La Comunita' si racconta http://tuscanyholidaymade.com/blog/en/ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:23:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.1 Dry stone walls:near Siena you learn to build them http://tuscanyholidaymade.com/blog/en/dry-stone-walls-near-siena-you-learn-how-to-built-them/ http://tuscanyholidaymade.com/blog/en/dry-stone-walls-near-siena-you-learn-how-to-built-them/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:19:35 +0000 http://tuscanyholidaymade.com/blog/?p=420 Ficareto_muei_secco_sovicille Sovicille Montarrenti Abbazia_ponte_allo_spino

The dry stone walls were one of the first examples of human artifact, an attempt to change the environment to obtain a specific use: building a shelter or define a place. The ancient Greeks and Romans built dry stone walls because they were cheaper and easier to build.

During a trekking itinerary into the Tuscan countryside it’s very common to see one of these walls running tight and solid along a field or covered with musk in the thick vegetation of woods. Every time I think: “how is it possible that the ancients were able to fabricate such kind of walls almost unchanged over time?”.

If you are curious to know more about it this is the right time for you! Come in Sovicille, in the province of Siena, from 24th to 26th of April: the owner of the agritourism Il Ficareto will teach the art of building dry stone walls. The course, mainly based on practical training, will be a unique opportunity. Of course, you’ll have to work but the effort will certainly be rewarded by the satisfaction of carrying out this ancient tradition of dry stone wall making.

]]> http://tuscanyholidaymade.com/blog/en/dry-stone-walls-near-siena-you-learn-how-to-built-them/feed/ 0 Pomarance http://tuscanyholidaymade.com/blog/en/pomarance-2/ http://tuscanyholidaymade.com/blog/en/pomarance-2/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2014 12:05:50 +0000 http://tuscanyholidaymade.com/blog/?p=365 Pomarance (Pisa) is situated in one of the most beautiful corners of Tuscany, near the coast. It is particularly known for the presence of geysers and the “lagoni” which, for centuries, have been the manifestation of the intense geothermal activity that characterizes the ground of these areas. Today, you can learn about the history of the exploitation of geothermal resources in the Museum of Geothermal Energy.  Pomarance is located in a strategic position between Pisa, Siena, Volterra and Florence and you can enjoy a visit here during one of the many events organized during the summer into the village or into the Rocca Sillana, a great fortress that dominates the entire landscape.

Tourist office:
De Larderel Square, 17 - Pomarance (Pisa)

Contacts:
Tel. 0588 62381 – 0588 86099
ufficioturistico@comune.pomarance.pi.it

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Appennino Slow
Tourist information:
Via del Poggio, 30 - Loiano (Bologna) - tel +39 051 4690050
info@appenninoslow.it

 

]]> http://tuscanyholidaymade.com/blog/en/appennines/feed/ 0 Palazzuolo Sul Senio http://tuscanyholidaymade.com/blog/en/349/ http://tuscanyholidaymade.com/blog/en/349/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2014 11:27:37 +0000 http://tuscanyholidaymade.com/blog/?p=349 Into the green heart of Mugello area, 437 meters above the sea level, the medieval village of Palazzuolo sul Senio is a relaxing oasis in which you can find balance between body and spirit. Awarded the title “Ideal Village of Italy” by the magazine Airone, Palazzuolo sul Senio is the ideal place for lovers of hiking, trekking, mountain biking and motorcycling, due to the Apennines passages located between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna. It is an area that offers emotional tours in contact with nature and a perfect destination for excellent food and typical products.

Tourist information:
Palazzo dei Capitani – Piazza Ettore Alpi, 1 – Palazzuolo sul Senio (Florence)
Tel. 055/8046125
mail: turismo@comune.palazzuolo-sul-senio.fi.it

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Tourist information:
Via Cresci, 17 – Montaione (Florence) –  tel. 0571 699255

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The history of Casa Masi Restaurant started in 1996 by Alessandro and Luciana Masi in their farm of San Benedetto in Montaione (Florence). Here you can experience the true tradition of the countryside also thanks to the many antiques objects that turned the place in a ‘House-Museum’.

“My knowledge comes from the culinary experience of my grandmother, my mother-in-law and some old cooks I was fortunate to have as teachers at the beginning of my adventure: the lamb on artichokes, rabbit with olives and grapes, the pheasant with fennel, the chestnut polenta, the fricassee, the “inzimini” with meatballs, pancakes, panzanella … So many unusual recipes, blessing our existence. “

With these words Luciana presents her cooking, coming from ancient experiences, reconstruction of flavours and aromas that recall childhood, constantly looking for the freshest ingredients, the best offered by the territory.

Look at this video-recipe of his rabbit with olives and grapes!

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Just nearby the village of Montaione (Florence) there is the famous holy mountain San Vivaldo, best known as “Jerusalem of Tuscany”. Its name recalls the story of the hermit Vivaldo Stricchi from San Gimignano. Right by the chestnut tree where, where his body was found, a little church was built in 1320. This church was later enlarged and, in 1497, was given to Franciscan Friars Minor, who built a monastery offering pilgrims the opportunity to make a pilgrimage without going to Jerusalem (which at that time was in Turkish hands and therefore difficult to reach). In 1516 Pope Leo X granted an indulgence to all pilgrims who went there to pray. San Vivaldo became famous and still today remains a spiritual destination for many travelers in search of a magical place in which stop and pray.

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What’s exciting experience! For three days we have been hosted for a blog tour in the area between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna to discover the magic atmosphere of Appennines. We experienced beautiful and hidden places, excellent food and great hospitality working to report each activity on the web with words and images.

Do you want to promote your territory? Contact us and we will plan a blog tour tailored for you!

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