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Pienza, the ideal Renaissance town

A glance at the small, yet incredibly significant, town of Pienza: the Renaissance dream come true. Continua a leggere

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Gambassi Terme, physical and spiritual wellbeing along the Via Francigena

Tuscany also offers the possibility of relaxing vacations in one of its many spas Continua a leggere

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Livorno, waiting to be discovered

This week one of Pope Francis’ choir ‘boys’ is leading us to the discovery of the ancient free port city of Livorno. Tuscan born Ermenegildo Corsini lives and works in Rome where he is part of the renowned Sistine Chapel … Continua a leggere

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Castiglion Fiorentino, under Cortona’s sun

Located on the top of a hill in the province of Arezzo is the small walled town of Castiglion Fiorentino. Surrounded by beautiful olive groves, the town enjoys magnificent views over the Val di Chio, the Valdichiana and the pre-Apennines. … Continua a leggere

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Terricciola, a matter of Etruscans and wine

In the centre of the province of Pisa, right between Volterra and Pontedera, lies the ancient Etruscan town of Terricciola. Today a monumental complex known as the Hypogeum of Belvedere testifies their presence during the 4th century b.C. Like most … Continua a leggere

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