An encounter with Artume, in search of etymology
Towns hidden within forests and riverfronts, in a land of biodiversity
The fate of communities was decided in the shadows of Vallombrosa Monastery, at the crossroads of major trading roads between Siena and Florence
A local loon, an odd correspondence and a few reflections on a magnificent but declining land ~ by Daniele Pasquini
Along the Via Laurentana, among landscapes of dreams, art, and taste
Discovering a municipality that’s rich in tradition and ancient stories and very attached to its soil
From the sun-kissed coast to the inland heat through Mediterranean woods
An exciting journey in unique countryside among villages and castles surrounded by art history and gastronomy
Into the heart of Tuscany to discover the Valdambra
Ancient walls and a nature reserve along the Via Francigena
A wild land with a glorious history and a present with a green future
Everything changes; everything remains the same
Defined by Boccaccio as "Castello Insigne", Montopoli counts among its residents one of the greatest etchers in the world
Among craftsmanship and art
Chianti and L’Eroica in the “most livable place in the world”
The close relationship between the river and (even the) living – in the words of Simona Baldanzi
Cardinal Flavio Chigi speaks of San Quirico d’Orcia
Can a forgotten fruit change the history of a town?
The out of town destination for Florentine families following in the footsteps of Dante and Beatrice, the Medici and the Pazzi
“After passing Siena and having crossed the ponte d’Arbia, I find her, a land of light that remains close to me ...” (M. Luzi) ~ by Mita Feri
Travel into the woods of Camporena, where you’ll find yourself again, plus artistic treasures and natural prodigies in a pristine mass of nature.
Bernardo Daddi’s “Assumption” and the identity of a city
Discover secret gardens and a sumptuous villa
The story of Federigo Bobini, known as Gnicche the Arezzo Bandit ~ by Anna Martini
The story of a castle stone, stronger than war and centuries
Few know that Tuscany is home to a town of smugglers to make El Paso shake in its boots
A thoroughfare and a trading post since time immemorial
The Medici era reached new heights on the battlefield
Gigliola and Count Pannocchieschi ~ by Claudio Ulivelli
The “Good Government” frescoes by Ambrogio Lorenzetti. A simbiotic link between city and countryside, an ethnic and aesthetic model of civilization
The lines of grapevines, olive and cypress tress, crags of tuff. A village that dominates the golden and emerald valley ~ by Matilde Cirini
A Florentine reflects on his origins ~ by Simone Lisi
I would stick my fingers in the water dreamily, navigating my way through the marsh...
The history and legend of a temple dedicated to the goddess Minerva Medica, between romantic poets and Risorgimento fervour
"Born from a loving thought and a dream of beauty"
A tale of a normal trip with an extraordinary stop ~ by Anna Maria Vignali
Discovering Villa Poggio Reale
When we were alive / we roamed the olive trees / now that we’re dead / we walk these orchards
A town of old stone houses, home to stories and legends among the green woodland of Casentino
Discover healing waters and miraculous events
Between castles and parish churches, medieval times and the future - by Emiliano Gucci
A journey through legendary stones and neverending mines
High on the hill, a place "that still keeps with the stones and rocks"
Memories and ancient trades: the history and character of a remote and diverse territory ~ by Antonietta Catapano
A colorful and quiet place where the memory of miners lives on
Experience the Middle Ages in Valdelsa, among fortresses, villages and magic fountains
A land shaped by water where the past speaks of miracles, castles under siege and straw woven into hats ~ by Barbara Raugei
Returning to San Giovanni Valdarno and reminders of Masolino, Andreotti and Ciccio Baiano ~ by Gabriele Merlini
Culture and tradition amid farming and industrial memories
Suspended between past and future
All made more precious by the work of the Della Robbia
Born from the sea, it nestles among white hills, in the evening it turns into the colour of fire, at night it flies into the sky
"O, study with dedication and be men or take flight in Empoli for Corpus Domini"
A town in front and in between ~ by Andrea Bellucci
...Just stone, wind and sky
A magical land in the verses of an unknown poet
Today people in Montemaggio continue to pass down legends of the seven maidens of Ava Zenovi dei Lombardi - by Roberta Burroni
Marvels in Bellosguardo ⁓ by Cesare Baccetti
In the heart of Tuscany, discovering an ancient village rich in charm and history
3,000 years of history in a territory that’s still wild, heated by geothermal energy and by its people
An area that fascinated Da Vinci and which continues to win people over with its food, wine, culture and nature
Wandering through an unblemished landscape, drinking in the sights and smells
Arno, boat building and scenery: from Etruscan and Roman times to now
The Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano and the humanistic dreams of Lorenzo the Magnificent ~ by Lorenzo Chiodi
The historic game involving an oak wood cuff and a hand-stitched leather ball is much-loved by the people of Monte San Savino
Medieval streets and theatre legends: beauty blends with a taste for life
A sky like a ceiling ~ by Giulio Pedani
Discovering one of Italy’s most beautiful wetlands, at the intersection of centuries-old roads
Follow the nymph in the town of healing waters
From the val dell’Arno up, reaching the Vallombrosa mountain, through prehistoric and olive-covered hills
Journey to discover a unique square
Vines round one’s neck and an oak belt at the waist ~ by Alessandro Schwed
From a special treat to the "Punto di Lamporecchio"
The oldest churches in Tuscany, the mystery of a sixteenth-century fresco, and a bridge of disputed origins
Veronica Cybo’s story, revisited by the writer Andrea Campucci
From sacred images to peasant scenes, an artistic trip to discover paintings found nowhere else in the world
Breathtaking views from a privileged standpoint
Where ties to the territory are strong
The story of a mysterious wayfarer, a silent bell and the symbol of Christmas
...and two eccentric ‘expats’
Land of wine and castles, art and music, oil and wheat, tradition and innovation
The history of a castle, an ancient carnival and a mad town
The centuries-old history of a land long dedicated to woolwork
Through a series of ephemeral clues, a delicate soul of the Divine Comedy gets connected to a secret spot
The land where the present already has a future. Forever.
Traveling on the tram of memories ~ by Simona Bellocci
Amid the scent of nature and picturesque views, hear shrill calls in the distance
When being "the other one" makes you one-of-a-kind
History of the rebel town that vowed to follow the Medici to the end
Following the sparrows; weddings in Montefioralle; a river of robust Chianti and bundles of field flowers – by Costanza Baldini
From raw earth to the World’s Dome, without forgetting to dress it well ~ by Marco Vichi
Literature, nature and idleness with Machiavelli
From the Grand Duke Leopold to Miro, Giuseppe Verdi and Sirio Maccioni: traces of history and the future in Montecatini Terme
A UNESCO-listed Old Town crossed by the Via Francigena. Stone towers that remind an ancient and yet also boldly contemporary history
Centuries-old land in harmony between civilisation and nature
A journey down the trails of travelers and of Hannibal himself
An art-filled, emotionally meaningful trip in the heart of Tuscany
Noble families in and around Castiglione d’Orcia
In other words? The highest quality of life, experienced through music, colors, wisdom and tastes
In the most beautiful part of Tuscany, between the Crete Senesi and the Chianti
A territory rich with stories to recount
Next to the fire, storytelling reverberates on the flames in an infinite array of reflections and is highlighted in the amber drops of Vin Santo
A soulful journey through time, spanning art, legend and faith
In the middle of the beautiful Crete Senesi, halfway between Chianti and Val di Chiana. Land that is unparalleled, rough and strong like the elements
Agata Smeralda and the people who took her in when still in swaddling blankets - by Federico di Vita
The ill-fated banquet that initiated the feud between the Guelph and the Ghibelline families
With Boccaccio to discover the magical old town, sweet onion, good living, culture and theatre
The Teatro del Silenzio established by tenor Andrea Bocelli turned the spotlight on some of the most picturesque countryside near Pisa
A sudden departure. Strong will. An unexpected flight in pursuit of happiness.
A German wayfarer comes across Giambologna’s evocative Nymphaeum during his Grand Tour, where he happens upon a curious situation
A place of stone and wine
Between 1200 and 1300 were fundamental years in the history of this city. Today, it proudly celebrates its past
Between streams, stone cottages and the scent of chestnuts ~ by Giovanni Guidelli
Castles, legends and a rich history
A journey into “fields of olives” and art
Journey into the future
The fortress dominates the beauty of its territory, preserving the memory of its past in the landscape and in the stories of its people
Spas, parish churches, hills and castles: in Gambassi, you learn not all travel stops are equal
Oil, wine, culture, beauty
The ruins of the Fortress of the Alberti are silent witnesses of turbulent events
Explore, join, dive right in ~ by Dario Nardella
The Sanctuary of Frassine: history and legend ~ by Claudio Ulivelli
Stories about the Medieval streets
A tragic love story in Roccatederighi
Love and union in the heart’s journey ~ by Cinzia Dugo
The secret hidden in the waters near Massa Marittima
Fumacchio tells its story ~ by Claudio Ulivelli
where the water is never peaceful ~ by Claudio Ulivelli