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Poggibonsi, under the shadow of San Gimignano’s towers

The province of Siena is a great favourite among tourists with stunning regions such as Chianti Senese, Val di Chiana, Val d’Orcia, Crete Senesi and the Val di Merse. However, not many people know that the second largest town of … Continua a leggere

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A look around Empoli

Usually off regular tourist routes, even though it’s on the main railway track from Florence to Pisa, is the town of Empoli located at about 20 km (12 miles) from Florence. Sitting in a plain to the south of the … Continua a leggere

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Chianni, among the olive trees and pines of the Valdera

A visit to Chianni in the Valdera, surrounded by age-old olives and pine forests Continua a leggere

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Oh, The Grand Old Duke of… Tuscany

This week a bit of Tuscan history, a note on local architecture and a magnificent farm estate in Torrita di Siena. Continua a leggere

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San Polo in Chianti, another Tuscan gem

Amongst irises, Romanesque churches and luxuriant vineyards there lies a castle in Chianti… Continua a leggere

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