Discover Pisa’s most beautiful sights and its hidden corners on a guided bike tour. You can book a private tour just for you, your friends and your family, or join… read more →

With its imposing and elegant appearance, the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) adorns city parks and squares, private gardens, botanical gardens, and even the Renaissance walls of Lucca. This evergreen ornamental… read more →

Once upon a time in Cina there was a beautiful princess with a heart of ice. “I will only marry the prince who solves three riddles I ask him, but… read more →

In May, the Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) comes into bloom. This large deciduous tree is native to the Atlantic coast of the United States and can grow to over 40… read more →

… Lucca celebrates Saint Zita – the city’s most beloved saint. Zita lived in the 13th century and worked as a maid for the wealthy Fatinelli family. She performed many… read more →

Why not visit the archaeological site in Fiesole and take a stroll amongst the well-preserved remains of the ancient Roman theatre, thermal baths and temple? Did you know that the… read more →

The Christmas tree seems to have been widespread in Italy since 1898, when Queen Margherita of Savoy installed one in the Quirinal Palace in Rome, following the tradition of the… read more →

Copies of the book Semplicemente Giacomo Puccini were distributed during the Comic-Con convention in Lucca. This was made possible thanks to an initiative by the ‘Scuola e Libertà‘ association, which… read more →

Here we are with the new entry in English Simply Giacomo Puccini and the updated edition in Italian Semplicemente Giacomo Puccini. Thanks to a team effort between the publishing house… read more →

Many thanks to those who have collaborated and made possible the publishing of my book: Roberto Zambaldo the illustrator, Sillabe – publishing house, Prof. Gabriella Biagi Ravenni, Dr. Donatella Buonriposi… read more →