Archive for 'Localities'

  

Thursday, February 6, 2014
The tiny town of Capannori near Lucca in Tuscany has risen to great heights in its determined and successful journey to become the greenest place in Europe! It has become a shining advocate in Italy’s Zero Waste Movement, an initiative to help dramatically reduce the amount of waste that each household produced.

It also endeavours to develop ingenious ways to recycle and cut down on packaging coming into the household. The goal was to find a cleaner and more efficient solution to waste disposal than incineration or landfill sites.

For tourists wishing to see this unique place for themselves, why not stay at a superb holiday rental in Lucca where they can easily commute to Capannori.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Localities, Small Towns

  

Wednesday, January 29, 2014
town of castellina in chianti
If you’re holidaying in Tuscany this year, be sure to stop off in the glamorous wine making region of Chianti. Take your pick from a selection of exciting Chianti day trips that we describe in related articles or why not go on all three!

This one takes you firstly through the welcoming town of Castellina in Chianti. Not far from Siena, this town dates back to Etruscan times and is home to a magnificent remnant of this glorious ancient civilisation.

Visit the Etruscan caves of Montecalvario, sitting right in the middle of the Chianti district to learn more!

Book a wonderful holiday villa in Chianti to relax in after your exciting days of exploration. You will be surrounded with superb views and a peacefulness away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Chianti, Day Trips, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, January 29, 2014
main street in gaiole in chianti
The pretty town of Gaiole in Chianti is a welcoming little place, full of lovely things to see and do.

Only eleven kilometres from Radda in Chianti, tourists can enjoy a visit to this enchanting place by going on one of several exciting day trips we’ve described within this Tuscan district.

Reading a few of our related articles can help inspire a thorough exploration of Chianti and all it has to offer.

Come and stay in a marvellous vacation villa in Chianti where you can be close to all the action!

The views that surround you will be breath-taking, no matter where you are in this wine making region. And it goes without saying the food and wine here is like tasting a little bit of heaven!     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Chianti, Localities, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, January 29, 2014
The town of Greve in Chianti
Chianti is a truly magnificent place to visit when travelling through Tuscany and here’s a perfect example of a scenic day trip you can go on when you come here!

Why not book into a spectacular five star luxury villa in Chianti that sleeps up to 24 people? You could enjoy a memorable trip here with family and friends, savouring delicious food and of course, the local wine!

Known as the ‘Gateway of Chianti’ the beautiful town of Greve in Chianti is a perfect place to begin your adventures through this superb wine-making region.

Its main square is actually triangular in shape and has been a popular and busy market spot for neighbouring towns and villages throughout the centuries.

Beautifully built porticoes line the square (triangle), protecting tourists and locals passing through on rainy days. Be sure to make a visit to the little church of Santa Croce, an intricate medieval structure redesigned in a Renaissance style. It displays a marvellous painting inside by Bicci di Lorenzo called ‘Madonna and the Saints’.     Read More
Posted in: Chianti, Localities, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Medieval costumes at Vinci festival
Every year in July in the town of Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, a fantasy medieval celebration takes place called the Unicorn Festival!

Many comic book lovers, costume enthusiasts and performers flock to this little town and fill the place with colour, laughter, street performances and music! Why not book a lovely holiday villa in Vinci and enjoy a few days of fun and games!

This is sure to be unlike anything you've ever witnessed before and is certainly an event you're never likely to forget! The town comes alive with thrilling fire shows, eleven weddings, music, banquets, markets and lots of people dressed up as fairies, knights, kings, goblins and many other weird and wonderful characters. This is truly a fantasy world come to life and there’s something for people of all ages to enjoy!     Read More
Posted in: Events, July, Localities, Small Towns