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Il Colognolo Restaurant is the in-house restaurant of Agriturismo Colognole, itself part of a wonderful working wine estate in the zone of Chianti Rufina just 30km from central Florence. It opened in 2007 and is situated in an converted farm residence within the small medieval hamlet on the estate.... -
If you are looking for a genuine Chianti wine experience close to Florence, then get in touch with Azienda Agricola Colognole based near Rufina. Offering both accommodation and boasting a restaurant, this working wine estate has been in the family of the Conti Spalletti for over a century. Their g... -
Agriturismo Colognole is located close to the town of Rufina and is a working wine estate which has been owned by the Conti Spalletti family for over a century. Just 30km from Florence and in the heart of the Chianti Rufina DOCG territory, it offers wonderfully authentic accommodation for anyone wa... -
Relais La Corte di Cloris opened in June 2012 and is located just a short walk from the very heart of the historical center of Florence, precisely in the elegant ‘viali’ area. The Piazza del Duomo is just 1km away. The accommodation offers both elegant rooms and apartments for short or longer s... -
Dante Alighieri Society is recognized as one of the leading language school and promoters of Italian language school and Italian culture school worldwide The Dante Alighieri Italian language school in Siena has been offering for more than 20 years a wide range of courses and programs to student... -
The cooking classes of Dante Alighieri Siena can be taken on their own or as part of a study programme which combines language and/or cultural lessons. Evening cooking sessions are also available which are group demonstrations taking place twice a week from 17.30 to about 21.30. They can also ... -
Art and Cooking of Dante Alighiero Siena is proposing these wine tours by bus to such wonderful locations as Pienza, San Gimignano, Chianti and Montalcino to enjoy, well, some of the best wines in Italy, not least Brunello. The tours depart all year round and you will be accompanied by an English s... -
The Ristorante SE•STO on Arno is the new restaurant of The Westin Excelsior Florence. It is situated in a stunning panoramic position on the rooftop of the hotel and offers a unique view of the city. The bar and restaurant are housed in a structure made almost entirely of glass with an interior wh... -
La Pentola delle Meraviglie Cooking School in Florence is for anyone interested in deepening an appreciation of Italian food in a professional environment. A whole series of courses are proposed from single 3 hour lessons for visitors just passing through to 3 professional training programs which f... -
Ristorante Etichetta is the restaurant of luxury The St Regis Hotel in central Florence situated by the River Arno. Just as the hotel has been recently reopened after a complete rennovation, so the restaurant itself has been relaunched to match the impeccable standards. Diners can choose from both... -
The luxury 5 star St Hotel Regis Florence overlooks both a Renaissance square and the River Arno. Dating from the 18th century this luxury property has been the preferred choice for discerning travelers on their Grand Tour. Still adorned with rich colors, custom frescos and crystal chandeliers, th... -
Fattoria di Palazzo Vecchio is a genuine Tuscan hamlet surrounded by vineyards producing Nobile di Montepuciano wines. As well as the cultivation of autochtonous and rare vines, the estate also features rose bushes, a vegetable garden, orchard as well as olive, jujube and pomegranate trees. The la... -
'Ancient flavours' is the name of the hands on cooking school which is run in the beautiful Montepulciano wine estate of Palazzo Vecchio dating from the 14th century. Lessons take place every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for groups of 4 to 20 particpants. Booking is required and they can be spread... -
If you are looking for the authentic Montepulicano wine experience in Tuscany then look no further than the estate of Palazzo Vecchio near Valaiano. It is situated in 80 hectares of the most typical Tuscan landscapes you can imagine and dates from the 14th century. In 1470, it formed the bulk ... -
If you have ever been tempted to see Rome or Florence by segway, then Italy Segway Tours were the first company in Italy to operate such tours in Italy which now extend to Pisa and Milan. The Florence tour is a historical ride through the Renaissance capital in the company of an expert tour guide o... -
Guests of Relais Il Falconiere in Cortona can also enjoy cooking Under the Tuscan Sun, an unforgettable experience between art, food, wine and fun!. The cooking classes are conducted under the supervision of owner and host Silvia Baracchi. They take place in a kitchen especially dedicated to lesso... -
Relais Il Falconiere is four star luxury accommodation in a 17th century Tuscan villa in the countryside near Cortona. But it is also so much more than this: a fine Michelin starred restaurant where guests can enjoy cooking lessons with the chef, a wine hotel courtesy of the Baracchi Winery, a Well... -
Reserve a wonderful dinner or lunch at the Locanda of the 14th century Fattoria di Palazzo Vecchio, a wine estate near Montepulciano in Tuscany. As well as wine tastings and cooking lessons, the estate boasts a renovated 'mangiatoia' or ancient cattle stable which can now host groups. It is not a ... -
Find out more about these experiences by Walks of Italy in Florence and Pisa, or book them online, by following the links below. Here we indicate when the tours run, and if they can be enjoyed as part of a group or privately. The basic price indicated includes tickets and reservation fees. {jb... -
Infinity Wedding and Events® - Weddings in Italy are specialized Italy wedding planners who can arrange your wedding reception, family occasion and special day. Barbara and Sara can arrange every aspect of your Italian wedding and marriage ceremony not just in fabulous Tuscany locations such as Flo... -
The Florence Food Tour is the perfect way to orientate yourself in the Tuscan capital while enjoying some of the best gastronomic delicacies the city has to offer. The tour begins right in the historical center not far from Piazza della Signoria where you will meet up with your local guide who will... -
Find out more about these cultural vacation experiences by Walks of Italy which are located in Siena and province and such classic Tuscany destinations as Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano. Book them online by following the links below. Here we indicate when the tours run and if they can be en... -
The accommodation of Borgo Giusto near Lucca is known as an 'albergo diffuso' or Lifestyle Hotel. In short, this residential complex offfering both villa and hotel accommodation in the old medieval village of Soccolognora now converted exclusively for tourism. Today, guests can choose from a ... -
The 3 star Hotel La Gioconda is perfectly located for the visitor to Florence, between the exit of the train station of Piazza Santa Maria Novella and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Piazza del Duomo. From here it is easy to get around and discover the historical center by foot. ... -
The Westin Excelsior, Florence Hotel offers luxury 5 star accommodation near the River Arno and Ponte Vecchio bridge in central Florence. The hotel is actually located on Piazza Ognissanti and opposite sister hotel, the recently refursbished St. Regis Florence Hotel. Both are, therefore, just ...
A selection of off the beaten track itineraries from the region of Tuscany. Highlighted below are the latest or most recently updated articles while the full list is under the Tuscany itineraries link in the right column.
Palio dei Somari, Torrita di Siena
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The small medieval town of Torrita di Siena is located about 10 miles from Siena and is centered around an incredible castle built around 300 A.D. Here every year on the Feast of Saint Joseph (19 March), and every year since ancient times, the city puts on a palio of donkeys. In Italian that's Palio dei Somari This means that the asses race through the city streets and the palio prize is awarded to the winning neighborhood who will retain the title until the next year. Just like Siena, the various Contrade of the town compete. There are eight in…
Wine zone of Chianti
The famous Chianti district or territory in Tuscany stretches from Florence to Siena and is located west of the Valdelsa and east of the Chianti mountains. Many have brutally claimed the territory as their own over the centuries and the area has always been considered the ‘heart of Tuscany’. The Etruscans called this territory 'Clante' after the river and the landscapes have communicated Italy around the world. Vineyards, chestnuts, oak forests medieval towns, castles, farmhouses and those classic cypress trees say it all. As for the wine the first association of Chianti wine producers was established in Radda in Chianti…
Monte Amiata in Winter
Monte Amiata is perhaps south Tuscany's only mountain, in contrast to the famous rolling hills which attract thousands of visitors each year. This now extinct volcano sits on the borders of Siena and Grosseto and is easily reachable from any of Arezzo, Orvieto, Perugia, Viterbo and Chiusi. Surrounded by the Monte Labro and Civitella massifs, Amiata supplies crystal clear water to Siena and Grosseto, to the Orcia valley and the Maremma plains. It is an incredibly interesting zone and even boasts its own wine, Montecucco, which is produced at the foot of the mountain. To sample the whole range of…
Nobile di Montepulciano Wine Road
La Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is more than just a simple tourist route map. If you follow it closely you'll realise that the very fine wine is just a suitable excuse for getting close to the food, culture, nature and historical attractions of this famous wine growing area in province of Siena. Nevertheless, the wine producers, cellars, restaurants and cantinas are central to the experience. There are 80 such stopping off points in a rural zone between the historical centre of Montepulciano and Montepulciano Stazione.
Carnival of Viareggio
They take their carnival very seriously in Viareggio. And not without reason as it is one of the best and most famous in all of Italy. Visitors to the seaside town in Tuscany at other times of the year might stumble upon wire meshing and huge clowns' heads lying in back streets, all witnesses to the build up for the all important month of February. Viareggio has a relaxed charm and stretches along the coast to a quaint port and a mini canal system. The name comes from a tower which stood on the Via Regia. The celebrations get under…
Routes of peace near Arezzo
For the occasion of the Jubilee in 2000, the province of Arezzo highlighted six itineraries of faith inside the National Park of Casentino Forest in Tuscany close to the Emilia Romagna border. Of course, they can still be walked today and below we highlight two we would like to try. For the record the others are the Camadolesi route, the Pieve route, the St. Francis route and the Via Romea route To know more about them, head to www.turismo.provincia.arezzo.it The Virgin Mary itinerary Visit the churches dedicated to Maria which are located along ancient pilgrim paths.
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Our articles about Tuscany below.
Tuscany Recipes
• pappardelle pasta • risotto with grapes • fusilli pasta • scampi toast • cod in vernaccia wine • cantucci biscuits • cod in elba sauce • zuccotto • cappellotti pasta • acquacotta • ravioli di ricotta • traditional focaccia • pappa al pomodoro • carnival cenci • castagnaccio • farro with beans • stewed ovoli mushrooms • ribollita • pollo al mattone
Tuscany Food and Wine
• montalcino wines • ovoli mushrooms • fresh cows milk • siena cuisine • lunigiana dishes • lardo di colonnata • chiana valley food traditions • ribollita • montepulciano wine • pecorino cheese from pienza • chianina cow • san miniato truffle festival • focaccia • maremma cuisine • farro of garfagnana • fish and chip festival barga • chianti montespertoli • mugello valley cuisine • dishes of arezzo • upper tiber valley food trail • best pecorino cheese • white wine of san gimignano • alchermes liqueur • florentine steak • olive oil tasting
Tuscany Itineraries
• upper tiber valley • fiesole • alta versilia • monte amiata • elba • pietrasanta • chianti • casciana terme • via francigena • lucca wine route • lunigiana wine route • carmignano medici wine route • montecucco wine • etruscan coast • nobile di montepulciano • maremma wine route • pisa wine road • orcia valley wine route • arezzo wine route • val di cornia • land of the renaissance • apuane alps • monticchiello • etruscan volterra • forte dei marmi • san casciano dei bagni • etruscan chiusi • carrara marble quarries • palio of siena • viareggio carnival • battles for bolgheri • all the tuscan wine routes • etruscan coast • teatro del giglio • arezzo • pisa • piero della francesca • manciano • tuscany cowboys • cortona • val d'elsa • maremma • garfagnana • serchio valley • medici florence • florence ice cream • vasari corridor • medieval florence football • easter in florence • bagnoli a ripoli
Tuscany Handicrafts
• tuscan cigars history • tuscan cigar types • crystal city • IGT contemporary Tuscan art and living
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