Archive for 'Localities'

  

Tuesday, January 6, 2015
street in Monticchiello
Embark on a delightful day trip to the medieval hilltop village of Monticchiello in Val d’Orcia.

This Tuscan village has records of it dating as far back as 973 and passed under the ownership of many territories through the centuries.

Choose from a stunning range of villas in Val d'Orcia where you can enjoy the best of peaceful scenery and leisurely day trips to its towns and villages including Monticchiello.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Day Trips, Localities, Orcia Valley, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, January 6, 2015
View of Castellina in Chianti
Situated in the famous wine-making region of Chianti in Tuscany is the charming hilltop town of Castellina in Chianti.

This small commune has a lot to offer tourists and can easily be reached as it lies along the Chiantigiana road between Florence and Siena. Florence is only 35 kilometres north of Castellina in Chianti and Siena is around 15 kilometres south-east of it.

Book into a luxury villa in Chianti where you can indulge in the finest accommodation, food, wine and scenery this area of Tuscany has to offer!

Castellina in Chianti dates back to Etruscan times but during the bitter territorial feuds between Florence and Siena several centuries ago, it was savagely destroyed and rebuilt on many occasions. Each time it was built with stronger defensive walls in the hope of protecting it in the future.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Chianti, Day Trips, Localities, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, January 6, 2015
View of Pienza
Siena city in Tuscany is a very popular tourist destination with lots to see and do. If you’re staying at a vacation rental in Siena and want to go on a day trip outside of the city then here are some towns within driving distance worth visiting.

Just over 50 kilometres from Siena is the Renaissance town of Pienza. Situated in the heart of Val d’Orcia, this site was awarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The main sights here are the beautiful cathedral and the Palazzo Piccolomini.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Siena, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Tuesday, December 23, 2014
lamone river beside marradi
Go on a wonderful day trip to the quaint town of Marradi in Tuscany and enjoy all the sights and attractions it has to offer.

It’s situated around 45 kilometres north east of Florence and lies close to other lovely towns worth visiting called Palazzuolo sul Senio and Borgo San Lorenzo.

Stay in a charming villa in Mugello with a swimming pool where you can explore Marradi and other superb towns, villages and attractions in this picturesque area of Tuscany.     Read More
Posted in: Events, Localities, October, Small Towns

  

Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Cobbled street in Bibbona
Bibbona is a stunning town in the Livorno province of Tuscany tucked into the picturesque Val di Cecina. This popular seaside resort has four kilometres of white sandy beaches overlooking the pristine Tuscan coast.

Book into a beautiful villa in Mannaione, only a few kilometres from Bibbona where you can enjoy the many sights and attractions in this coastal part of Tuscany.

Tourists with a passion for nature would thoroughly enjoy a few days in Bibbona as right beside the town is a scenic network of forests and hilly walkways to explore. The stone paved historic town centre of Bibbona is beautifully preserved.     Read More
Posted in: April, Events, Localities, Small Towns