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The Wine and Olive Oil Trail of Lucca, Montecarlo and Versilia – Strada del Vino e dell’Olio Lucca Montecarlo e Versilia

Our voyage on the food and wine trails of Tuscany takes us this week in the province of Lucca, among vineyards and olive groves 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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Camaiore, the Gem of Versilia

Along the Versilia Coast, Camaiore certainly stands out as a rare and precious gem. Lying at the foot of the Apuan Alps, its territory extends uniquely through four different geographic areas. Continua a leggere

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Casciana Terme, the warm heart of Tuscany

In the heart of the Pisan Hills region lies the town of Casciana Terme, one of many dotting these knolls. The name Casciana derives from the Latin name Cassius, so presumably it was the “Land of Cassio”, but a first … 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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