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Location San Miniato, Tuscany, Italy

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The territory surrounding the city of Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower is vast and varied. The lands that surround it are many and very different, but they are all recognized for a heartfelt belonging to this ancient province that is certainly not made solely of his, albeit solemn, Pisa.

The landscape of these typically Tuscan countryside is characterized by rolling hills interspersed with lively plains and rivers also important, such as the Arno. Here nature and the hands of man have united for the preservation of an extraordinary landscape. There is above all the nature that gives precious thermal waters and harbingers of relaxing holidays, such as Casciana, San Giuliano and Uliveto; there is the nature of the beaches for everyone, from Marina di Pisa to Tirrenia, passing through Calambrone and Marina di Vecchiano; Then there is the nature of the silent and evocative countryside - the one that has as a backdrop places of peace as Fauglia, Orciano or Lajatico, with its Theatre of Silence, in fact -; there is the unspoilt one of the Tenuta di San Rossore, where the scents of the pine forest welcome a rich fauna. A nature that welcomes the presence of man in the hills dotted with farmhouses and cypresses and on Mount Pisano, designed by mule tracks, terraces and hiking trails.

It is in these same countryside that the strong peasant origins of this territory are preserved: the many farms that produce wine, oil, fruit, but also wheat and sunflowers provide quality products that make the food and wine of the Terre di Pisa is heterogeneous and characterized by details that make it unique. Among the excellences to mention there is undoubtedly the IGP oil of the Monti Pisani; not to mention what the vineyards of Terricciola give, for example, or in general the towns touched by the Strada del Vino delle Colline Pisane; the products of San Miniato such as white truffle or mallegato, a sausage Slow Food presidium; the beach honey; the derivatives of Mucco Pisano and wild boar; as well as the many recipes handed down from generations and now well-reviewed by some chefs.

The ability to transform precious raw materials into top products is the same of the artisans, who in this area still retain the desire to live a job done with skill. This is the case of the cities of ceramics such as Montopoli and Calcinaia, the baskets intertwined with Buti and the furniture of Cascina and Ponsacco, but also of the leather district, the area of Castelfranco, Santa Croce, Santa Maria a Monte, which emerges for the processing of leather.

The craftsmanship has been sublimated in art in Pisa, a city that does not end in its Piazza dei Miracoli, but whose beauty is made of characteristic squares such as the Vettovaglie and the Pera, museums and its poetic Lungarni. The art of these areas, which is a continuum throughout the territory, does not disdain modern and contemporary works: you go from Calci, with the monumental Certosa that houses the Museum of Natural History, Vicopisano and Pontedera. Equally worthy are the villages scattered around the countryside, which often surprise with important museums: for example Capannoli, Chianni, Lari, Palaia and Peccioli.

There is another common thread, finally, that unites all the localities of this territory and that is the best way to know it thoroughly. Intense and lively are the folkloristic events, the village festivals and historical re-enactments, who know how to bring out what is really the soul of the Terre di Pisa.

LIFE IN TUSCANY

Tuscany is made of all the best that Italy has to offer: a thousand-year history, a rich culture, artisan traditions handed down from generations and, last but not least, food and wine, famous all over the world.

The AREA

There are many reasons to visit Tuscany, the beautiful land set in central Italy. The essence of this region is also contained in the many small villages, often with a medieval heritage, that mark the surrounding landscape of continuous green hills. Pisa with its leaning tower is famous all over the world, as well as the Chianti area, known for its wine tradition that produces some of the finest wines. Do not forget the wonderful cities of Florence and Siena.

RESTAURANTS

There are many restaurants, bars and pizzerias in Tuscany that offer traditional dishes. If you are looking for an authentic place to eat to experience real food and the best wines, you are in the perfect place!

NIGHT CLUBS AND BARS

Tuscany can be overall a traditional and historical region of Italy, it still has everything you need in terms of nightlife. Whether you like to take your night walks in the city or you like to drink a cocktail with your feet in the sand, in any case, Tuscany offers so many options that you may have difficulty choosing where your next evening will be.
Summer activities
The best time to visit Tuscany is from April to June and from September to October, when the weather is usually optimal.

ACTIVITY
Join the only tour that takes you to the Cinque Terre on a day trip from Florence, including a boat ride. Join a Tuscan cooking class, market tour and lunch from Florence. Or join a half-day Chianti wine tour from Florence.


ANNUAL EVENTS
A popular market, the Befana Fair, takes place every year between Christmas and the Epiphany in Piazza Navona in the center of Rome. The Carnival of Viareggio, one of the most famous pre-lenten carnivals in the world is held in February (5, 12, 18, 26, 28 February)

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THEME ITINERARIES

TUSCANY IN BLUE - THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/costa/index.html

THE TUSCANY OF SMALL ANCIENT VILLAGES


TUSCANY - ART, TRADITION AND ANCIENT CRAFTS
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/temi/art-and-culture/

Green Tuscany - parks, reserves and outdoor sports
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/temi/outdoors/

Children’s Tuscany - Places for families
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/temi/family/

THE TUSCANY OF THE SOUL - THE PATHS OF FAITH
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/temi/francigena-and-historical-hikes/

Tuscany at the table - taste, flavors and traditions
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/temi/food-and-wine/

TUSCANY OF WELLNESS AND WELLNESS
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/temi/spa-and-wellness/

ROMANTIC TUSCANY
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/temi/romantic-and-wedding/

Local Transport

Station San Miniato 7 km.
Pisa airport 60 km.
Florence airport 50 km.

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  San Miniato, Citta Del Tartufo

Sitting atop three hillsides that dominate their section of the Arno river valley, San Miniato has resided for hundreds of years. Recorded history dates back to the time of Etruscans and the Romans, but archaeological evidence shows that a settlement of some type has existed on this spot since the Paleolithic era.

The city today lies in the province of Pisa and has roughly 27,000 people in it. On first inspection, San Miniato may not appear to be anything out of the ordinary for Tuscany. Look closer, and a bit lower and you just might find something though...

San Miniato is known for not something that grows above ground, such as the olives and grapes that are so iconic for the region. Instead, this small town produces 25% of Italy's white truffles, prized by chefs and gourmands everywhere. Known as the Tuber Magnatum Pico, or the Food of the Kings, it grows only centimeters below the ground and can be found in a very limited area. As many things in Italy, strict laws govern how the truffles can be gathered and sold. It was here in San Miniato that the largest white truffle on record was found. It was presented as a gift to a visiting Harry Truman just after the end of his presidency in 1954.

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  Go On A Thrilling Truffle Hunting Expedition In Tuscany!

Learn all about the long and fascinating tradition of truffle hunting in Tuscany on your next vacation here! This delicious relative of the mushroom is a delicacy all over the world and can be very expensive to buy. Visitors wishing to book a truffle hunting tour should stay in the charming town of San Miniato in Pisa province where there is a nearby area in which they grow.

There are professional truffle hunters here who travel through the wooded area of San Miniato with their sniffer dogs in search of the elusive white truffle! The white truffle is the most expensive in the world because of its rarity and delicious pungent flavour. It is pale cream or light brown in colour with white marbling.

A truffle is the fruiting body of an underground fungus. Book a place on a fun truffle hunting trail with an expert guide who will lead through the woods where they grow close to the roots of trees.

They come out of the ground, half hidden under the dirt and could be easily missed without learning tips on how to find them by your expert guide!

There are different trail packages to choose from that include a delicious lunch made using truffles or a tasting along with some nice wine. Visit their website for more information on this exciting opportunity to engage in one of Tuscany’s oldest and most enjoyable traditions!

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  A Dinner For Two In The Most Romantic Restaurant In Tuscany!

If you wish to treat your partner to a whole new level of romance, book a lavish meal for you both in what is considered to be the smallest and most romantic restaurant in Tuscany, and possibly even the world! Designed to host only two people at any one time, this cosy little venue is called ‘Peperino’ and is an ideal place to spend a lovely evening together.

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  Tuscan Christmas Treats And Dishes IV

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We have discussed plenty of sweet treats and savory delights but there is one delicacy that is king in Tuscany and is imported out of the region to every corner of the globe: truffles.

San Miniato in Tuscany is, in fact, one of the most productive truffle-rich areas of Europe and the white truffle that grows in the San Miniato hills is the most valuable variety.

The truffle has greatly impacted local cuisine and is so important to local identity that the town hosts an annual market, the San Miniato National White Truffle Market, during the last three weeks of November, which is internationally celebrated and recognised.

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