The Abbey of Vallombrosa stands on the slopes of the Pratomagno massif about 30 km south-east of Florence, immersed in the deep, ancient and shady forests of chestnut trees, white firs and beeches. The complex is one of the oldest and renown Abbeys in Tuscany, already mentioned by the Renaissance…
When at the end of the High Middle Ages Florence was one of the most flourishing and potent cities in Europe the Government, controlled by the rich class of merchants, decided to found five “new lands” to reorganize a part of its countryside and utilize in a more efficient way…
December is definitely one of my favourite months of the year: even though the days are short and cold is intense, the upcoming holidays with their lights and ornaments, the delicious Christmas sweets and the several events such as markets and nativity scenes make Christmastime always very special! I love…
The Florentines refer to it as “Diladdarno“, literally “on the other side of the Arno”: it’s the district located on the left side of the river, opposite to the right one that boasts the most famous monuments renowned all over the world, such as the Cathedral, the Uffizi Museum and…
A trip through the mysteries and legends of the Middle Ages, up and down the enchanting Tuscan hills in the territories of Siena and Arezzo. A full itinerary to experience during a weekend or a longer vacation, or enjoy with day-trips to the single places. Tuscany is universally known as…
