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La Casetta del Borgo
Experience Tuscany | December 20th 2009 by Clair Phillys
On ThriftyTuscany.com there is a new property. La Casetta del Borgo is a holiday accommodation in Tuscany located in the charming town of Gambassi Terme, near San Gimignano, Siena, Florence and Pisa. Set amidst lush forests, it boasts a beautiful pri read more
2009 review
Urban Sketchers | December 20th 2009 by Gabi Campanario
During 2009 I must have done more travelling than ever. I went all over Europe drawing along the way and even got to the US at the end of the year. Here is a review of the places I sketched. Further drawings of each destination can be seen on my bl read more
Santoral Católico 14 diciembre
Devoción Católica | December 13th 2009 by marcelino
San Nicasio, Obispo y MártirSan Venancio Fortunato, Obispo de PoitiersSan Espiridión, Obispo de TremitusBeato Bartolomé de San Gimignano, SacerdoteBeato Conrado de Offidia, SacerdoteSan Nicolás Factor, ConfesorBeato Buenaventura Buonaccorsi, Sace read more
HOME SWEET HOME
PURE ENERGY | December 6th 2009 by Lorenza Verdini
Coming back to Italy is as sweet as the ripest seedless grapes melting into your mouth. It is a very special feeling , the feeling of belonging. It is having roots somewhere and going back to them.It is the joy of hugging the family and feeling that read more
Google to Provide Virtual Tours of 19 World Heritage Sites
OpenCulture | December 6th 2009
On Friday, I mentioned that you can now visit the Roman ruins at Pompeii, Stonehenge and Versailles via Google Street View. What I didn’t realize is that this looks to be part of a larger initiative, a larger attempt to provide digital tours o read more
Pompei diventa "virtuale": visita a 360 gradi sul web
pasquale orlando | December 4th 2009 by pasquale orlando
Pompei diventa "virtuale": visita a 360gradi sul web con Street ViewIl progetto realizzato in collaborazione con l'UnescoTour online anche per Ischia, Stonehenge e CaceresROMA (3 dicembre) - Gita virtuale negli scavi di Pompei, a Stonehenge, Praga o read more
1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List
Private Jet Charter Review | December 3rd 2009
1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List . Introducing the Eighth Wonder of travel books, the New York Times bestseller that's been hailed by CBS-TV as one of the best books of the year and praised by Newsweek as the "book that tell read more
New Moon: Montepulciano turns into Volterra
Borgo Grondaie Blog | November 25th 2009 by gaia mini
Although no longer a teenager I have been fascinated by the first film in the Twilight saga without having read the book an because of that when New Moon came out last week I went straight to the cinema but ... maybe I had too many expectations. The read more
Susan Astleford. Beautiful Landscapes
the Blog of an Art Admirer and History Lover | November 22nd 2009 by lili kamille
The Artist's Site Stairs, San Gimignano, ItalyGate to a Vineyard, Nuits St Georges, Burgundy, FranceSheep on the Road to San Donato, ItalyLake Lecco from the Belvedere Hhotel, Pescallo, ItalyStairs to Lake Como, Bellagio, ItalyDalhouse Arch, Scot read more
Medieval Manhattan
Stories and Scribbles | November 20th 2009 by Lorna Dykstra
A short drive away from Siena is the small walled town of San Gimignano (pronounced San Giminiano) . Known by some as the medieval Manhattan, San Gimignano boasts 15 spectacular towers which were built by rival noble families during the 12th an read more
Weirdest Museums in Europe- Fun ideas for museums out of the ordi…
CellarTours Gourmet Food and Wine Travel Blog | November 17th 2009 by des
Keeping things light: Here are some of our suggestions for the weirdest and wackiest museums in Europe. Enjoy this silly list, and feel free to send us your tips for weird museums or tourist attractions you have encountered while travelling in Europe read more
Up, Up and Away - Hot Air Balloon Wedding Over Tuscany?
Weddings Abroad - Destination Weddings | November 11th 2009 by Karen Thornton-Brown
Tuscany with its landscapes and historical sites, offers a great opportunity for hot air ballooning. The surrounding areas of Florence (Chianti, Mugello valley) or Siena (Crete Senesi, Pienza, San Gimignano, Montepulciano), Volterra and the north of read more
Il Partito del Sud, in Calabria, si oppone ai nuovi garibaldini
Partito del Sud coord. Emilia Romagna | November 7th 2009
Ricevo dagli amici di San Giovanni in Fiore e posto con condivisione:L’allegata lettera aperta è stata consegnata all'Amministrazione Provinciale di San Giovanni in Fiore, Catanzaro e Crotone, nonché al comune di Cosenza e Paola. Sono stati distr read more
IL Giardino Presents "A Taste of Tuscany" WIne Dinner
Insider's Passport - Insider's Blog | November 6th 2009 by Michelle
A Tour of Tuscany at IL GiardinoNovember 9, 2009, 6:30 P.M.Reception 6:30 PM Teruzzi & Puthod "Rondolino" Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Tuscany IGT 2006 Dinner 7:00 PM Appetizer : Mozzarella ArrostiteRuffino La Solatia Chardonnay, Toscana IGT read more
that time i went to italy
Miss Moss | November 5th 2009 by Dee
some of the photos from my first trip to italy in 2003. it was a pretty extensive jaunt around the country including places like venice, firenze, pisa, luca, san gimignano, siena, assisi, collepino, trevi, rome, pompei, the amalfi coast and lots of read more
Best buy cheap Italian Touch (Hardcover) by Donata Sartorio (Edit…
Amazon Arts & Photography: Cheap Books Online Review. | November 4th 2009 by Lee, Keanwoo
Best buy cheap Italian Touch (Hardcover) by Donata Sartorio (Editor), Paolo Leone (Photographer) The Italian Touch is a collaboration between Donatella Sartorio, an Italian fashion and style journalist, and TOD’s, one of the most important Ital read more
October 26 Blogs and Pictures - San Gimignano and Colle di Val d'…
Living La Dolce Vita | November 4th 2009 by Debra
Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/debstah1/sets/72157622732458140/6:15pm: In the farmhouse after a fairly relaxing day. Woke up a little before 7:30 after not sleeping too well again :( We did laundry just before 8 - the washer was much smaller read more
October 25 Blogs and Pictures - San Galgano, Siena, Monteriggioni…
Living La Dolce Vita | November 4th 2009 by Debra
Lots of photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/debstah1/sets/72157622730119774/6:45am (we turn the clocks back here today): Woke up about 15 min ago after finally getting a decent night of sleep. Went to the bathroom, where I saw this amazing glow comi read more
Tuscany, Italy Wedding From Perspectiveye.com
wedding chicks | November 2nd 2009 by jocey & amy
I wanted to jump on a plane to Italy when I saw this stunning wedding sent to us by destination photographer Perspectiveye Photography. Maria & Chris where married in San Gimignano, Italy. Can you believe the amazing artwork in the church? Fourt read more
Qualche notizia su San Gimignano (Siena)
Agriturismo in Toscana Corte dei Cavalli | October 30th 2009 by francesco
Qualche notizia su San Gimignano, distante da Firenze: 57 km; Siena: 42 km; Livorno: 89 km; Roma: 268 km, Corte dei Cavalli 13 km.Eccovi ora in uno dei vanti della Toscana, ancora piu affascinante in autunno, quando il colore dei suoi palazzi passa d read more
Via Francigena (val d'Elsa)
Agriturismo in Toscana Corte dei Cavalli | October 21st 2009 by francesco
Un convegno su La via Francigena in Valdelsa: storia, percorsi e cultura di una strada medievale (vedi anche i link in questo sito: certaldo e castelfiorentino nella via francigena e itinerari in valdelsa).L'argomento torna d'attualita' in questa fas read more
Tuscan countryside
fabianfoo.com | October 17th 2009
Posted in europe, italy Tagged: countryside, europe, green, italy, rural, rustic, san gimignano, trees, tuscany read more
San Gimignano, Unesco World Heritage
Experience Tuscany | October 15th 2009 by Clair Phillys
San Gimignano has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the towers that distinguish the town. At one time these were 72 but now there are only thirteen to characterize this elegant town in the province of Siena. San Gmignano’s wo read more
Daily Painter - The Guitar Player in San Gimignano - Original Oil…
Daily Painter - Art Painting a Day by Northern California Ar… | October 12th 2009 by Mark
The Guitar Player in San Gimignano - Abstract Futurism - Original Oil and Acrylic Painting Blog by Artist Mark Webster. 40x30", Oil on Canvas. The Guitar Player in San Gimignano won an honorable mention at the New Artworks Gallery Juried Exhibition. read more
San Gimignano - medeltidens Manhattan
Travelaid | October 11th 2009
Det är något magiskt över San Gimignano. Jag kan inte sätta ord på det men kanske är det tornen, kanske är det muren som omger staden eller bara det att jag går på samma gator som Dante Alighieri på 1300-talet. Men magin ligger i luften, d read more
Amazing Cityscape Art Made From Unusual Objects
Amazing Facts | October 9th 2009 by neha
Most of us played with building blocks to create our own make believe buildings and cities. Fortunately, not all of us outgrew this habit. Here are some cityscape artworks made from unusual objects like egg, cookware, and Jell-O. Yes. Jell-O.Unreal S read more
Reisebericht Toskana, Italien
Reisen Blog by bildergallery.com | October 5th 2009
Jeder Urlaub geht irgendwann wieder einmal zu Ende. Unser diesjähriger Toskana Urlaub dauerte sechs Tage und führte uns von San Gimignano, Siena, Florenz, Collesalvetti und Pisa nach Carrara. Ganz besonders hat mir der schiefe Turm von Pisa gefalle read more
tod's touch
Casa Dolcetto | October 5th 2009 by adrian
This little tome is just what you need for your coffee table, commissioned by the Italian luxury goods company Tod’s and published this month by Skira. A limited edition book celebrating a particular way of life, Italian Style. "The Italian T read more
veneto and tuscany cycling holidays
Cycling holidays in Italy - rental bike shop | September 29th 2009 by Jerry de Concilio
"Sunday I have help my customers to build their cycling itinerary in Veneto and Tuscany regions. My customers have hire 2 trekking bikes. I have delivery the bikes at Venetian Hotel.On the morning we have prepared the bikes, change the pedals and fi read more
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