Tag Archives: Tuscany

Did you know that there is really a sword in the stone and is located in Italy? This is the Sword of San Galgano, which is located in the Chapel of Montesiepi, near the Abbey of San Galgano in Chiusdino, Tuscany. A charming and mysterious place, about 40 km from Siena, where history and legend […]

Discovering the Colline Metallifere National Park is a journey through the geological and mining history of an ancient territory, from the Etruscans to the 20th-century miners. Massa Marittima and the Colline Metallifere Grossetane National Park represent one of the most fascinating and evocative locations in Tuscany.Massa Marittima is a town that maintains its medieval appearance, […]

San Quirico d’Orcia is a charming medieval village located in Tuscany, known for its scenic beauty, architecture and history. This small town is located in the Val d’Orcia, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004, and is an ideal destination for those who love nature, art and history. If you are planning a […]

Tuscany is a land rich in history and amazing landscapes, which for sure will fascinate you. If you are planning a vacation in this territory not far away from Florence, we suggest you the best 6 organic and eco-friendly Farmhouses in the area. 1. Farmhouse La Fontanaccia The charming Farmhouse La Fontanaccia is located in […]

Discover why the Etruscan Coast is the best place for your next eco-friendly holiday. We give you 10 reasons to visit this beautiful and unique area in Tuscany! The Etruscan Coast is a long narrow stretch of coastline along the coast of Tuscany that stretches from Livorno to Piombino. It includes a huge variety of […]

The Route of Wool and Silk (Via della Lana e della Seta in Italian) is a 130 kilometer long trekking route that crosses all the beauty of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. It’s time to start walking! On one side there is Prato, the seat of the textile industry, on the other Bologna, that once was the […]

Yoga is a useful practice for psychophysical wellbeing. It helps with mental clarity and the management of emotions. It harmonizes body, energy, and mind. If you enjoy this practice, here are 6 stunning locations for a yoga retreat by the sea, between Liguria and Tuscany, in Italy. Yoga on the Ligurian sea, a few km from […]

Via Francigena is a wonderful path that has attracted numerous pilgrims looking for spirituality. It’s not a single road, it’s a network of paths. Along these streets, which lead from northern Europe and France to Rome and Apulia (where the boarding to the Holy Land was situated), thousands of pilgrims used to walk searching for […]

A cycling holiday in Italy? Where, if not in the province of Grosseto, immersed in the nature of Maremma? This wild corner of Tuscany offers to us eco-travelers infinite possibilities and a large number of cycle paths and routes that we can tackle by bike. In the province of Grosseto, Maremma has kept its most […]

Are you planning to spend a pleasant weekend in an Italian city? If you want to take a break from the chaotic everyday life and you’re looking for a fascinating destination full of history, Siena is for you! This Tuscan city known for its medieval brick buildings and the historic Palio, can surprise you with […]