‘Tuscan characters’
People from Tuscany: learn more about the most renowned Tuscan characters
Pia de’ Tolomei
La Toscana: Tuscan charactersPia: a name which still echoes amongst the words sung by folksingers (which are still around today) from the Tuscan Maremma, a land of legends and secrets whispered around the fireplace. Among such tales there are many which tell of the dramatic and moving story of Pia de’ Tolomei: a ancient unsolved murder mystery [...]
Chiavi: Famous Tuscan Characters, Pia de' Tolomei
Continua la lettura | Commenti (0)Andrea Bocelli, a DOC Tuscan!
La Toscana: Tuscan charactersThere are plenty of DOC, well-known Tuscans, in the world, and I don’t just mean wines like the Classic Chianti, which delights top oenology lovers, but also all those very important people that hail from Tuscany. Among them, one in particular satisfies all music-lovers thanks to his enchanting voice. Without a doubt, his fans will [...]
Chiavi: Bocelli, Famous Tuscan Characters
Continua la lettura | Commenti (0)Mount Labbro and David Lazzaretti
La Toscana: Churches and monasteries, Tuscan charactersApproaching the territory of Mont Amiata in Maremma, you can’t but help notice the sharp and desolate profile of the dormant volcano Mount Labbro. At the summit (1193 metres above sea level) where the winds buffet the lonely peak, there is a building almost like a Mesopotamian, and there are ziggurat. Ruins of low buildings [...]
Continua la lettura | Commenti (0)The Modi Practical Joke of Livorno
La Toscana: Arts, Tuscan charactersThis is the story of a huge practical joke involving one of Livorno’s most famous personalities, Amedeo Modigliani, and four ordinary young men, which took place 20 years ago in one of the nicest areas of the city, the Medici canal which flows in front of the indoor market. The joke took place back in [...]
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