valdichiana

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The fertile land of the Valdichiana made it a contended area between Siena and Arezzo during the Middle Ages. But the land was abandoned in the following centuries and the area became a marsh. The reclaiming started in the 19th century and the Valdichiana once again turned out to be an agriculture area plotted with villages and castles on the hills.

tuscany valdichiana
tuscany valdichiana

arezzo - At first sight it looks like one of the many Medieval Tuscan cities, but in reality its origins date back to the VI...
chianciano terme - In perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape, Chianciano Terme keeps in its numerous parks and gardens a...
chianti - Chianti is a large wine zone extending through much of Tuscany.The Chianti region of Italy is known for its beauty,...
cortona - Cortona is a lovely town of the Val di Chiana.It is very interested from an artistic and historical point of view....
elba island - Elba's fame has derived from its wine production which boasts a long tradition. Elban wine, already famous during...
empoli - Empoli has got a very old history and a past rich in culture. The old town centre is well preserved and it is witness...
florence - Florence keeps an exceptional artistic heritage which is a marvellous evidence of its aged culture. Cimabue and...
grosseto - Grosseto is the main town in Maremma. Of medieval origin, it grew after the destruction (10th century) of the nearby...
livorno - The sea flows through the Medicean canals right into the old quarters of the city, giving Livorno the unique charm of...
lucca - Lucca is an ancient city with Roman origins (it became a Latin colony in180 BC). It still maintains the urban...
massa carrara - Massa stands 65 m. above sea level at the mouth of the Frigido valley, at the foot of the Apuan Alps (Mount Pisanino,...
montalcino - Montalcino is atown in Tuscany very famous for its wines. The people of this town have always been devoted to the...
monte argentario - The promontory of Monte Argentario, whose landscape is considered hilly, (Punta telegrafo 635 meters over the sea...
montecatini terme - Montecatini Terme is one of the European spa capitals.One of its most striking characteristics is the large green...
mugello - The territory of the Mugello - Sieve Valley has inherited from this period few, but important and typical dishes and...
pisa - The town of Pisa is of Etruscan origin. In 179 B.C. it became a Roman colony and in 89 B.C. a Roman municipium. Pisa...
pistoia - Pistoia lies at the far end of the uninterrupted strip of urban settlement that stretches all the way from Firenze....
prato - Capital city of the province of Prato since 1993, Prato is situated 61 meters above sea level in the plain which is...
san gimignano - San Gimignanoís cultural and natural patrimony have been recognized by UNESCO, but even more impressive is the...
siena - About Siena we cannot forget to remember its gastronomy and the wine production, that offers a striking variety of...
tuscany - Tuscany, or Toscana, lies in central Italy, midway down the peninsula, with miles of coastline on the Tyrrhenian Sea....
val orcia - The territory of the Val d'Orcia is made up, mainly of a hilly landscape with gently rolling hills and valleys...
valdichiana - The fertile land of the Valdichiana made it a contended area between Siena and Arezzo during the Middle Ages. But the...
versilia - In Versilia you can rediscover the perfumes and tastes of the ìpoorî cooking. The mushrooms, which are prepared in...

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