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Itineraries, medieval villages, wines, flavours and stories from a land that never stops moving you.

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Couple at sunset on a terrace of a Tuscan medieval village with glasses of red wine and a view of the hills Experiences

18 January 2026

Romantic Weekend in Tuscany: The Perfect Escape for Two

The perfect romantic weekend in Tuscany for couples: thermal baths, wine, medieval villages and unforgettable sunsets. W...

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Photographer at sunset on a Tuscan hill with a view of cypress trees, vineyards and an ancient farmhouse Experiences

11 January 2026

Photography in Tuscany: The Best Places and Moments to Shoot

The best places and moments to photograph Tuscany: sunrise, sunset, mist, cypress trees and medieval villages. A photogr...

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The Tuscan hills in winter with morning mist, cypress trees and farmhouses among golden frost-covered fields Practical Guides

04 January 2026

Tuscany in Winter: The Magic of the Low Season

Tuscany in winter has a special charm: uncrowded villages, low prices, thermal baths, wineries and truffles. Discover wh...

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Happy dog in a Tuscan olive grove during an autumn walk with its owners Practical Guides

28 December 2025

Pet Friendly Hotel in Tuscany: Travel with Your Dog

Looking for a pet friendly hotel in Tuscany? Hotel La Magione in Poggibonsi welcomes pets, with free parking and a centr...

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The Monteriggioni city walls with the fourteen medieval towers on the Tuscan hills at sunset Destinations

21 December 2025

Monteriggioni: Tuscany's Perfect Medieval Fortress

Monteriggioni is Tuscany's most famous medieval fortress. Discover what to see, how to visit and how to get there from P...

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Piazza del Campo in Siena during the Palio with spectators and horses racing Experiences

14 December 2025

Festivals and Events in Tuscany: The Calendar You Cannot Miss

The events calendar in Tuscany: from the Palio di Siena to truffle festivals, from music festivals to medieval reenactme...

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Walker on a path among cypress trees and olive groves in the Tuscan hills on a sunny spring day Experiences

07 December 2025

Trekking in the Tuscan Hills: The Best Routes near Poggibonsi

Trekking in the Tuscan hills: the best routes through Chianti, Valdelsa and Via Francigena near Poggibonsi. Start from H...

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The medieval village of Certaldo Alto with towers and red brick houses at sunset Destinations

30 November 2025

Medieval Villages of the Valdelsa: Certaldo, Colle and Casole

The Valdelsa hides extraordinary medieval villages: Certaldo, Colle di Val d'Elsa, Casole d'Elsa. Discover them all near...

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Panoramic view of the Val d'Orcia with Pienza perched on the hill among cypress trees and golden fields at dawn Destinations

23 November 2025

Pienza and the Val d'Orcia: Tuscany's UNESCO Landscape

Pienza and the Val d'Orcia are a UNESCO heritage site and the most famous landscape in Tuscany. Discover what to see, wh...

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The Balze cliffs of Volterra at sunset with the medieval city in the background and Tuscan cypress trees Destinations

16 November 2025

Volterra: The Etruscan City Between Cliffs and Alabaster

Volterra is one of Tuscany's most fascinating Etruscan cities. Discover what to see: Etruscan museum, Balze cliffs, alab...

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Prized Tuscan white truffle on a wooden board with eggs and parmesan in a rustic kitchen Food and Wine

09 November 2025

Truffle in Tuscany: Where to Find It and How to Enjoy It

Tuscan truffle is a treasure hidden underground. Discover where to find it, the truffle festivals and how to taste it ne...

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Typical Tuscan cuisine dishes: pici, ribollita and bistecca fiorentina on a rustic table with red wine Food and Wine

02 November 2025

Tuscan Cuisine: The Traditional Recipes You Need to Know

Tuscan cuisine is a heritage of authentic flavours. Discover traditional recipes from pici to ribollita to bistecca fior...

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Wheels of aged Pecorino Toscano DOP on a rustic wooden board with honey and walnuts Food and Wine

26 October 2025

Pecorino Toscano: The History and Flavours of a DOP Cheese

Pecorino Toscano DOP is one of Italy's most beloved cheeses. Discover its history, where to taste it in Pienza and how t...

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Bottle of Tuscan extra virgin olive oil with green olives and leaves on a stone table in Tuscany Food and Wine

19 October 2025

Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A Green Gold to Discover

Tuscan extra virgin olive oil is an extraordinary product. Discover where to taste it, visit the olive presses and bring...

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Glass of golden Vernaccia di San Gimignano with the medieval towers of San Gimignano in the background Food and Wine

12 October 2025

Vernaccia di San Gimignano: The Noble White Wine of Tuscany

Vernaccia di San Gimignano was the first Italian white wine to receive DOCG status. Discover where to taste it, pair it ...

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Glass of ruby red Brunello di Montalcino with a view of the Sienese hills and autumn vineyards Food and Wine

05 October 2025

Brunello di Montalcino: The King of Tuscan Wines

Brunello di Montalcino is the king of Tuscan red wines. Discover its history, how to taste it and how to visit the Monta...

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Panoramic view of Tuscany with cypress trees, vineyards and an old farmhouse on the Val d'Orcia hills Practical Guides

21 September 2025

Tuscany Itinerary 7 Days: A Week of Art, Wine and Landscapes

Tuscany itinerary 7 days: a week between Florence, Siena, Val d'Orcia, Chianti and thermal baths. With Hotel La Magione ...

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Illustrated map of Tuscany with the main medieval villages and art cities Practical Guides

14 September 2025

Tuscany Itinerary 3 Days: The Perfect Route

Tuscany itinerary 3 days: the perfect route between Florence, Siena, San Gimignano and the Chianti villages. With Hotel ...

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The Castello dei Conti Guidi in Vinci housing the Leonardian Museum among the Tuscan hills Experiences

07 September 2025

Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Vinci: Visit, Opening Hours and Tickets

Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Vinci: complete visit guide with opening hours and tickets. The birthplace of the Tuscan gen...

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Tuscan hills in spring with cypress trees and vineyards in the golden morning light Experiences

31 August 2025

Wellness in Tuscany: Where to Find Relaxation Among Hills and Thermal Baths

Wellness in Tuscany: where to find relaxation between spas, natural thermal baths and scenic landscapes. The complete gu...

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Natural thermal pool in Tuscany with steam rising from warm waters among vegetation Experiences

24 August 2025

Best Thermal Baths in Tuscany: Where to Go to Recharge

The best thermal baths in Tuscany: from Bagno Vignoni to Saturnia, from Chianciano to Rapolano. Where to go to recharge ...

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Children at a Tuscan educational farm learning to milk goats with a farmer's guidance Experiences

17 August 2025

Educational Farm in Tuscany: Where to Take Kids for an Authentic Experience

Educational farm in Tuscany: where to take children for authentic experiences with animals, gardens and workshops. From ...

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Children at a Tuscan agriturismo picking fruit in an orchard among the hills Experiences

10 August 2025

Agriturismo with Kids in Tuscany: The Best Educational Farms

Agriturismo with kids in Tuscany: the best educational farms for authentic countryside experiences. From Poggibonsi with...

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Wine tasting in a Tuscan cellar among oak barrels and glasses of Chianti Classico Experiences

03 August 2025

Tuscany Food and Wine Tour: How to Plan the Perfect Experience

Tuscany food and wine tour: how to plan the route between wines, wineries, markets and restaurants. From Poggibonsi with...

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Collage of Tuscan medieval villages with towers, walls and hilly landscapes Experiences

27 July 2025

Tuscany Villages to Visit: The 10 Most Beautiful Near Poggibonsi

Tuscany villages to visit: the 10 most beautiful near Poggibonsi, from San Gimignano to Volterra, from Pienza to Monteri...

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Pilgrims on the Via Francigena in Tuscany among hills and cypress groves in the Sienese landscape Experiences

20 July 2025

Via Francigena Tuscany: The Route, Stops and How to Plan Your Walk

Via Francigena Tuscany: route, main stages, practical tips and how to plan the walk. Poggibonsi and Hotel La Magione are...

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The Franciscan abbey of San Lucchese in Poggibonsi set among the green Sienese hills Destinations

13 July 2025

San Lucchese Poggibonsi: History and Visit to the Franciscan Abbey

San Lucchese in Poggibonsi: history and visit to the Franciscan abbey with frescoes by Bartolo di Fredi. A few minutes f...

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Giglio Island with its crystal-clear turquoise waters and Giglio Castello on the heights Destinations

06 July 2025

Giglio Island: How to Get There from Tuscany and What to Do

Giglio Island: how to get there from Tuscany, what to do, the beaches and Giglio Castello. A gem of the Tyrrhenian Sea t...

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The upper borgo of Certaldo with medieval towers and red-brick houses in the Val d'Elsa Destinations

29 June 2025

Certaldo: Boccaccio's Village Between Medieval Towers and Ancient Flavours

Certaldo: the medieval village of Boccaccio in the Val d'Elsa. Casa di Boccaccio, Palazzo Pretorio and the funicular up ...

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The facade of Siena Cathedral in white and green marble with mosaics and sculptures Destinations

22 June 2025

Siena Cathedral: Visit, Opening Hours and Tickets

Siena Cathedral: complete visit guide with opening hours, tickets and what not to miss. The most beautiful cathedral in ...

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Piazza del Campo in Siena seen from above with the Torre del Mangia and medieval buildings Destinations

15 June 2025

Piazza del Campo Siena: History and Secrets of Italy's Most Beautiful Square

Piazza del Campo Siena: history, architecture and secrets of Italy's most beautiful square. How to visit from Poggibonsi...

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The Palio di Siena in Piazza del Campo with horses racing and spectators in the stands Destinations

08 June 2025

Palio di Siena: History, Dates and How to Watch the Race

Palio di Siena: history, dates of 2 July and 16 August, how to watch the race and how to organise your stay from Hotel L...

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Basilica of San Miniato al Monte in Florence with the city panorama in the background Destinations

01 June 2025

San Miniato al Monte: The Basilica with Florence's Most Beautiful View

San Miniato al Monte in Florence: the Romanesque basilica with the most beautiful view of the city. History, opening hou...

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The Chianti hills with autumn vineyards and a medieval castle in the background Destinations

25 May 2025

Gaiole in Chianti: What to See in the Heart of Chianti Classico

Gaiole in Chianti what to see: medieval castles, the Chianti Classico Wine Route and the finest wineries. 30 minutes fro...

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Pienza seen from the Val d'Orcia with the Renaissance Cathedral and the Tuscan hills Destinations

18 May 2025

What to See in Pienza: The Ideal Renaissance City

What to see in Pienza: Pope Pius II's ideal Renaissance city, the Cathedral, Pecorino cheese and the Val d'Orcia views. ...

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The village of Montalcino with the medieval Fortress and the Val d'Orcia hills in the background Destinations

11 May 2025

What to See in Montalcino: Brunello, Fortress and Val d'Orcia Views

What to see in Montalcino: the Fortress, Brunello wine and the UNESCO Val d'Orcia landscapes. One hour from Hotel La Mag...

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The Etruscan walls of Volterra with the medieval Porta all'Arco at sunset Destinations

04 May 2025

Etruscan Volterra: What to See in the City of the Balze

What to see in Volterra: the Etruscan city with the Roman Theatre, the Guarnacci Museum and the Balze cliffs. 40 minutes...

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The circular medieval walls of Monteriggioni Castle with its fourteen towers Destinations

27 April 2025

Monteriggioni Castle: History, Opening Hours and How to Visit

Monteriggioni Castle: history, opening hours and how to reach it from Poggibonsi. The most intact medieval village in Tu...

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Panoramic view of Florence with the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore and the city rooftops Destinations

20 April 2025

What to See in Florence: The Must-See Stops in the City

What to see in Florence: the must-see stops from the Uffizi to the Mercato Centrale, from Ponte Vecchio to San Miniato. ...

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Aerial view of Siena with Piazza del Campo and the medieval towers Destinations

13 April 2025

Siena in One Day: How to Plan the Perfect Visit

Siena in one day: how to plan the perfect visit between Piazza del Campo, the Cathedral and the medieval alleys. 30 minu...

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The medieval towers of San Gimignano seen from the Tuscan countryside Destinations

06 April 2025

What to See in San Gimignano: The Towers, Vernaccia Wine and the Village Secrets

What to see in San Gimignano: medieval towers, Vernaccia wine, the UNESCO centre and all the secrets of this village 15 ...

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Panoramic view of Florence from the hills of Fiesole at sunset Destinations

30 March 2025

Fiesole: What to See in the Village with the Best View of Florence

Fiesole what to see: the Etruscan hill town with the best view of Florence. Roman theatre, cathedral and rolling hills, ...

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Piazza del Campo in Siena with the Torre del Mangia at sunset Destinations

23 March 2025

What to See in Siena: Complete Guide to the City of the Palio

What to see in Siena: complete guide with Piazza del Campo, the Cathedral, the Palio and the best tips for visiting the ...

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Panoramic view of Florence with the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio at sunset Destinations

16 March 2025

Florence in One Day: The Complete Itinerary to See Everything

Florence in one day: the complete itinerary to visit the Uffizi, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and the markets. Starting from...

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