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 Chianti scenes by sue_stone
The best way to explore Chianti is to make a start driving along the SS222, stopping at places like Castellina & Greve along the way. Then, time permitting, take a drive along some of the lesser roads and explore villages like Lamole and Montefioralle. Most towns/villages will offer the chance for wine tasting and purchasing at one of their many wine shops.
Make sure you head to some secluded restaurant for lunch, taste some fresh local cuisine and sample a glass or two of Chianti Classico (not too much if you are the driver please!) Leave a Comment
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 Pisa! by sue_stone
Pisa is a gorgeous town, famous for its Leaning Tower of course, but it has much more to offer as well!!
It takes only 1 hour to catch the train from Florence to Pisa, making it the perfect place for a day trip.
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 View over Lucca by sue_stone
Lucca is an interesting walled town in the Tuscan countryside, that is perfect for a day trip (or a longer stay!).
It is only about 1 hour and 20 mins direct by train from Florence to Lucca, and there is plenty of picturesque countryside on route!
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Lobos website by Callavetta
In the afternoon you will visit Siena and take a short guided tour with the leader. Then we had several hours to visit on our own. Siena has loads of charming shops and restaurants, as well as the famous piazza. Having already spent several days in Siena on a previous trip, we took the opportunity to visit one of our favorite restaurants ever, Fuori Porto, just outside the Porto Romano, and rekindle our friendship with Paolo the owner. A wonderful meal ensued.
The excursion was 49 euro and was a full day of fun. Leave a Comment Phone: 055.21.06.12Website: www.caftours.com Other Contact: Via S.Antonino, 6r, Firenze
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.................and you may, as I did, hear the Olivetan monks' plainsong. Sitting on the steps of the crypt (which hold the remains of S. Miniatus, martyred around 250 CE) listening to them made me realise that people had probably heard much the same thing on the same spot for over 1000 years (a shrine was here in the 8th century, the present building was started in 1013 and is the second oldest church in Florence).
It's a bit of a trek to S. Miniato, but buses 12 and 13 pass nearby (get off at Piazza Michelangelo). The church, the views and the monks' plainsong are all worth the effort.
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 Casa Guidi by fgfiLeave a Comment Other Contact: Piazza San Felice 8
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 Stibbert by fgfiLeave a Comment Phone: 0039.055.475520Other Contact: Via Stibbert 26
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 Arcetri Florence by fgfi
To reach the osservatorio by bus use bus number 38 from Porta Romana Square.
The observatory is open to the general public also by night, but you must call to make a reservation. Leave a Comment
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