San Casciano in Val di Pesa The prince’s home
Literature, nature and idleness with Machiavelli
Vicchio In Vicchio, not by chance
The scenery of the art history books
Cavriglia Valdarno, at the gates of the Chianti
Where ties to the territory are strong
Londa Sweet as a peach
Can a forgotten fruit change the history of a town?
Calenzano Roots and wings
Between castles and parish churches, medieval times and the future - by Emiliano Gucci
Barberino Tavarnelle History is made on the roads
The fate of communities was decided in the shadows of Vallombrosa Monastery, at the crossroads of major trading roads between Siena and Florence
Montemignaio Hidden land of the Casentino
The story of a mysterious wayfarer, a silent bell and the symbol of Christmas
Signa The gold of Signa
A land shaped by water where the past speaks of miracles, castles under siege and straw woven into hats ~ by Barbara Raugei
Capraia e Limite A nautical home, forever embraced by its river
Arno, boat building and scenery: from Etruscan and Roman times to now
San Godenzo The gateway to Casentino
Dante, Campana and the painter Andrea
Montaione The treasures (and secrets) of the old forest
Travel into the woods of Camporena, where you’ll find yourself again, plus artistic treasures and natural prodigies in a pristine mass of nature.
Firenze The first
Agata Smeralda and the people who took her in when still in swaddling blankets - by Federico di Vita
Pontassieve Traces of nobility between the Arno and Sieve
The out of town destination for Florentine families following in the footsteps of Dante and Beatrice, the Medici and the Pazzi
Pelago More wine for all of us up here
A local loon, an odd correspondence and a few reflections on a magnificent but declining land ~ by Daniele Pasquini
Bagno a Ripoli The legend of the Fata Morgana
A German wayfarer comes across Giambologna’s evocative Nymphaeum during his Grand Tour, where he happens upon a curious situation
Dicomano Between the Mugello and the Val di Sieve
A thoroughfare and a trading post since time immemorial
Carmignano A harmony of colours in the heart of Tuscany
A territory rich with stories to recount
Campi Bisenzio Stories of fortresses and castles
The ill-fated banquet that initiated the feud between the Guelph and the Ghibelline families
Fiesole Between stones and the sky
High on the hill, a place "that still keeps with the stones and rocks"
San Giovanni Valdarno The midfielder's secret
Returning to San Giovanni Valdarno and reminders of Masolino, Andreotti and Ciccio Baiano ~ by Gabriele Merlini
Figline e Incisa Valdarno A villa with a ghost – or two
Veronica Cybo’s story, revisited by the writer Andrea Campucci
Agliana Born on the via Cassia
The rise and fall of Agliana is due to its importance as a trade post
Vaiano Water, wind and fuller’s earth
Artisan and proto-industry activity in Vaiano and in the Val di Bisenzio
Rignano sull'Arno A history-rich territory
The oldest churches in Tuscany, the mystery of a sixteenth-century fresco, and a bridge of disputed origins
Reggello A land that’s always beginning and never ending
From the val dell’Arno up, reaching the Vallombrosa mountain, through prehistoric and olive-covered hills
Lamporecchio A charming testimony to local identity
From a special treat to the "Punto di Lamporecchio"
Lastra a Signa A voice more beautiful than silence
Marvels in Bellosguardo ⁓ by Cesare Baccetti
Quarrata Couches, filet lace and the magic pitcher
Memories and ancient trades: the history and character of a remote and diverse territory ~ by Antonietta Catapano
Prato Connected by a “Cintola”
Bernardo Daddi’s “Assumption” and the identity of a city
Sesto Fiorentino A small world nearby
A Florentine reflects on his origins ~ by Simone Lisi
Certaldo “Taking pleasure” where time stands still
With Boccaccio to discover the magical old town, sweet onion, good living, culture and theatre
Montevarchi A mixed blessing
When being "the other one" makes you one-of-a-kind
Cantagallo Stories in the Apennines
From the Romans to the Byzantines, everyone has passed through them, even Dante
Rufina The villa of wine: tradition, myth and legend
Discovering Villa Poggio Reale
Montespertoli Soft hills shaped by expert hands
Land of wine and castles, art and music, oil and wheat, tradition and innovation
Montelupo Fiorentino Roads between heaven and rivers
A town in front and in between ~ by Andrea Bellucci
Greve in Chianti A grandmother, a granddaughter and the joys of a simple life
Following the sparrows; weddings in Montefioralle; a river of robust Chianti and bundles of field flowers – by Costanza Baldini
Montemurlo A visit to a current-day town with a character from the past
A stroll with Davidde Tanini through villas, a church and a castle ~ by Francesca Bargiotti and Samanta Giardino
Poggio a Caiano The outdoor Renaissance
The Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano and the humanistic dreams of Lorenzo the Magnificent ~ by Lorenzo Chiodi
Impruneta The fire of Impruneta
From raw earth to the World’s Dome, without forgetting to dress it well ~ by Marco Vichi
Pistoia Harmonies of art and nature
The old colours of the walled town and, in the background, the grand mountains of the Apennines ~ by Antonio Paolucci
Vaglia Alchemy and magic in Medici times
Myths and Symbols in the Parco di Pratolino, on a journey with Francesco I de' Medici
Montale Home to the Great and the Good
An oasis of peace and tranquillity, the dwelling of artists, politicians and the literati.
Borgo San Lorenzo Once upon a time and once again
Discovering an Art Nouveau village suspended between the Sieve and the Apennines
Castelfiorentino From New York to Castelfiorentino: rediscovering one's roots
An art-filled, emotionally meaningful trip in the heart of Tuscany
Scandicci A promise kept
Traveling on the tram of memories ~ by Simona Bellocci
Empoli Stories of love, musicians, painters and glassmakers
"O, study with dedication and be men or take flight in Empoli for Corpus Domini"
Vinci The origin of genius
The land where the present already has a future. Forever.
Barberino di Mugello Barberino, the beautiful Mugello gateway
Walking on the shores of Lake Bilancino and the surprising trails into the Mugello
Castelfranco Piandiscò Rhymes by an anonymous traveler
A magical land in the verses of an unknown poet
Terranuova Bracciolini Terra Nuova: the places of Leonardo and a slow life
An area that fascinated Da Vinci and which continues to win people over with its food, wine, culture and nature
Larciano Worth a good 10000 gold florins
Breathtaking views from a privileged standpoint
Scarperia e San Piero Medicean country in the Apennines
On a day like any other, June 28, 1569
Firenze The vibrant city
Explore, join, dive right in ~ by Dario Nardella
Barberino Tavarnelle Roots and identity
Love and union in the heart’s journey ~ by Cinzia Dugo
Prato Let me tell you about Prato
Journey into the future
Montemurlo Strolling with Davidde Tanini
Montemurlo’s celebrations seen through his eyes ~ by Francesca Bargiotti and Samanta Giardino
Pistoia Journey through the Giuliano Gori collection
The Fattoria di Celle in the province of Pistoia: a masterpiece of environmental artwork ~ by Costanza Baldini
Gambassi Terme Travelling for travel's sake
Spas, parish churches, hills and castles: in Gambassi, you learn not all travel stops are equal