and explore Fiesole: monuments, museums, churches, historic villas, gardens, charming paths and a terrace overlooking Florence. From here, you can start your exploration of the
View ArticleThe Nights of Archaeology 2014
“The Nights of Archaeology” are back! For a whole month museums, parks and archaeological sites of Tuscany will host special events.
View ArticleThe wonders of the Via Clodia, in Tuscany.
It's the old Roman road, from Rome to Grosseto. To be explored on foot, by bicycle or on horseback.
View ArticleWhat’s under the Cathedral of Florence?
On October 8, 2014, the new exhibition of the ancient Santa Reparata cathedral, whose remains lie beneath the present cathedral of Florence, was revealed to the public.
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