Val di Cecina has so much to offer tourists on their holidays to Tuscany as it has so much to do and see, all in one easily accessible area. Visiting the towns of Montecatini Val di Cecina and Castelnuovo Val di Cecina would create a charming day trip full of art, historic culture and of course, appetizing Tuscan cuisine! There is a wealth of accommodation in the Val di Cecina including, villas, farmhouses and other holiday rentals for visitors to base their stay in as they discover this intriguing land.
Begin the day with a trip to the medieval town of Montecatini Val di Cecina, perched on the Poggio la Croce hill overlooking the valley. From here, tourists can see the nearby town of Volterra, less than fifteen kilometres away.
Begin the day with a trip to the medieval town of Montecatini Val di Cecina, perched on the Poggio la Croce hill overlooking the valley. From here, tourists can see the nearby town of Volterra, less than fifteen kilometres away.
Visit the once famous thriving copper mine caves that made this town very prosperous in the past. They ceased mining here in 1907 and it was converted into a fascinating museum for visitors to walk around and learn about how it was once the richest copper mine in Europe! Tours are only €3 and would be a hugely worthwhile visit.
Walk around the grand parish church of St. Biagio in the town to admire its classic Romanesque merged with gothic style architecture as well as its collection of outstanding scared art. After a tasty lunch in the town square, why not explore the depths of a nearby deep cave full of bizarre naturally formed sculptures made over the millennia from erosion as well as some almost eerie dark pools and wells.
The tour is only €4.50 and would be a valuable learning experience for tourists as well as being an enjoyable one!
Walk around the grand parish church of St. Biagio in the town to admire its classic Romanesque merged with gothic style architecture as well as its collection of outstanding scared art. After a tasty lunch in the town square, why not explore the depths of a nearby deep cave full of bizarre naturally formed sculptures made over the millennia from erosion as well as some almost eerie dark pools and wells.
The tour is only €4.50 and would be a valuable learning experience for tourists as well as being an enjoyable one!
Just over half an hour’s drive away is the stunning Orange Flag awarded town of Castelnuovo, surrounded by dense chestnut trees and sitting on top of an odd cone shaped hill.
This perfectly preserved medieval town boasts of having the narrowest street in the world which they call the ‘Chiassino’ and is indeed a tightly packed town of narrow cobbled streets and houses.
Take a tour around the parish church of San Salvatore which houses a spectacular 14th century crucifix which is one of the best examples of Pisan sculpture in the valley.
There are some excellent hiking trails around the town including one which leads you in clear view of the nearby village of Sasso where you will see a strange phenomenon! Watch the ‘putizze’, cold gas fumes and the ‘fumaroles’, the steam fumes rising from the earth due to the active geothermal activity in the area. This town also has an excellent tourist information point to find out everything you need to know about Castelnuovo and the rest of the Val di Cecina.
This exciting day trail can give tourists a fantastic insight into how the local culture, history and gastronomy have made Val di Cecina such a perfect place to visit on holidays to Italy!
This perfectly preserved medieval town boasts of having the narrowest street in the world which they call the ‘Chiassino’ and is indeed a tightly packed town of narrow cobbled streets and houses.
Take a tour around the parish church of San Salvatore which houses a spectacular 14th century crucifix which is one of the best examples of Pisan sculpture in the valley.
There are some excellent hiking trails around the town including one which leads you in clear view of the nearby village of Sasso where you will see a strange phenomenon! Watch the ‘putizze’, cold gas fumes and the ‘fumaroles’, the steam fumes rising from the earth due to the active geothermal activity in the area. This town also has an excellent tourist information point to find out everything you need to know about Castelnuovo and the rest of the Val di Cecina.
This exciting day trail can give tourists a fantastic insight into how the local culture, history and gastronomy have made Val di Cecina such a perfect place to visit on holidays to Italy!
