Tuscany: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)
Abbazia di Monteoliveto
A real gem, adorned with important artworks and surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful landscapes
Tel. +39 0577 707611
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Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico
The splendid outdoor theater where Andrea Bocelli performs each July is only 20 minutes away.
Tel. +39 334 7957670
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Pontedera Piaggio Museum
The history of the Vespa motorbike and more in a museum created in the old Piaggio factory.
Tel. +39 0587 27171
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Viewpoint near Monticchiello
A few hundred meters from Montichiello, the dirt road that leads to wisdom you will find a glimpse of cypress trees and in the background the Monte Amiata. Beautiful location at sunset, the earth is red. Superb.
Tel. +39 0578 755167
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Elba by Mountain Bike
At a leisurely pace, or with a sense of adventure: everyone has a different style and can be satisfied with the biking on Elba, both on trail and off through shaded woods directly above the sea.
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La Cantina di Felsina
A centuries old winery offering tastings and cellar tours
Tel. + 39 0577 355117
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Cooking class
Tuesdays with the chef at Locanda are an occasion to learn small and great secrets and happily meddle with the pasta!
The participants ,maximum 6, will prepare a three course dinner and dessert as well as bread and homemade pasta .
Tel. +390584915195
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Carlotta Parisi's art shop in Montalcino
Carlotta is a young artist making beautiful papier-mâché sculptures. She also produces picture books for children, handmade photo albums, wall murales and small gadgets. A true shop of arts and crafts in the heart of Montalcino.
Tel. +39 0577 847107
Shopping
Vitis Vinifera in Montisi
Located in the charming village of Montisi, Vitis Vinifera is a new way to approach wines, cheeses and cold cuts from all over Italy. For the afternoon a good selection of leaf teas and pastries. A wine bar, a tea room and much more.
Tel. +39 0577 845108
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Antica Officina Profumo Santa Maria Novella
t's the oldest historical pharmacy in Europe, active for almost four centuries, and also one of the oldest commercial ever in Florence.Today the old "pharmacy" no more pharmacy, but perfume shop and herbalist's shop.
Tel. +39 055 216276
Shopping
Roselle
Roselle is one of the oldest archaeological sites in this area rich in Etruscan and Roman remains. The Roman theater is still well preserved and in the summer becomes a venue for theatrical performances.
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The theater season in San Gimignano
It opened on the new theater season "Leggieri d' Inverno" 2014/2015 which will last until April 30. "All ready for a big trip in a small theater" is the slogan of this year's festival.
Tel. +390577942014
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Articles in cashmere handmade
In San Quirico d'Orcia at Duemme Knitwear you can buy at the best price cashmere knitwear made by hand.
Tel. +39 0577 899033
Shopping
Colline Pisane
Traversed by a wonderful "Wine road", which passes by the vineyards and farms where the region's excellent wine and oilve oils are produced, Le Colline Pisane are a must for both nature and wine lovers!
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Boat trips
The Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Sea, on the crest of the waves towards enchanting places!
To make your days even more special we organise day excursions to discover a length of coast that stretches from Viareggio to Cinque Terre via Portovenere
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Francigena Road
Born as an itinerary of faith, it connected northern Europe with Rome. It crosses the most beautiful villages in Tuscany and represents a journey to the roots of Italian and European culture for modern tourists and pilgrims.
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THE BOTTEGA BARACCHI
The Bottega is a new concept shop , something delicous among restaurant, wine bar ans a shop where you can find the best of Tuscan gastronomic excellences... a place to taste...
Tel. +39 0575 613874
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BBQ UNDER THE STARS
You will find the embers ready, fettunta with our organic olive oil, seasonal vegetables from our vegetable garden and / or Florentine cow's maremma bred brada, natural leavened bread, water, crockery, candles, stars and the Milky Way
Tel. +393294250285
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San Gimignano & movies
For all "Cinema" lovers, reality and fiction in comparison
Some well known titles ... .Tea with Mussolini....Brother Sun Sister Moon....Obsession ....
Prince of Foxes ..... Where Angel's fear to tread
Tel. +390577942014
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Populonia
Populonia is an ancient Etruscan settlement, one of the few with a direct view of the sea, rich in Etruscan caves. In the necropolis of San Cerbone where there are the typical tumulus graves
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Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey
Lovely abbey of Benedictine monks in the heart of nature. Worth a visit for its magnificent location for both the magnificent frescoes.
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Bike Tours
Go biking for 15/20 km with a mountain bike along incredible paths, chosen time by time according the bikers' group. During the tour you can also visit the Senese cellars and enjoy wine & food tasting.
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SYNERGIC ORGANIC AGRICULTURE COURSES
Synergistic agriculture consists of the art of cultivating, leaving the land to be made according to the method of Masanobu Fukuoka, a Japanese microbiologist and farmer.
Tel. +393294250285
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TRUFFLE TOUR
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE WITH A REAL TRUFFLE HUNTER TO DISCOVER THE MAGICAL WORLD OF TRUFFLES AND AT THE END DINNER WITH TASTING OF TYPICAL PRODUCTS OF THE AREA ,TRUFFLES, CHEESE, SALAMIS AND GOOD WINES.
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Cala Violina
Cala Violina beach is perhaps the most beautiful bay in all of Tuscany. Wild and unspoilt is the perfect place to live out of season. You can walk with a white road with perfect views for running, hiking and biking
Tel. +39056637023
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Osteria della Bianca
Typical Tuscan cuisine and pizza
Tel. +39 0587 732236
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Golf
With 18 championship holes and a driving range, the Argentario Golf Club occupies 77 hectares in an environment of great landscape value which has received the "BioAgriCert" environmental certification.
Tel. +39 0564 810292
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Abbey Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Founded in the early fourteenth century by Blessed Bernardo Tolomei the impressive Benedictine houses of Renaissance frescoes by Signorelli and Bazzi called Sodoma
Tel. +39 0577 707611
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Sant'Antimo Abbey
At about 10 kilometers from Montalcino, a romantic Benedictine abbey where you can watch the masses with Gregorian chants of the monks.
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The road of the chestnut - from Tepolini ...
Beautiful trek that starts directly from our village Tepolini. It will pass through lush woods and chestnut trees, water sources and unspoiled landscapes. You will notice also trachytic rock formations
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