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An exciting Art Festival is going to be held in Bagni di Lucca during the Summer months of 2013.
Thu, 04/04/2013 - 17:43
I said that I would not answer further mails on the previous thread and I normally keep my word,; however, certain posts are prompting me to open this new thread in order to clarify false allegations raised.A member said : "It's not like I made wi
Tue, 03/19/2013 - 16:25
Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio is the new Pope and will be known as Francis I? The first Jesuit to become a Pope, he is very much loved in Argentina, where many consider him a saint.
Wed, 03/13/2013 - 19:40
Beppe Grillo? Berlusconi? Bersani? Monti? (In strict alphabetical order) Who will win? Any bets?
Sun, 02/24/2013 - 10:12
For those living in the area, the Comune di Bagni di Lucca has issued an invitation to join drama courses and a theatre group.Their aim is to stage Hamlet or "Amleto" in ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ.For details, go to
Wed, 02/06/2013 - 07:24
Wising everyone a Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year 2013.
Fri, 12/21/2012 - 12:38
Fiat is coming back to the USA market with a bang! They are aggressively advertising their 2012 model of the Cinquecento and offering it on lease with prices starting at 200 USD monthly and no entry payment.
Thu, 07/26/2012 - 16:26
I've just read in "Il Tirreno" (Lucca edition) that there is a large marketing and promotional campaign to visit these Tuscan provinces and combining the efforts of both provincial governments, the STA an Ryanair, who is offering heavily discounte
Tue, 04/10/2012 - 03:42
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it was a fantastic match. Spain has a mighty team ( La Roja) and could not be beaten, even if Italy was a worthy oponent. I felt very sorry when i saw the ½ûÂþÌìÌà guys crying after rhe match, particularly Pirlo. but then, I am a Spaniard...
Sorry, but I have to agree with Bunterboy and the others... savings, if any, are not worth the trouble. In any case, good luck!
I really fail to understand your problem, and we have had a house in Bagni for 5 years now. There are large collection bins in many places where you can leave the rubbish when you have to go.
Renovating old buildings is not for everyone. Many have hidden problems which are expensive to solve. Unless you know what you are doing do not buy a ruin. As for location... it is a matter of falling in love with it.
I only had to remove small pieces of plaster in our old stone mill. Plenty of elbow grease and patience. I wish you both.
Have a look at We have used them in the past.
Everyone will be affected by any major problems that the Euro may have. I fully agree with Ram's opinion.
That sounds correct, Belvedere. There has been  an increase. In any case, we feel that this adjustment was going to come sooner or later as property tax in Italy was lower than in other countries. For prima casa it is a bargain.
I am afraid that you are going to have to ask those questions to the people involved in the calculations. "Lordo" means gross or in building terms, the built area against the habitable or nett area.Â
We can't remember the hourly rate at Santa Maria Novella, as it varies according to the length of stay, but a full day will cost you between 20 and 25€