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Tuscan Journey: Sacred Tuscany
Virgin Mary Sculpted by Lightening (Jul 2006)
According to an old legend, there once lived a shepherd who used to graze his sheep on the woodland hills of the Amiata. To pass the many hours he spent alone up in the hills, he spent much of his time carving a large branch that he had found nearby. His inspiration perhaps coming from the original ...
Mariano di Montenero Monastery (Jul 2006)
Deeply rooted in Livorno's traditions, is their dedication to the Virgin Mary or la Madonna. For example, after they were married, Livornese brides would offer their flowers to a shrine dedicated to Madonna, in the hope she would protect them from the European plague. Her love to the city was prove ...
Passignano (Jul 2006)
Those who, after having completed the long ascent from Greve and from the Medieval village of Montefioralle, stop for a moment to catch their breath and admire the breathtaking view of the Valdesa, will see, in the distance of this spectacular view of endless green hills covered in lush vegetation, ...
The Synagogue of Florence (May 2006)
Florence has a Jewish community whose origins date back to the Roman era when there were several Jews living in houses near the Ponte Vecchio. We know that in 1396, there was a bank opened in the centre which made loans; an activity which has only been officially authorized by the government since a ...
Verdiana - Forgotten Saint of Castelfiorentino (Mar 2006)
In a sanctuary in Castelfiorentino which resembles an elegant jewelbox, rest the mortal remains of Verdiana, the humble daughter of this marvellous land (even if her hagiography sites noble origins). The building is very old though today, appears to be the result of some successful restoration from ...
Gropina - A Dreamworld Made of Stone (Mar 2006)
Somewhere between the beautiful Tuscan cities of Florence and Arezzo, following a difficult ascent up a steep trail which meanders around the Pratomagno bend, is the unique town of Gropina. Although it involves a backbreaking climb up an almost impossibly steep hill, it is journey which is d ...
Jerusulem - in Tuscany! (Mar 2006)
Jerusulem - in Tuscany! Situated in the territory of Montaione in the province of Florence, you'll find the smooth land of Valdarno, where they welcome the fascinating people of Certaldo, San Gimignano and Volterra and people from San Vivaldo, where there is a valuable sacred mountain, but one of ...
Mount Labbro and David Lazzaretti (Mar 2006)
Approaching the territory of Mont Amiata in Maremma, you can't but help notice the sharp and desolate profile of the dormant volcano Mount Labbro. At the summit (1193 metres above sea level) where the winds buffet the lonely peak, there is a building almost like a Mesopotamian, and there are ziggura ...
La Verna - The Blessed Mountain (Mar 2006)
Monte non ha pił santo il mondo This phrase, which in old Italian means there is no mountain more sacred than this is written on a door that opens onto an old and very steep road that leads from the valley of La Verna up to the monestary in the dense green of the Casentino. Today it is a challeng ...
· Accommodation in Tuscany: :
Grosseto 1919 Weekly Price: Min. € 320,00 Max. € 740,00 Number of Beds: 20    |
San Lorenzo 1675 Apartment Weekly Price: Min. € 550,00 Max. € 720,00 Number of Beds: 4  |
Pian di Sco' 207 Weekly Price: Min. € 600,00 Max. € 1.860,00 Number of Beds: 30 |
Loro Ciuffenna 1186 Weekly Price: Min. € 500,00 Max. € 800,00 Number of Beds: 11 |
