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- the church of San Michele Arcangelo in Pergine Valdarno
Where: Pergine Valdarno
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Curiously, in Pergine Valdarno the feast of the patron saint, who is San Michele Arcangelo, is not celebrated on 29 September, which would be the date of the official canon. Here is celebrated on May 8th for a very specific historical reason, because on this date the apparition... more |
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In the reign of King Bocco.
Where: Castiglion Fibocchi (Castiglion Fibocchi.)
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A document dated 1113 attests the existence of the carnival at the castle of Bocchi. Here yokels and gentlemen dressed up to celebrate the goliardic and democratic party where, for a few days, social differences were suspended. This surreal spirit is projected up to our days,... more |
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San Miniato and its monuments
Where: San Miniato
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San Miniato is a town in the province of Pisa in Tuscany, the historic center of the city is located in a strategic position on a hill halfway between Florence and Pisa. Seat of a diocese, San Miniato is an important economic and industrial center of the leather area of Ponte a... more |
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From the Great War to the Great Peace
Where: Castelfranco Piandisco (Castelfranco Piandiscò)
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On 3 November 2018, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, an exhibition entitled 'From the Great War to the Great Peace' was inaugurated in Castelfranco Piadiscò. Thanks to the dedication and commitment of a municipal employee, numerous... more |
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The picturesque Cavriglia
Where: Cavriglia
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Cavriglia is a town of 9000 inhabitants in the province of Arezzo. It is located in an area of great tourist interest being a short distance from the Chianti hills and the main art cities of Tuscany. There are numerous historic buildings in the town such as the Castello di... more |
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The historic village of San Miniato
Where: San Miniato
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San Miniato is a small town in the province of Pisa. It stands on a hill 150 meters above the level and in ancient times it was of great importance due to its position halfway between Pisa and Florence, near the Arno river and crossed by the Via Francigena. Dominating the... more |
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Trekking to the crags of the Valdarno
Where: Castelfranco Di Sopra (sentiero delle balze)
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From the inhabited area, you walk along the via acqua zolfina and via delle moat in a circular route that leads us to know particular geological conformations. The first part of the route takes place in a dense forest of conifers and broad-leaved trees, where we descend to the... more |
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A strategic and enchanting village: Montevarchi
Where: Montevarchi
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We are in the wonderful Tuscany, in the province of Arezzo. We know that Tuscany is a land full of interests, where the stories and the beauty of the cities of art are famous all over the world. This part of the region is dotted with villages that have made history especially... more |
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Bucine, history, magic, nature
Where: Bucine
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In this magical corner of the Valdambra lies Bucine, a Tuscan village that is part of a territory rich in history, magic and nature. Nestled between Chianti, Valdarno and LA Valdichiana this town is a symbol of excellent production, both in agriculture and in craftsmanship.... more |
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Terranuova Bracciolini
Where: Terranuova Bracciolini (Terranova Bracciolini)
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culture nature wine and food fun
We are in the upper Valdarno, in Tuscany, among its crags, where the ancient buildings of Terranuova Bracciolini emerge, a village located between Arezzo and Florence and overlooking the Arno Valley. A beautiful sight made up of agricultural centers, vineyards, olive groves and... more |
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The hidden beauties of Florence: Figline and Incisa in Valdarno
(Figline e Incisa Valdarno)
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culture wine and food
Until 2013, Figline and Incisa Valdarno were two distinct municipalities of the metropolitan city of Florence, now unified. Among the religious sites not to be missed is the collegiate church of Santa Maria built in 1257 which houses a table by the Master of Figline, or the... more |
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Their Ciuffenna nature and spectacle
Where: Loro Ciuffenna (loro Ciuffenna )
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nature wine and food
Loro Ciuffenna, a town in Tuscany, in the province of Arezzo is nestled in the Pratomagno mountains and includes 21 mountain hamlets. Its territory is crossed by the Ciuffenna river which is rich in water and makes this area very fertile. The municipal administration is always... more |
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Castelfranco di Sotto yesterday and today
Where: Castelfranco Di Sotto (Castelfranco di Sotto)
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Castelfranco di Sotto is located in Tuscany, in the province of Pisa and has 13453 inhabitants. In the past it was a village with medieval walls and towers which were unfortunately demolished in the 1960s. Today only a few towers remain standing, which represent the medieval... more |
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Discover San Giovanni Valdarno
Where: San Giovanni Valdarno
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San Giovanni Valdarno is an Italian town of 16 754 inhabitants in the province of Arezzo in Tuscany. It is with great certainty the most representative area of the Upper Valdarno. The urban structure of the historic center recalls the organization of the Roman city, with a large... more |