Villa Radicata
is situated in beautiful Tuscany but also within easy reach of
neighbouring region Umbria the "green heart of Italy", making it an
ideal base for exploring all of central Italy. Throughout the year
there are numerous events to suit all tastes and budgets - delicious
food, fine wines, music concerts, cultural events, local festivals,
designer outlet shopping and remember after a hard day's culture or
shopping you've got the peace and quiet of
Villa Radicato to
come back to.
When
you get here, check all the local towns and villages where you'll find
posters advertising local events. The magazine "Toscana
Tascabile" a Tuscan events listings magazine, (available from
all
local newsagents) is also worth buying.
Here are a
number of links to various websites, which we think you'll find useful.
General Tourism:
The
Italian State tourist board
A comprehensive
resource for all kinds of
information
relating to your stay in Italy.
Insiders Guide to ItalyA great
site with a wealth of interesting information on topics such as Travel
(city guides), Cuisine (ingredients, cooking, restaurants etc), Design
(trends, shopping etc), Fashion (trends, stores, designers etc).
Tourism
in Tuscany
Information on art, sea, golf, mountains, spas, parks,
events, folklore.
Bella
Umbria
Has good information on activities, eating and events to keep
you
entertained in the region right next to Tuscany . Umbria
Online
Has a list of major cities and towns in Umbria.
Select a place of interest and follow links to find information on
events and
happenings.
Tuscan
Towns and Cities:
Anghiari
Citta
di Castello
Arezzo
Cortona
Montepulciano
Florence
Siena
Greve
in Chianti
Ipod Guides:
Italy
Guides
- Free downloadable ipod guides to Italian
cities.
Museum
Tickets:
TickItaly
-
An online ticket
booking system for Italian state museums.
Shopping:
Made
in Italy
- An online guide to the best of Italian food,
wine, fashion and more
Italy
Factory Outlets
- guided tours of the best outlets, or if you prefer the "do it
yourself" approach, you can also buy their guide book.
Festivals:
Tuscany
and Umbria have hundreds of local festivals held in towns and villages
throughout the year. We've put together a list of the most
interesting
Tuscan
and Umbrian Festivals
, always check in the press or with the local
tourist office before setting out.
Write and tell us about your
experiences,
have a great holiday!