Archive for 'Small Towns'

  

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
town of monticchiello di pienza
Monticchiello di Pienza is a quaint little village that makes up a district of the town of Pienza in Siena province. The tiny population of Monticchiello di Pienza amounts to just over two hundred inhabitants yet there is still plenty for tourists to do and see here.

Start off your visit to Monticchiello di Pienza with a walk around the Roman-Gothic style church of Saints Leonard and Christopher which overlooks the castle here. Monticchiello di Pienza is well known for its theatre productions which were created here by a man called Jerzy Grotowski.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Small Towns

  

Wednesday, January 28, 2015
town of Palazzuolo Sul Senio
Spend a day of your tourist trails through Tuscany in a charming little town called Palazzuolo sul Senio. Situated around 45 kilometres north east of Florence, Palazzuolo sul Senio is a small commune that lies on the slopes of the Romagna Apennines.

Despite its small size however, it has a lot of interesting things to offer tourists.

Choose from a lovely selection of Palazzuolo Alto vacation villa rentals where you can visit Palazzuolo sul Senio and other beautiful communes and attractions in the area.

Walk around some quaint religious buildings in Palazzuolo sul Senio such as the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Neve Quadalto and the Abbey of Santa Maria in Susinana.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Small Towns

  

Wednesday, January 28, 2015
pontedera duomo
Spend a delightful few hours touring around the prosperous town of Pontedera in Tuscany. Situated in the Arno Valley at the meeting of the River Era and the River Arno, Pontedera is set in an idyllic countryside, close to the scenic Braccini Lake.

It’s only twenty minutes’ drive or a fifteen minute train ride from Pisa and only 35 minutes’ drive from Florence.

Choose from some cosy villa rentals in Lavaiano, located only seven kilometres from Pontedera where you can relax and enjoy the scenery after your days of exploring the local area.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Museums & Galleries, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, January 16, 2015
Rocchette di Fazio
Visit the charming little village of Rocchette di Fazio in Tuscany which in the 2001 census has a miniscule population of only nineteen people! Situated on a cliff overlooking Albegna Valley, Rocchette di Fazio was named after Fazio Cacciaconti of Trequanda who lorded over a "Rocchetta" here which means ‘small castle’.

Book into a charming three bedroomed villa in Tuscany with your holiday group and enjoy exploring Tuscan gems such as Rocchette di Fazio!

There are several enchanting attractions here that still stand from the days when Rocchette di Fazio was a much more populated place.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Curiosities, Localities, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, December 23, 2014
lamone river beside marradi
Go on a wonderful day trip to the quaint town of Marradi in Tuscany and enjoy all the sights and attractions it has to offer.

It’s situated around 45 kilometres north east of Florence and lies close to other lovely towns worth visiting called Palazzuolo sul Senio and Borgo San Lorenzo.

Stay in a charming villa in Mugello with a swimming pool where you can explore Marradi and other superb towns, villages and attractions in this picturesque area of Tuscany.     Read More
Posted in: Events, Localities, October, Small Towns