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Cycling tourism continues to grow in our country. It is not just a choice for enthusiasts but increasingly a transversal tourist experience capable of attracting a wider audience. In 2024, cycling tourism recorded a small boom both in terms of attendance, estimated at 89 million (+54% compared to 2023), and its economic impact, which reached nearly...

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“The quantity and determination of subjects active in the field of patronage both ecclesiastical and secular,” wrote art historian Cristina Acidini, characterized Florence “at the time of the free Communes and beyond over the centuries: the civil government, the Christian church and religious orders, the arts or guilds, banks, confraternities, aris...

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The jagged silhouette of Isola di Capraia rises dramatically from the Tyrrhenian Sea, a volcanic sentinel standing guard between Italy and Corsica. This rugged gem in the Tuscan Archipelago remains one of Italy’s best-kept secrets – a place where dramatic cliffs plunge into sapphire waters and time seems to slow to the rhythm of lapping waves. An i...

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A crucial decade, a cultural and productive renaissance, an all-Italian story that crossed the ocean. From April 5 to June 29, 2025, the Ragghianti Foundation of Lucca is hosting in the San Micheletto Monumental Complex the exhibition Made in Italy. Destinazione America 1945-1954, an exhibition project that recounts, with rigor and passion, the fun...

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The first to define Prato as Manchester of Tuscany was Emanuele Repetti in the 19th century, in his Geographical Dictionary: the manufacturing emporium of Tuscany. “In fact, the industrial arts until the thirteenth century were favorably cultivated by the people of Prato, since it was found at that time that the consiglio de’ mercadanti, and the re...

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Holy Week in 2025 falls between April 14 and April 21. Easter Sunday will be on April 20, but according to tradition, the Holy Week rituals begin on Holy Thursday (April 17, 2025). Spending Easter in Italy in 2025 is a unique opportunity to witness some of the most fascinating religious celebrations of the Christian tradition. In many cases, entire...

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E-RIHS - European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science(www.e-rihs.eu) provides technologically advanced tools and specialized expertise to explore the secrets of the colors in an ancient painting, analyze the composition of historic textiles or identify archaeological sites. This infrastructure brings together Europe’s most prestigious rese...

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I was entering a new decade of my life at 30 and decided to take inventory of my life. I was happily living in San Francisco with a wonderful group of friends. I had a rent-controlled apartment and had saved enough money for a down payment on a home. After a while, though, I felt like something was missing. I needed somewhere that would foster my c...

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Tuscany is one of the largest regions in Italy by area and ranks ninth in terms of population. This Central Italian region is home to both major cities, such as Florence, and smaller towns and perfectly preserved medieval villages. But have you ever wondered which is the most populous town in Tuscany? The answer is Viareggio—here’s why. Viareggio,...

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From the moment you arrive in Pistoia , it seems as if you are in a city wrapped in a green blanket. This image is not just a modern suggestion, but is rooted in a centuries-old tradition that has made Pistoia famous for its cultivation and nursery gardening. As far back as the Middle Ages, there were gardens within Pistoia’s city walls dedicated t...

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