Chestnuts in Tuscany: a month of celebrations

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From early October till the beginning of December, the Tuscan Autumn proposes many initiatives to celebrating chestnuts, especially on the mountains, where in the past times this fruit was a fundamental product for the feeding of the populations, especially those in the lower walks of life. Their importance for the…

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The Monastery of Camaldoli: soul-soothing walks in the Foreste Casentinesi National Park

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Tuscany commonly means smooth hills, medieval hamlets and towns, Renaissance, artistic masterpieces, cellars of superb wine, fields of sunflowers and vineyards.  Of course, but there is also another Tuscany, where trees are tall, waters limpid and fresh, thick woods are the natural habitat for wolves, foxes, deer, eagles and hawks,…

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