For a fulfilling break packed with exciting activities to do, historical sites to visit, cultural events to take part in and exquisite food to try then the Casentino region in Tuscany could be the perfect place for you to base a few days of your holiday!
There is a wonderful range of vacation rentals in Casentino to relax in and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The breathtaking landscape is thankfully not too overcrowded with people and is sure to be an interesting exploration.
The River Arno passes through this picturesque region on its way from Mount Falterona down to the city of Florence. Casentino is almost of oval shape in a forested valley surrounded by tall mountains. The tallest of these is Mount Falco which stands majestically over the valley at over sixteen hundred metres.
There is a wonderful range of vacation rentals in Casentino to relax in and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The breathtaking landscape is thankfully not too overcrowded with people and is sure to be an interesting exploration.
The River Arno passes through this picturesque region on its way from Mount Falterona down to the city of Florence. Casentino is almost of oval shape in a forested valley surrounded by tall mountains. The tallest of these is Mount Falco which stands majestically over the valley at over sixteen hundred metres.
These mountains have become a place of pilgrimage for many Christian believers as they are famous for the Saints who created their sanctuaries here. St. Romuald built his hermitage at Camaldoli and St. Francis of Assisi built his sanctuary at La Verna which has become the headquarters of the Franciscan order. It’s a huge tourist attraction now where visitors can see how St. Francis lived and view some of the artefacts he left behind.
The biggest towns in this region are Bibbiena and Poppi and are surrounded by smaller towns and villages including Castel San Niccolo, Pratovecchio, Stia and Montemignaio that each have something special to offer tourists. There are many forest and woods in this area, consisting mostly of fir and beech trees.
The ancient woodlands are rich in flora and fauna with over 1300 species growing here! There are horse trails that connect most of these important medieval sites across the Casentino region where tourists can see for themselves, the simple yet flourishing lifestyles of those who work as artisans or farm the land in the towns and villages.
The biggest towns in this region are Bibbiena and Poppi and are surrounded by smaller towns and villages including Castel San Niccolo, Pratovecchio, Stia and Montemignaio that each have something special to offer tourists. There are many forest and woods in this area, consisting mostly of fir and beech trees.
The ancient woodlands are rich in flora and fauna with over 1300 species growing here! There are horse trails that connect most of these important medieval sites across the Casentino region where tourists can see for themselves, the simple yet flourishing lifestyles of those who work as artisans or farm the land in the towns and villages.
There are signs of art and history wherever the visitor goes in this region. There are plenty of remnants of Medieval and Renaissance in the form of castle buildings and town layouts.
Several of Italy’s greatest artists hailed from the Della Robbia School in Casentino including Sandro Botticelli, Andrea della Robbia and Bicci di Lorenzo. A lot of their work is displayed in churches and museums across the district.
Choose from one or more day trip suggestions within Casentino that are mentioned in our related articles.
These thrilling itineraries provide the perfect opportunity to explore the scenic, cultural, historical and culinary elements of the charming towns and villages dotted all over the area.
Visit the historical treasures in Bibbiena, learn everything there is to know about the ancient tradition of chestnut harvesting in Ortignano Raggiolo or sample the strong distinctive flavour of the local Pecorino cheese in the town of Talla where vast quantities of it is produced for export.
There’s so much on offer in this delightful region for visitors to enjoy; Casentino is a fortress of rich historical, cultural, natural and culinary heritage and well worth a few days of exploration!
Several of Italy’s greatest artists hailed from the Della Robbia School in Casentino including Sandro Botticelli, Andrea della Robbia and Bicci di Lorenzo. A lot of their work is displayed in churches and museums across the district.
Choose from one or more day trip suggestions within Casentino that are mentioned in our related articles.
These thrilling itineraries provide the perfect opportunity to explore the scenic, cultural, historical and culinary elements of the charming towns and villages dotted all over the area.
Visit the historical treasures in Bibbiena, learn everything there is to know about the ancient tradition of chestnut harvesting in Ortignano Raggiolo or sample the strong distinctive flavour of the local Pecorino cheese in the town of Talla where vast quantities of it is produced for export.
There’s so much on offer in this delightful region for visitors to enjoy; Casentino is a fortress of rich historical, cultural, natural and culinary heritage and well worth a few days of exploration!
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picture 2: Accurimbono / CC BY-SA 3.0;
