Palio di Siena

Siena and the Palio – Tuscany’s Medieval Soul in Full Gallop

Siena – The Heartbeat of the Palio I love Siena, just as I love Florence. But while Florence is the temple of Renaissance art, Siena is unmistakably a medieval city,

Ferragosto – The Peak of the Italian Summer

When Life Pauses for a Day The Italian summer has its own unique rhythm. In early June, seaside towns slowly fill with colorful umbrellas and sun loungers, cafés in piazzas