email english italian I am looking for a English speaker so I would really happy to email them almost daily and they can correct my English. We could write a little bit in English and Italian to correct each other :)

lghts and friends Lights where shining and creating a truly magical scenary. There were nothing to say because the view was too much stunning to interrupt the moment with any words. Sometimes the beauty of a city must only be observed. It is said that 2 people could keep quiet (silent???) without beeing embarassed if they really feel like-minded individuals. The night over the wonderful city was simply marvellous, and now I Valeria is an other important friends of mine in Florence.

Silence and two freiends I guess I don't really remember first time I saw Piazzale Michelangelo. The first memory I have of this magical square was of a night when a girl lead me with her vespa till there. At that time I didn't really know her that well, we had one friend in common so I started to get to know her. I was in Florence to meet my friend, but she worked at night so Valeria (that girl with the Vespa) invited me to go out with her so here we are ... in a late summer night with a breathtaking view over the ancient city of Florence.

My first memory about Chianti I was born in Tuscany and since I was a very little child, I was hearing this word: Chianti. A word that my imagination sees as it was red, liquid and dramatically tasty. Chianti is an area in Tuscany, Italy well-known for its red wine. The first memory I have about Chianti is, in fact, the Chianti Wine. I was less than 10 years old when my father tried to let me taste a very small quantity of Chianti Wine… blah….. I still remember the too much stronger flavour. It happens while we were in our Ape car after going to a farmer who sold Chianti wine. It was not about the Chianti Wine we see today stocked with a top prestigious bottle, but it was the simple and real Chianti sold by farmers some decades ago. I had 13 years old when I tasted again a small glass of Chianti wine and finally I thought.. oh wow, I like it. It was during the Christmas holiday, waiting for the New Year’s Eve. I was dining with family at my uncle’s place. I really love its home, a very typical Tuscan house with a great fire in the rustic style dining room. Since that day I became a lover of red wine, not only Chianti and actually it is not my fav red wine, anyway this is not the focus of that post.

About me I was born in Tuscany this stunning region in the central part of Italy, What I have ever loved about Tuscany is its simplicty. It is a region which is real very close to nature, and I really like that. I moved from Tuscany to other cities during my life: a period in Rome, Milan even in the magical and vibrant London. But I always had the call of Tuscany so that I have decided to write something regarding this stunning area of the world. As it is a very well-known region a decided to write in English although, as you can easily guess, it is not my home language. I decided to make the leap, to avoid my own shyness and to tell some words about Tuscany, not the "bookguide" Tuscany, only my small, little, charming Tuscany. I hope you won't care about my mistakes in English writing and maybe you could even send me an email pointing out my mistakes. I guess it could be a great exchange between my knowledge of Tuscany and your knowledge of English. So thank you in advance for your patience. Have a great day and plaese if you will come to Tuscany let me know...I will be curios to know your plans in the land I have ever loved since I was born.

Certaldo If you and your loved one, family or friends are going to Tuscany, I am sure you will go to visit Florence. If you are spending some nights in Florence you should spend at least one day exploring the stunning landscapes of the Florence area. I suggest to you Certaldo. If it is your first time in Italy you should know you will need a car to visit some hill towns. So be open to rent a car during your stay in Tuscany if you want to visit the area surroinding Florence. Certaldo is located in Valsesia,Tuscany, in the splendid area of Valdelsa, worldwide known to be the to be the birthplace of Boccaccio Giovanni. Certaldo is a stunning medieval town visit. Things to Do in Certaldo - say hello to Boccaccio Giovanni going to his place - visit the Ss. Jacopo e Filippo church - visit the Palazzo Pretorio - taste hommemade vinsanto at a cafè on the main street In the historical part of this stunning hilltop you must visit the medieval Castle. Go to 18 Via Boccaccio and visit the home of the poet Giovanni Boccaccio hosting the Centro Nazionale di Studi del Boccaccio and an important library. Certaldo is divided in Certaldo Alto the historical part of the city and Certaldo bassa the modern part. An other thing to do in Certaldo is spend some time in the Ss. Jacopo e Filippo church where Boccaccio was buried. Palazzo Pretorio is an other unmissable sight to visit in Certaldo with its courtyard. The frescoed rooms of the building are visitable.

Pappardelle al Cinghiale ...mmmm I really suggest you to try them :) Pappardele al Cinghiale are famous worldwide. Pappardella is a long and flat pasta dressed with a special sause. The sause is similar to the ragù, but it is not the same. Cinghiale stands for boar, so the ragu is made with boar meat. Every chef has is own recipe, one I really love is with tomato, boar meat and pine nut!

Local foods to try in Florence italy Local foods to try in Florence Italy at least once in your life. We know you are in your cosy apartment with a small, charming fully equipped kitchen, but let us suggest you some delicious recipes you should try. You should visit local restaurants to get to know the Florentine culinary tradition, and you should taste your first Bistecca alla Fiorentina at the very best restaurant in Florence.

Please revise the Florence post .. thank you so much Pontevecchio the oldest bridge of the city The Ponte Vecchio is the oldest bridge in Florence. It is the only bridge in Florence that was not damaged during the World War II. Houses and shops lining the bridge were originally rented out to the butchers that were allowed to throw the smelling wastes in the river. There was a really unpleasant smell in the area which is very close to Palazzo Pitti the official residence of the Medici family. Butchers had to relocate their shops and since then the bridge has been occupied by jewelers.