Thursday, July 28, 2011

Tuscany on the road

This is an idea of a two days travel to visit Tuscany on the road.

First stage, Florence.
Obviously, this is a "must" step. The numerous works of art there would deserve a longer stop, but given the time available, I would suggest you to spend a morning strolling through the city center, starting from Piazza Duomo.
In the square, located in the heart of the historic center of Florence, you can admire the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery of S. John. The visit could continue onto the elegant Via de Calzaiuoli to reach Piazza Signoria, Florence's central square a few meters from the famous Ponte Vecchio.
The short walk might move towards Via de Tornabuoni, with perhaps a brief moment of relax, drinking a cup of coffee in the historical bar Paszkowski in Piazza della Repubblica. Via de 'Tornabuoni, is a luxurious way of the historic center between Piazza Antinori to bridge of the Holy Trinity. It is one of the most elegant streets of Florence since the Renaissance, which is overlooked by many historical buildings, and that today is also characterized by the presence of the best high fashion designer boutiques and jewelry shops.

Before lunch, next stop is Greve in Chianti, Via Chiantigiana. This is the scenic road that leads from Florence to Siena, passing through the Chianti Classico area dominated by hills, villages, castles and country houses of the famous wine-producing DOCG. The stop in Greve in Chianti is dedicated to the tasting of wines and typical Tuscan cuisine, perhaps visiting one of the many wineries of the famous wine producers of the place.


After the stop in Greve, direction Figline Valdarno up to the hills of Tuscany between the upper Valdarno Aretino and the Upper Valdarno Fiorentino, on the ancient and famous via dei Sette Ponti. Here along roads less touristy but just as beautiful, unspoiled nature characterized by the presence of the typical Tuscan farmhouses.

We could leave the way of the seven bridges to climb the hills of Loro Ciuffenna, to enjoy beautiful walks or mountain biking through the countryside towards the slopes of Pratomagno, in the dense forest vegetation, and where you can enjoy a complete picture of valley surrounded by olive trees and vineyards.
A nature that still expresses itself in all its beauty and strength, making it possible to live in close contact with the countryside, woods, streams.

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