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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Anghiari, the gem of Valtiberina

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The hilltop medieval hamlet of Anghiari dominates the Upper Valley of the Tiber River, in the easternmost area of the Province of Arezzo. Surrounded by imposing walls, its nice squares and narrow alleys are overlooked by nice craft workshops, palaces and houses with small windows and balconies adorned with colourful…

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