Heritage Open Day May 21st – Lunigiana Venues

Pubblicato il 6 Maggio 2017 da Genni

01 Castel dell'Aquila, Gragnola, credits official website

The historical territory of Lunigiana, between La Spezia and Massa Carrara, is ready to celebrate Heritage Open Day on May 21st. Castles, historic houses and gardens are, in fact, ready to open their doors and gates.

02 Fosdinovo, credits Histouring

Amongst the many sites one can visit are the elegant Hydrangea Garden of the medieval Malaspina Castle in Fosdinovo and the more highland garden of the Castle of Bagnone where at 4 pm the local philharmonic band will be playing.

03 Castello di Bagnone, credits Davide Papalini

At Ponte di Monzone, the 17th-century Villa Giannetti will be open for visits. This villa has belonged to the Giannetti family since it was built! At Gragnola, instead, the Castel dell’Aquila will be open from 10 am to 7 pm. This imposing fortress, built between the 9th and 10th century, enjoys a breathtaking view perched on its hill. Here it will also be possible to taste some local products.

04 Convento del Carmine di Cerignano, Fivizzano, credits ADSI

Outside Fivizzano one can visit the 16th-century Convento del Carmine and the gardens of Villa La Pescigola, especially renowned for its daffodils. Both are great wedding locations.

05 Palazzo Fantoni Bononi, Fivizzano

Furthermore, in Fivizzano it will be possible to visit Palazzo Fantoni Bononi, seat of the Printing Museum. Here in the gardens a tea buffet will be offered. Up above Licciana Nardi, the Malaspina Castle of Monti will open its doors for the first time. Guided tours for small groups from 11 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 7 pm.

06 Castello Malaspina di Monti di Licciana Nardi, credits Luca Andreetti_02

In addition, open are the park of Villa Pavesi Ruschi di Teglia, Mulazzo, the gardens of Villa Pavesi Negri – Baldini at Scorano and those of Palazzo Negri Dosi at Pontremoli.

07 Palazzo Negri Dosi, credits Bruce Hammers

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Vermentino Wine Train

Pubblicato il 3 Maggio 2017 da Genni

01 treno-a-vapore-val-d-orcia

There’s not only Treno Natura going around Tuscany. There’s another one which on June 11th will be uniting Tuscany to Liguria. It’s the Treno del Vermentino.

02 The amphitheatre of Luni, credits Mapio.net

This old steam train will leave Livorno at 8.32 am and go through the stations of Pisa Centrale, Pisa San Rossore, Torre del Lago, Viareggio, Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi, Massa Centro and Carrara Avenza to stop at the old train station of Luni in Liguria by 11.30 am.

03 Castelnuovo Magra, credits Chiara Gallo

From there participants will be taken up the hills to Castelnuovo Magra, a small town with a large historical background, and invited to celebrate Benvenuto Vermentino. It will be possible to taste over 100 labels of Vermentino wine coming from Liguria, Tuscany, Sardinia and Corsica.

04 Palazzo Amati-Ingolotti-Cornelio, credits Genni Gianfranceschi

There will also be visits to the 18th-century palazzi of Castelnuovo Magra, cooking shows, local food stalls and the chance to get a bite of what this generous territory has to offer.

05 Benvenuto Vermentino and the tower, credits Chiara Gallo

It will also be possible to visit the medieval tower of the Palace of the Bishops of Luni, from which one enjoys a breathtaking view of the Magra Valley and seacoast.  The tower, in that period, will be hosting an exhibition of photographer Mario Dondero, “A Tribute to Prague, Tracking Utz”.

06 Town centre of Castelnuovo Magra, credits Genni Gianfranceschi

Certainly an opportunity that one can’t miss if you love wine and quaint hill towns with extraordinary views.

07 Castelnuovo Magra credits pag uff Torre del Castello dei Vescovi di Luni - Castelnuovo Magra SP_01

 

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Ferrari 70 1947-2017

Pubblicato il 20 Aprile 2017 da Genni

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Ferrari is celebrating its 70th anniversary and it has chosen Tuscany as one of the international locations for a four-day celebration. After New Zealand, Hong Kong and Thailand in March, and Qatar and Indonesia in April, May will be our month.

02 Lucca

On May 5th, in fact, the traditional Ferrari Cavalcade and Classic Cavalcade will leave Forte Dei Marmi on the coast of Versilia for a trip inland to Capannori and then Lucca for lunch. The road back to Forte dei Marmi will be through Castelnuovo di Garfagnana.

03 Lerici

On the 6th this most exclusive Gran Turismo event, reserved to only the most important owners all over the world of the Prancing Horse, will be leaving for Lerici, then round back towards Viareggio and then Pisa for lunch under the leaning tower. The evening will be spent in one of the most iconic glamour night clubs of Versilia, La Capannina, especially renowned in the 60s and 70s for its famous clients.

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In the meanwhile, on both the 6th and 7th, Ferrari lovers will be able to admire their favourite vehicles on show in Forte dei Marmi – in Via Carducci and Piazza Garibaldi- from 5 pm to 10 am.

05 Malaspina Castle of Massa

On Monday 8th May, the cars will start off to tackle one of Italy’s most fascinating roads, the Strada dell’Abetone, that unites Tuscany to Emilia. After crossing the marble town of Massa, the Ferraris will enter the breathtaking Regional Nature Reserve of the Apuan Alps and leave Tuscany for Sassuolo and finally Maranello the home of the Prancing Horse.

06 Credits Sentieri Liguri Apuani

Certainly an event that Ferrari lovers lucky to be in the area shouldn’t miss.

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Capodanno Pisano, Pisa’s New Year Day

Pubblicato il 14 Marzo 2017 da Genni

01 Capodanno Pisano

Since 1749 Pisa, together with other Tuscan cities such as Florence and Siena, celebrates New Year Day in advance.

02 Piazza dei Miracoli

On, and around, March 25th, in fact, the city of the Leaning Tower of Pisa will be welcoming 2018 with many events and appointments.

03 Fortilizio della Cittadella

On the 24th, for instance, at the Fortilizio della Cittadella there’s the book presentation of “Le tre età di Pisa” (Pisa’s three ages) and later in the Republican Dockyards of the Cittadella there will be an opening dinner with songs, poems and stories in the vernacular.

04 Piazza dei Cavalieri

On the 25th, at 9 am there will be the traditional pageant crossing the main squares to converge into Piazza dei Cavalieri. At 11.30 am everyone leaves for the Cathedral, within which at noon Pisa will celebrate its New Year.

05 Ponte di Mezzo

At 1.30 pm everyone moves over to the bridge, Ponte di Mezzo, to admire the exhibition jumps of the Folgore paratroopers. The afternoon will be full of events such as another book presentation (“Matilda” by Rita Coruzzi) and the presentation of the Italian racing team competing in the next edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

06 Fireworks

In the evening the many nooks of  Pisa will be full of parties, dancing and medieval songs. At 10.30 pm everyone will converge on the Lungarni, the avenues along the river Arno, to enjoy the firework display. At 11 pm Piazza Garibaldi will host the first concert of Pisa’s New Year Day.

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Sunday, 26th March, sees the city investing the participants of the Gioco del Ponte, the rowers of the maritime republics regatta and much more together with more concerts and parties scattered around town.

08 Walls

Furthermore, on both Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th it will be possible to walk around the medieval walls of Pisa. From March 23rd to April 15th, during the weekend, there will be guided tours of the Fortilizio and Torre Guelfa. So Happy New Year Pisa!

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Treno Natura 2017

Pubblicato il 4 Marzo 2017 da Genni

01 Treno Natura 2017

This year’s programme for the Nature Train is packed with exciting trips and events. Kicking off on March 19th, the train leaves Siena for San Giovanni d’Asso and Montalcino on the trip known as the Marzuolo Truffle Train, a scent of truffles in the Crete Senesi.

02 Orcia Wine Festival

In April, the train leaves on the 17th for the Regional Antiques Fair at Buonconvento, stopping on the way at Asciano and Monte Antico, on the 23rd for the Orcia Wine Festival in San Quirico d’Orcia, and again on the 25th for Castiglione d’Orcia with the Spring edition touching also the stations of Buonconvento, Monte Antico and Asciano.

03 Buonconvento

In May, one can enjoy the May Songs on the 1st with the train leaving Siena for Buonconvento, Monte Antico, Asciano, Sant’Angelo Scalo and Montalcino.  On the 14th it will be the turn of the delicious cheese and broad bean market at Asciano. On the 21st there’s a party to celebrate the history of the railway and it will be bringing our Nature Train to Torrenieri and Montalcino. On the 28th the Etruscan Train, instead, will be taking travellers to discover the city of Lars Porsena, Chiusi.

04 Museo della Terracotta, Petroio

On June 11th visits will be to the Terracotta Exhibition in Petroio and the Farmer’s market at Trequanda. On the 18th San Quirico d’Orcia is celebrating Redbeard’s festival with all the quarters competing. On July 9th there will be another trip to San Quirico for a medieval religious festivity, l’Offerta dei Censi.

05 Ruzzi della Conca, Chiusi

In September, the train puffs off on the 3rd for Chiusi to admire its Ruzzi della Conca, an ancient joust. On the 23rd it’s the turn of the Val d’Arbia Festival at Buonconvento. A good opportunity to enjoy this delightful medieval village.

06 Blu Etrusco, Murlo

On October 1st travellers will be participating in the Etruscan Blue Festival at Murlo’s castle, while on the 8th foodies can enjoy the Porcino mushroom Festival at Vivo and Castiglione d’Orcia. There will also be other delicious plates on the stands. On the 15th it’s the turn of the village festival in Abbadia San Salvatore, another fascinating ancient hamlet. Trequanda and it freshly pressed olive oil festival will be the train’s destination on the 22nd.

07 Sagra del Tordo, Montalcino

How can one miss the Thrush Festival in the land of Brunello wine on October 29th in Montalcino? It’s one of Autumn’s most anticipated events. On November 12th, and again on the 19th, the train will be returning to Montalcino, after a stop in San Giovanni d’Asso, for the White Truffle Exhibition.

08 Mostra Mercato Tartufo Bianco, Asciano

In December, on the 3rd,  the train is ready to leave Grosseto this time for Siena, after stopping in at Monte Antico, Asciano and Buonconvento, for the food market in Piazza del Campo. On the 8th it is back in Siena to take its commuters  to the White Truffle Festival in Asciano and on the 10th to the Olive Oil Fete in San Quirico d’Orcia on its last journey for 2017.

 

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