</h1> <article> <h1>Carnival in Viareggio 2012</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:20:55 +0000</p> <h2>Viareggio Carnival of Italy around the world</h2> <p><a href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/wp-content/uploads/carnevale-viareggio.jpg"></a>Even this year, Italy and <strong>Tuscany</strong> are preparing to celebrate in the traditional carnival. And in Tuscany what can be better tradition than the <strong>Carnival of</strong><strong> Viareggio</strong>? Event of international importance alongside that of Venice, originates from an idea born among the youth in Viareggio in 1873. And ‘in fact, in February of that year at the coffee tables of the Casino, among the young nobles in <strong>Viareggio</strong> took place the idea of a parade of carriages to celebrate Carnival outdoors, in the squares, among the people . It ‘s there that Viareggio Carnival blossomed as it is known today: one of the most spectacular and beautiful event of the world.</p> <p>At the beginning of the 20<sup>th</sup> century appeared for the first time the triumphal cars, real monuments, modeled by sculptors and put together by carpenters and blacksmiths who could build barges to successfully challenge the insidious waters and the capricious winds of the oceans; since then the wagons, thus constructed, from year to year, taking its cue from the political events and special news of the bel paese.</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.viareggio.ilcarnevale.com/" target="_blank">Carnival of Viareggio</a> beats like a ritual the life of people in Viareggio who every year prepare and look forward to the transformation of the city, overrun with colors, music and masks. The whole town is celebrating, colored and decorated with masks and streamers and ready to offer attractions and fun for all ages. For over a month Viareggio offers, in addition to the carnival, a wide range of cultural, sports and popular events.</p> <h2>A Museum for the Carnival of Viareggio</h2> <p>And Viareggio to pay homage to this tradition has even created a <strong>museum of the carnival</strong>. In 2001 it inaugurated<a href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/wp-content/uploads/burlamacco.jpg"></a> the new City of Carnival, a complex destined to become a major attraction. The <strong>The Museum of Carnival Citadel</strong>, which also houses the studios where the local carpenters produce the monumental wagons, tells through original documents, sketches, posters and models, the glorious history of the Carnival of Viareggio.</p> <p>But this museum holds surprises of the past. Here you can discover the secrets and tricks of paper-maché. Inside the Museum was in fact created a path that shows the different phases of the development of a work in paper, while at the ground floor of the museum workshops are set up where you can engage in the manipulation of clay and paper to make experience of modeling and processing paper-maché. <a href="http://www.museodelcarnevale.i/" target="_blank">www.museodelcarnevale.it </a>- tel 0584 51176</p> <p><span style="color: #ffffff;">…..</span></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/wp-content/uploads/carro-carnevale-viareggio.jpg"></a>Staying at the Resort Borgo di Colleoli you can relax in the enchanting atmosphere of this ancient medieval village and, at the same time, organize the celebration of the most exciting Carnival in Italy, thanks to the strategic position of the Borgo di Colleoli Resort ( just 60 km far away from Viareggio). Choose one of the exclusive apartments in the beautiful setting of the Resort Borgo di Colleoli. An opportunity not to be missed. A weekend of Carnival in Viareggio or just to visiting Tuscany.</strong><strong> </strong></p> </article> <article> <h1>Special Spring Offer for Tuscany</h1> <p>giuseppe.cianci — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:05:42 +0000</p> <p>While you’re waiting for Spring to arrive, treat yourself to a relaxing holiday weekend dedicated to good wine and gastronomy in the heart of Tuscany.</p> <p><strong>Borgo di Colleoli</strong> is located between <strong>Pisa, Florence and Volterra</strong>, an ideal departure point for visiting our beautiful region, with its idyllic scenery and culinary specialities of the highest quality.</p> <p>Our <strong>Special Tuscany Offer</strong>, from <strong>10 April to 10th May 2012</strong> is as follows:</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Euro 129 per person, including :</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>3 nights in Tuscany</strong> in the <strong>Exclusive Borgo di Colleoli</strong> holiday <strong>apartments</strong></li> <li><strong>Continental Breakfast</strong></li> <li>A <strong>three courses welcoming dinner</strong> of typical <strong>Tuscan specialities</strong></li> <li>Bottle of <strong>wine in room</strong></li> <li><strong>Visit with wine tasting</strong> in a nearby cellar</li> <li><strong>Final cleaning</strong> of <strong>apartment</strong></li> </ul> <p><a href="../contac/"><strong>Book now</strong></a>, we look forward to welcoming you to our apartments in <strong>Borgo di Colleoli</strong> for an unforgettable Spring holiday in Tuscany!</p> <p><strong><a href="../contac/" target="_self">Contact Us</a></strong></p> </article> <article> <h1>Epiphany 2012 in Tuscany at Borgo di Colleoli Resort</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:54:57 +0000</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/wp-content/uploads/Epiphany-Borgo-Colleoli.jpg"></a></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Epiphany 2012 in Tuscany at Borgo di Colleoli Resort</h2> <p><span style="color: #ffffff;">….</span></p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><em>Don’t miss an unforgettable romantic weekend in<br /> </em></h3> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><em>in the fascinating atmosphere of the</em></h3> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Borgo di Colleoli</h3> <h2><span style="color: #ffffff;">….</span></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">€ 99</span> per Person</h2> <p><span style="color: #ffffff;">…..</span></p> <h4><strong>Special price for the Children</strong></h4> <p>0-2 years <strong>free </strong>/ 2-5 years <strong>less 80%/ </strong>up to 6 years<strong> less 20%<br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>extra night B&B </strong><strong>€ 29 p. Person<br /> </strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ffffff;">…..</span><br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>quote includes:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>2 nights</strong> in One Bedroom apartment at <strong>Borgo di Colleoli Tuscany Resort</strong></li> <li><strong>a bottle of tuscan red wine<br /> </strong></li> <li> <strong>continental breakfasts</strong></li> <li><strong>2 typical tuscany dinners</strong></li> <li>car parking</li> <li>local taxes<br /> heating and final cleaning</li> </ul> </article> <article> <h1>New Year’s Eve 2012 in Tuscany</h1> <p>Borgo — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:53:20 +0000</p> <blockquote> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">New Year’s Eve 2012 in Tuscany<br /> </span></h1> <p></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Spend a romantic holiday at Borgo di Colleoli Resort in Tuscany!</h2> <h4 style="text-align: center;">We look forward to seeing you at the Resort Borgo di Colleoli</h4> <h4 style="text-align: center;">to spend a romantic holiday for the New Year Eve</h4> <h4 style="text-align: center;">New Year’s Eve is magic and what is better than celebrating in an ancient manor?</h4> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Look through our exclusive offer,</h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">starting from <span style="color: #ff0000;">139 euro</span> per person!</h2> <p></p> <h5 style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">……………</span></h5> <h5 style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">…………..</span></h5> <h5 style="text-align: right;">2 nights in apartments BORGO or FATTORIA</h5> <h5 style="text-align: right;">or in an exclusive SUITE in the ancient PALACE</h5> </blockquote> <p><span style="color: #ffffff;">……</span></p> <blockquote><p><span style="color: #ffffff;">………………</span></p> <p><strong>Extra tasty 10-courses</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong>dinner with Chianti wine,</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong>Sparkling wine</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong> live music</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong>midnight surprise</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong>and…Disco until sunrise!</strong></p></blockquote> <p>…………</p> <p><strong>APARTMENTS “THE FARM” (one bedroom)</strong></p> <p><strong>2 nights,</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>breakfast,</strong></p> <p>a free bottle of fine olive oil,</p> <p>heating and final cleaning</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">EUR 139 per person. Children 0-2 years free, 3 -11 years Euro 49 per person<br /> </span></strong></p> <p>or</p> <p><strong>2 nights,</strong></p> <p><strong>breakfast,</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>New Year’s Eve dinner,</strong></p> <p>a free bottle of fine olive oil,</p> <p>heating and final cleaning</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">EUR 229 per person. Children 0-2 years free, 3 -11 years Euro 99 per person</span></strong></p> <p><strong>APARTMENTS “BORGO” ( one bedroom)</strong></p> <p><strong>2 nights,</strong></p> <p><strong>breakfast,</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>New Year’s Eve dinner,</strong></p> <p>a free bottle of fine olive oil,</p> <p>heating and final cleaning</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">EUR 289 per person. Children 0-2 years free, 3 -11 years Euro 99 per person.</span></strong></p> <p><strong>THE PALAZZO SUITE</strong></p> <p><strong>2 nights,</strong></p> <p><strong>breakfast,</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>New Year’s Eve dinner,</strong></p> <p>a free bottle of fine olive oil,</p> <p>heating and final cleaning</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">329 per person. Children 0-2 years free, 3 -11 years Euro 99 per person.</span></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/contac/">Contact us</a></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><br /> </span></strong></p> </article> <article> <h1>Borgo di Colleoli Super offer 2011: AUTUMN TUSCANY</h1> <p>admin — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 09:39:03 +0000</p> <p>Now in <strong>Tuscan</strong>y begins the most wonderful time. In <strong>September and October</strong> the temperatures are pleasant and the evenings warm and the atmosphere romantic and incredibly beautiful in <strong>Tuscany</strong>. The crowds have gone and you can calmly explore and enjoy the cities of Arts like Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Siena . Even the Tuscan seaside, not far from <strong>Borgo di Colleoli</strong> is an interesting destination and the temperatures still allow for a swim. Everything is green in <strong>Tuscany</strong> now and the wine harvest is in full swing, the olive harvest is coming and the mood is just incredibly beautiful.</p> <p><span style="color: #ffffff;">…</span></p> <p>The <strong>Borgo di Colleoli Resort</strong> with its beautiful, stylish and exclusive apartments has prepared for you <strong>an incredible offer</strong>:</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Offer Tuscany Autumn –Borgo di Colleoli Resort</span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">50% OFF on normal Price</h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">RUN from : 16.09. 2011 – 30.10.2011</h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">50% OFF on the official price on our website !!</span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a title="contact" href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/contac/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ask now about our easy contact form by clicking here!</span></a></h2> <p>Such an offer Tuscany Autumn 2011 will not come soon again! Come to the Borgo di <strong>Colleoli Resort</strong> in the heart of the beautiful Tuscany and let us pamper you with superb Italian cuisine and the unique tastes and smells of the typical Tuscan wines. You just relax by the pool and around our wine bar, or exploring the nature biking or hiking. You can enjoy many easy or challenging golf courses in the area, riding on horseback to discover the hidden side of <strong>Tuscany in September and October </strong>and much more.</p> <p><span style="color: #ffffff;">….</span></p> <p>Explore the most beautiful corners of <strong>Tuscany </strong>during the best period of the year, <strong>September and October</strong>, and enjoy the last hot sun rays, a rarity this year in northern Europe. Our <strong>exclusive apartments</strong> in the middle of the green hills of <strong>Tuscany</strong> are equipped with all the necessary to let you relish an unforgettable, comfortable and memorable holiday.</p> <p><span style="color: #ffffff;"> </span><strong>The Borgo di Colleoli team is pleased to make your stay in </strong><strong>Tuscany so beautiful and memorable and to help you in realizing your wishes. Make sure now you can take advantage of our special offer this end of summer, ask about availability at info@borgocolleoli.com<span style="color: #ffffff;">…</span><br /> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>This autumn OFFER 2011 from Tuscany Borgo di Colleoli resort is truly unique! </strong></p> </article> <article> <h1>Borgo Colleoli offer Autumn 2011: Tuscany at its best</h1> <p>Borgo — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:07:12 +0000</p> <div id="_mcePaste">Come and enjoy <strong>Tuscany during</strong> the months of <strong>September and October 2011</strong>. Tuscany offers in this period the best situation. Away from the crowding of the high season of July and August, you will find a very nice, relaxing atmosphere surrounded by the green of the famous Tuscan countryside; and the weather still offers plenty of sunshine.</div> <div>A few days off in late summer in the most beautiful region of Italy, Tuscany, at the <strong>Borgo di Colleoli Resort, </strong>will extend your summer 2011 in an unforgettable way. The <strong>exclusive Resort, Borgo di Colleoli</strong> with its beautiful apartments in the middle of the Tuscan countryside between Pisa and Florence, offers for <strong>September and October 2011</strong> an unmissable offer for late summer 2011.</div> <div><span style="color: #ffffff;">…..</span></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Offer for Late Summer in Tuscany – Resort Borgo di Colleoli</h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">PERIOD: 10.09-30.10.2011</h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">for 4 nights stay you get one night for free</span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">special price: from 129 Euro per person !!</span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Final cleaning included</h2> <div id="_mcePaste">The exclusive and beautiful <strong>holiday apartments at Borgo di Colleoli, </strong>located in absolute peace, are also an ideal starting point for many excursions and activities. You are close to golfing, mountain biking, horseback riding, tours to Pisa, Siena, Florence and Volterra or just for a visit to the seaside, or visiting the shopping malls; all in easy reach distance.</div> <div id="_mcePaste">The two beautiful swimming pools, situated in a panoramic position of the Village of Colleoli still offer in late summer, September and October, moments of great pleasure and relaxation.</div> <div id="_mcePaste">Come to the Borgo di Colleoli and be enchanted by the beauty of Tuscany. We will gladly help you to arrange your trip with surprising new ideas. Make sure now you can take advantage of our special offer this end of summer, ask about availability for the dates you want to come.</div> <div id="_mcePaste">We look forward to seeing you!</div> <div id="_mcePaste"><strong><a href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/news/truffles-season-in-tuscany-2011-offer-at-resort-borgo-di-colleoli/" target="_blank">Check also our special and unique Borgo Colleoli offer for the white truffles season in October and November 2011</a>.</strong></div> </article> <article> <h1>Truffles season in Tuscany 2011: Offer at Resort Borgo di Colleoli</h1> <p>Borgo — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:04:26 +0000</p> <div id="_mcePaste">Gourmets from all over the world know exactly when and where to find the best <strong>truffles</strong>, especially the best <strong>white truffles</strong>. Tuscany is one of those special places. The <strong>white truffle</strong> is very rare in Italy. <strong>Alba in the Piedmont region</strong>, is the most famous place for white truffles. But soon after comes <strong>San Miniato in Tuscany</strong>, a land that is having a great success and is famous for being the region of this noble white mushroom. In <strong>October and November</strong>, thanks to a sufficiently moist and warm weather, these lovely white truffles grows very well in the land of this part of Tuscany.</div> <div id="_mcePaste">The <strong>Resort Borgo di Colleoli in Tuscany</strong> has prepared for gourmets, lovers of the white truffle, a special offer for an unforgettable weekend at the discovery of the <strong>truffle in Tuscany</strong>:</div> <div><span style="color: #ffffff;">….</span></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;">White truffle weekend 2011 Special offer:</h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Period: 1.10.2011 – 20.11.2011</strong></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /> </strong></div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Special truffle hunting and wine tasting</strong></div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="text-align: center;"><strong>including guided truffle hunts</strong></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3 nights at 199 € per person including:</strong></h2> <div id="_mcePaste" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome cocktail</strong></div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Overnight in one of the most exclusive apartments</strong></div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Breakfast Buffet</strong></div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="text-align: center;"><strong>1 bottle of Tuscan wine</strong></div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Guided truffle hunting</strong></div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Menu with Tuscan specialties including mushrooms and truffles</strong></div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="text-align: center;"><strong>final apartment cleaning</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /> </strong></div> <div id="_mcePaste">What makes very special this offer for a week end in Tuscany, is precisely the hunting of the white truffles. <strong>White truffle</strong> lovers or those who want to discover this rare food for the first time, will be thrilled to go for a time with an experienced guide to look for this noble white tuber. Although there is no guarantee of finding a white truffle of Tuscany, truffle hunting is an experience in itself suggestive of great value.</div> <div><span style="color: #ffffff;">……</span></div> <h2>The white truffles of San Miniato are traded like gold</h2> <div id="_mcePaste">The <strong>white truffles are</strong> traded like gold, because it is rare to find it and therefore very precious. Last year cost for 100 grams of this white truffle was around 200 €. For example, a serving of white truffles grated over pasta need between 8-10 grams.</div> <div id="_mcePaste">Among the truffle experts <strong>San Miniato in Tuscany</strong> is famous for the high quality of <strong>white truffles</strong>, someone of them even claimed that its quality is even superior to the ones of Alba in Piemonte. During three weekends in November, in <strong>San Miniato in Tuscany</strong>, the famous and beautiful traditional market of the truffle takes place.</div> <div id="_mcePaste">Choose one of the exclusive apartments in the beautiful setting of the <strong>Resort Borgo di Colleoli </strong>between Pisa and Florence, to live the unforgettable experience of a truffle’s weekend. The offer is a seduction for the senses and will make you become a real fan of truffles. The beautiful apartments of the Borgo di Colleoli in Tuscany are just 20 minutes drive from <strong>San Miniato</strong>, and then you will be very close to the precious <strong>white truffles of Tuscany</strong>.</div> <div>We are happy to welcome you in the Borgo di Colleoli Resort for an unforgettable Truffle Event.</div> </article> <article> <h1>Parks in Tuscany: Enjoy the beautiful Landscape</h1> <p>Borgo — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:09:16 +0000</p> <div id="_mcePaste"><strong>Tuscany offers nature trails of extraordinary beauty: from the sea to the mountains. In the past years in Tuscany were created natural parks of national and regional level, with a mosaic of natural environments of great value. From the mountains to the sea with sandy beaches and cliffs, swamps, pine forests, fields and pastures, the natural parks of Tuscany offer a mix of strong scents, herbs and sweet and wild landscapes from which the visitor can only be fascinated</strong>.</div> <div><span style="color: #ffffff;">……</span></div> <div id="_mcePaste"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Tuscany’s most popular parks</strong> are:</span></div> <div id="_mcePaste"><a rel="attachment wp-att-2173" href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/news/parks-in-tuscany-enjoy-the-beautiful-landscape/attachment/toskana-meer-naturpark-2/"></a>The <strong>Regional Park of Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli:</strong> this natural park of great value to all the natural ecosystem of Tuscany covers about 24,000 hectares located along the Tyrrhenian sea coast between Viareggio and Livorno. Although located in an heavily urbanized area, this park has ensured the preservation of significant natural character, as it remains today one of the few examples in Italy and Tuscany of undeveloped coastline</div> <div id="_mcePaste">The National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago is by far the largest marine park in Europe. It covers and protects 56,766 hectares of sea and 17,887 hectares of land, including all the seven main islands of the Tuscan archipelago: Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Giannutri. Like pearls on a necklace, each Tuscan island of this archipelago is different. Each island retains traces of its history, each island is unique, original, with only one thing in common: the extraordinary beauty of its nature.</div> <div><span style="color: #ffffff;">……</span></div> <h2>Tuscany has fascinating regional parks</h2> <div id="_mcePaste">Another very important <strong>park in Tuscany</strong> is the regional park of the Apuan Alps. Known by lovers of mountaineering and hiking in the mountains for its conformation, typically Alpine, but best known for the extraction of marble from Carrara. The famous white gray marble stone best known to the world as it has always been used to make statues and other objects of great historical and artistic value.</div> <div id="_mcePaste">Last but not least there are the charming and fascinating <strong>Montioni park in Tuscany</strong>, the n<strong>atural park of the Val di Cornia, the park of the Maremma, better known as Uccellina Park</strong>: an extraordinary oasis of protected nature of rare beauty and great value for the environment.</div> <div id="_mcePaste"><a rel="attachment wp-att-2174" href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/news/parks-in-tuscany-enjoy-the-beautiful-landscape/attachment/apuanische-alpen-toskana-park/"></a>Surrounded by swamps, pine forests, fields and meadows, the Uccellina park, located south of Tuscany, overlooking one of the most beautiful areas of the Tyrrhenian Sea, extends for 25 km along the Tyrrhenian coast from Principina a Mare to Alberese up to Talamone. Significant natural and geographical features are the last stretch of the Ombrone river, the mountains of Uccellina with a chain of hills descending towards the sea, sandy beaches and towering cliffs, surrounded by swamps, pine forests, fields and pastures and finally the marsh area of “trappola” (the trap).</div> <div id="_mcePaste">Among the intense fragrance of herbs, colorful berries and wild animals, the park welcomes visitors showing off its sweet and beauty side but at the same time, its wildness. A contrast of characteristics that awakens and releases the pleasure of being in a paradise.</div> <div><span style="color: #ffffff;">…..</span></div> <h2>Borgo di Colleoli Ressort is the perfect place to discover the parks in Tuscany</h2> <div id="_mcePaste">If you want to live an unforgettable charm, history and natural scenery please come to the B<strong>orgo di Colleoli</strong>, you can spend a few relaxing days in a quiet and charming atmosphere of the <strong>Borgo di Colleoli</strong> and also we can prepare tailor-made trips for you and your family.</div> </article> <article> <h1>Spring in Tuscany</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:31:16 +0000</p> <p><a class="shutterset_" href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/wp-content/gallery/offers/spring.jpg"></a>The Borgo di Colleoli Resort , is an exclusive holiday estate offering more than 50 beautiful apartments with in the heart of Tuscany.<br /> This typical Tuscan hamlet with its individually furnished apartments ensconced amidst the famous Tuscan hillsides is located close to Florence, Pisa and Siena.<br /> Two swimming pools, one of which is heated, are exclusively available for the guests of the Borgo di Colleoli Resort.<br /> The Borgo di Colleoli apartments are strategically located in Tuscany since everything is within easy reach: whether you want to visit the cities of Arts, Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra, Pisa and Florence, or just want to play golf in Tuscany or perhaps go to the seaside, the Borgo di Colleoli Resort is just a few km far away from the renowned beaches of Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta and Viareggio.</p> <h2>Special offer April, May, September in Tuscany</h2> <p>Price : Eur 129 per person , children till 18 years free of charge !<br /> Our rates are quoted in EURO per apartment per stay and include the following services:<br /> 2 nights accommodation in the respective category based on overnight/breakfast<br /> 1 x final cleaning, regardless of the length of stay<br /> Parking space free of charge. Free use of the sun-loungers and sunshades at both pools<br /> All taxes and local duties</p> </article> <article> <h1>A double New Year in Pisa: an ancient tradition</h1> <p>Borgo — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:18:09 +0000</p> <p><a rel="attachment wp-att-2034" href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/news/a-double-new-year-in-pisa-an-ancient-tradition/attachment/pisa-3/"></a>I<strong>n Pisa, in Tuscany, traditions are quite strong. Just as it happens in China and other countries, in Pisa, unique place in Italy the New Year is celebrated twice. Not only on 1<sup>st</sup> of January, along with the rest of the world, but also on March 25th, according to the tradition of the ancient <em>Repubblica Marinara</em>.</strong><span style="color: #ffffff;">….</span></p> <p>According to this <strong>centuries-old tradition, started during the 13<sup>th</sup> century until 1749, the new year coincides with the Annunciation</strong>, nine months before Christmas <em>(Anno</em><em> Pisano ab Incarnatione Domini)</em> and it is this tradition that the citizens of Pisa want to continue to celebrate.</p> <p><span style="color: #ffffff;">…..</span></p> <h2>The square of the Miracle</h2> <p>Surrounded by the extraordinary atmosphere of <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa</strong>, one of the most attractive square in the world, today just like then, the people of <strong>Pisa, in Tuscany</strong> assist with great pleasure and involvement at the <a rel="attachment wp-att-2033" href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/news/a-double-new-year-in-pisa-an-ancient-tradition/attachment/pisa-the-cathedral-ray-of-sunlight/"></a>arrival of this special New Year, marked by a special sundial. A physical phenomenon that is as simple as it is spectacular and intriguing: at midday sharp, a ray of sunlight penetrates the Duomo through a round window, landing on a marble egg on a shelf surmounting a column next to the pulpit of Giovanni Pisano, on the opposite side. In this moment start the new year in Pisa.</p> <p>This event is preceded by a <a href="http://www.fotoeweb.it/sorrentina/Amalfi%20Regata%20storica.htm" target="_blank"><strong>historical parade</strong></a> evoking the glorious history of the <strong>city of Pisa</strong> during the period of the <a href="http://explorethemed.com/Venice.asp?c=1" target="_blank">Repubblica Marinara</a> and a solemn religious ceremony that end exactly at 12 o’clock. The parade, today a commemorative representation made with walks-on and costumes reconstructed on the basis of genuine existing at that time, since ever accompanied this folklore performance with a solemn choreography, civic, historical and triumphant to show to friends, but especially to the ancient enemies of <strong>Pisa</strong> the greatness of this town.</p> <h2>The official opening of the tourist season</h2> <p>The great news this time is that the <strong>New Year in Pisa</strong> will officially coincides with the official opening of the tourist season 2011 in Pisa. From 25 to 27 March in fact, all through the weekend, Pisa and its environs will offer plenty of opportunities for a relaxing stay, spa and wellness offers, special openings of churches and monuments, traditional recipes in restaurants, special guided tours to some of the most famous places in Tuscany such as the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> with its cathedral, started during the eleventh century, and then the baptistery, the monumental cemetery, and finally the famous Leaning Tower.</p> <p><strong><a rel="attachment wp-att-2035" href="http://www.borgocolleoli.com/news/a-double-new-year-in-pisa-an-ancient-tradition/attachment/pisa-square-of-miracols/"></a>If you want to participate to the celebration of the New Year in Pisa and also want to spend a few relaxing days in the quiet and charming atmosphere of the Borgo di Colleoli resort, please contact us directly and we will arrange a nice tailor made holiday for you and your family.</strong></p> </article> </main></body></html>