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To travel through Tuscany and Umbria is to escape to a gourmet paradise! Meander through enchanting landscapes, visit stupendous villas and abbeys, contemplate extraordinary paintings and frescoes, and savor the finest delicacies from central Italy: truffles, Prosciutto di Norcia, exquisite pastries, and the fine wines of the Chianti region. A journey through Tuscany and Umbria takes you into a world that awakens all your senses.
Olive oil, pasta, pecorino, salami, truffle, and Chianti: The secret of Tuscan cuisine lies in its marvelous ingredients. Pay a visit to the central Mercato for a complete sensory immersion in local delicacies and the infinite ways they can be prepared. Local chefs channel the full spectrum of all these riches: Be it in a gelateria, a neighborhood enoteca, or a gourmet restaurant, flavor is firmly in the spotlight. ... Learn moreless
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Hotel and restaurant in the country. Nestled in the heart of the Chianti region, the Pieve Aldina embodies the spirit of a Sienese hamlet. This hotel, located on the Chiantigiana, the picturesque wine route that links Siena to Florence, invites you to fully enjoy Tuscany’s charms. Surrounded by vineyards, cypress and olive trees, the main building dates back to the 10th century and was once a summer residence to the bishops of Siena. Most of the historic building’s terracotta floors, beamed ceilings and charming archways are original. They highlight the local style of this authentic address beautifully. The region’s rich culinary heritage is showcased in the two restaurants, both with terraces, including the oenoteca. After a day well spent exploring the area’s wine cellars or taking part in a cooking class to learn the art of making delicious fresh pasta, you can enjoy a relaxing massage and lounge by the pool overlooking the valley. ... Learn moreless
Although the Chianti Wine Route is all about the region's vineyards and wines, it also offers endless views of olive groves that cover hillsides dominated by fortified villages, Florentine villas, churches, convents, and monasteries. Endless opportunities exist for visiting wine cellars and tasting some...
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This is the story of a little local butcher's shop that has become celebrated the world over. Run by the Falorni family since 1806, the shop sells products made from Cinta Senese pigs, which roam freely across the beautiful landscapes of Chianti. Their cured ham, sausages, and bacon are absolutely sublime,...
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Hotel and restaurant in a village. On this superb 2,700-acre Tuscan estate, time seems to stand still. Owned by Ferruccio Ferragamo, Il Borro is a charming oasis reminiscent of a medieval hamlet comprising a 19th century villa, farm, and outbuildings. Here in this landscape, typical for the region, excellent wines and organic olive oils are produced using traditional methods. Whether exploring the hamlet's winding lanes, relaxing by the infinity pool, enjoying a treatment at the Il Borro spa, or savoring the flavors of the refined cuisine at the Osteria Del Borro, an original and unique experience awaits. Authenticity, respect for the environment, culture, and the promotion of excellence are the foundations of Il Borro's sustainable philosophy. ... Learn moreless
Behind its austere facade, the gothic Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo houses in its small Cappella Bacci one of the most magnificent paintings of the Renaissance, the Legend of the True Cross frescoes by Piero della Francesca. In his ten frescoes, the painter presents a new experience of perspective...
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Founded in 1025 by Saint Romuald, a Benedictine monk, the Camaldoli Monastery is a splendid site, set deep in the forest in the Apennine Mountains. In keeping with the wishes of its founder, the monastery still places great importance on ecumenical dialogue. Pope John Paul II came here in 1993.
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Hotel and restaurant in the country. Cypresses, umbrella pines, olive trees and vineyards as far as the eye can see; stone buildings and terracotta-colored walls; Relais Il Falconiere & Spa somehow concentrates all the sensations and beauty of Tuscany in a single destination. Located halfway between Arezzo and Perugia, near the beautiful Etruscan city of Cortona, the property of Silvia and Benedetto Baracchi is a rare property which combines discretion and refinement. Arranged around a 17th-century country house, and spread between an old farmhouse and a new contemporary villa, rooms and suites each have their own characteristics and unique decor. Il Falconiere restaurant occupies the former conservatory, where chef duo Silvia Baracchi and Richard Titi present their local and sustainable approach to gastronomy. The olive oil and wine produced at the heart of the family property can be found in the treatments provided at Thesan Etruscan Spa. Well-being here comes in all of its many forms. ... Learn moreless
The church of Santa Maria delle Grazie al Calcinaio, a superb example of Renaissance architecture from the 15th century, would alone make a visit to Cortona worthwhile. It was built by the shoemakers' guild, whose members tanned leather in the vicinity. The impressive structure houses some exquisite...
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The walled town of Cortona is known for its rich Etruscan heritage. Within the town, visitors will discover impressive tombs (Tumulo del Sodo I and II) as well as a necropolis dating back to the second century BC (Tanella di Pitagora). In the town's Etruscan Academy Museum (located at Piazza Signorelli...
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Hotel and restaurant in the country. The luxuriant green countryside of Umbria, the “Garden of Italy”, is the perfect setting for this ancient mediaeval fortress. It is an impressive collection of neo-Gothic buildings, a Baroque chapel, surrounded by parkland planted with trees over one hundred years old and an olive grove, which offers outstanding hospitality. Outside, the infinity pool, the flower-bedecked courtyards and the shaded paths offer a cool haven of peace. Inside, the contemporary décor of the rooms and the elegance of the lounges also combine to create a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant serves traditional dishes in a vaulted dining room or on a terrace overlooking the hills. ... Learn moreless
Welcome to the home of Baci®, those small chocolate delights that are now icons of Italian culture! Not far from the museum that opened in 1997 to celebrate the chocolate-maker's 90th anniversary, the School of Chocolate is your chance to discover the products, techniques, and secrets for making these...
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Tucked inside the former stables of the Palace della Corgna, Perugia's most famous bakery opened its doors in 1860. The decor and aromas of this establishment will take you back in time. The coffee is wood-roasted on the premises and all the pastries are homemade. Try the “Torcolo di San Costanzo”, a...
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Hotel and restaurant in town. Norcia, the town of St. Benedict, nestling in the National Park of the Sibillini Mountains, is the Italian capital of the black truffle. The Palazzo Seneca tells the story of this region from the 16th century onwards, and the Bianconi family can look back on a glorious, more than 160 year-old tradition of hospitality. The best Umbrian artisans worked on the detailed refurbishing of the property and used unique materials and decorative objects to create perfect harmony between colours and lights, tradition and design. The fragrances of the herb garden and the quality of the local products delight in the restaurant Vespasia. ... Learn moreless
The nearby Valnerina valley in the mountainous part of Umbria is where you can find one of the hidden treasures of Italian gastronomy: the black truffle. It grows beneath trees rooted in calcareous soil and takes several months to reach maturity. In the little village of Scheggino, two dozen miles west...
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The small town of Norcia is considered the capital of Italian cured meats and cold cuts. Here, everything they make is crafted as a work of art. Whether it's sausages (Corallina, Coglioni di mulo, etc.), hams (Prosciutto di Norcia IGP), or slices of cured pork, the window displays and shelves of the...
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"I arrived in Florence in 1969, after spending a year in London. I am from Nice and I wanted to improve my Italian in order to work in the tourism industry. I had been advised to go to the city of the Medici, which is known for the purity of its accent. It was at this point that I met Giorgio, and I have never left. Today, our search for regional produce and wines allows us to discover the sublime scenery and heritage of Tuscany and Umbria. It is a never-ending journey…"
