by palazzopasserini | Dec 4, 2024 | Events, Festivals, Food, Press
A Year-Round Guide to Tuscan Food Festivals Planning a trip to Tuscany around its food festivals is a great way to experience the region’s culinary traditions firsthand. This guide provides a comprehensive list of food festivals happening throughout the year, making...
by palazzopasserini | Sep 22, 2024 | Day Trips, Events, Festivals, Food, History
Tuscany is more than just a picturesque landscape; it’s a region deeply connected to its culinary traditions. From Chianti’s rolling hills to Cortona’s ancient streets, food festivals bring communities together to celebrate local flavours and time-honoured...
by palazzopasserini | Sep 10, 2024 | History, Shopping
Officina Santa Maria Novella A story that began in 1221. Founded in 1221 by Dominican friars, Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is the oldest pharmacy in the world. Nestled in the heart of Florence, this renowned apothecary started with herbs...
by palazzopasserini | Sep 3, 2024 | Christmas, Day Trips, Events, Festivals, Shopping
Christmas Shopping in Italy: A Shopper’s Paradise Italy is a shopper’s paradise, and it becomes even more enchanting during the Christmas season. There’s something for everyone, from bustling markets to luxury independent and designer boutiques....
by palazzopasserini | Aug 20, 2024 | Day Trips, Events, Festivals, Food
Autumn in Tuscany is nothing short of enchanting. As the landscape transforms into a tapestry of warm hues, the region comes alive with harvest festivals celebrating the season’s produce. Within an hour’s drive from Cortona, there are festivals and fairs to be...
