Siena, The Torre del Mangia

On January 25, 2015   /   Activities, Children, Siena  
The Torre del Mangia in Siena, Tuscany
Torre del Mangia, Siena When you visit Siena you cannot fail to notice the Torre del Mangia, a tall medieval tower that forms part of the Palazzo Civico, Siena's medieval town hall. The Palazzo Civico (and the Torre del Mangia) dominate the Campo, the central piazza. TheRead more →
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Mirabilandia Theme Park

On January 21, 2015   /   Children  
The I-speed roller coaster at Mirabilandia
Mirabilandia Theme Park Mirabilandia is an amusement park on the Adriatic coast near Ravenna. It has roller coasters and other rides that are equal to anywhere in the world and a visit there is a great family day out. I love going there and have become aRead more →
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Water Slide At Umbertide Pool

On December 9, 2014   /   Activities, Children, Umbertide  
At the top of the Umbertide water slide
Umbertide Swimming Pool In the heat of the summer, we usually spend a lot of time at the public swimming pool in Umbertide, our local Umbrian town. The pool is near the Coop supermarket which you are almost certain to visit if you stay at one ofRead more →
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A Walk On Monte Ginezzo Near Cortona

On December 6, 2014   /   Children, Cortona, Walking  
A view on the Monte Ginezzo walk near Cortona, Tuscany
Monte Ginezzo Walk, Tuscany These are images taken on my Monte Ginezzo walk, a hike in the hills near Cortona. This is another route from my walking guide book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border, now available from Amazon in its third edition as an ebook. Passo dellaRead more →
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Things To Do With Kids In Tuscany & Umbria, Italy

On February 10, 2013   /   Activities, Children  
Canoeing on the River Tiber
Activities For Children, Tuscany & Umbria Children's activities in Tuscany and Umbria  (and some in Emilia Romagna, Le Marche and Lazio), many within easy driving of our rental villas, some a little further. Horse riding There are several places to go Horse Riding on the Tuscany UmbriaRead more →
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