VOLTERRA

Situated on a tall hill, Volterra is one of the oldest towns in Tuscany
 

Volterra, a romantic city that offers visitors a glimpse of its typically medieval character, is full of squares, palaces (palazzi) and towers with a romantic movie-like feel.

Capodanno Pisano: Traditional Pisan New Year's Day

In Pisa, the New Year is celebrated twice – not only on the 1st of January along with the rest of the world, but also on the 25th of March.

The Leaning Tower in Pisa

The Pisans have not forgotten their traditions, and each year they mark the beginning of the year as was their custom between 1200 and 1749, when New Year's Day coincided with the Annunciation, nine months before Christmas (Anno Pisano ab Incarnatione Domini).