Greve in Chianti

Greve in Chianti is one of the most sustainable rural municipalities in Italy. The municipal administration has won the green "Spighe Verdi" award for the central role assigned to the rural management of the territory, the conservation and protection of nature and the landscape. The virtuous relationship between the municipality, farmers and the community, the adoption of good environmental practices, the crucial function assigned to agriculture in the defense of the landscape, the protection of biodiversity and the production of quality food. These are some of the most relevant aspects that have allowed the Greve administration to be recognized at a national level by the Fee organization (Foundation for Environmental Education Italy) for the model and shared strategic actions oriented towards sustainable development, rural heritage and improvement quality of life and the environment. To obtain the certification and the Spiga Verde brand, the Municipality has followed a…

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Val di Zoldo – Dolomiti

Val di Zoldo is one of the most beautiful areas in the Veneto! The Zoldo Dolomites offer many opportunities all year round: comfortable and well-equipped hotels in Zoldo Alto and in the neighboring towns, including Forno di Zoldo; Nordic skiing, downhill and snowboarding, with the only slope in the whole Dolomites open regularly even at night, from November to April – thanks to the proximity of Val Zoldana Civetta; high-altitude excursions on the Pelmo, on the Civetta or on the Moiazza group, walks and via ferratas in the splendid Val Zoldana in the summer. Fairytale scenarios, relaxation and numerous activities to be practiced in the open air.

The Civetta Group, located in the province of Belluno, rises majestically between the Val di Zoldo and the Agordino, reaching a height of 3,220 m with its main peak. The imposing north wall, between Cima Su Alto and Torre Coldai, known by mountaineers as "the Kingdom of the sixth degree" or "Wall of Walls", looks toward…

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Castiglione della Pescaia – Tuscany coast

The municipal territory extends from the coasts of the Tyrrhenian Sea, where it also includes the islet of the Sparviero and the Scogli Porchetti, up to the south-western and southern offshoots of the hilly chain that from Poggio Ballone reaches Poggio Petriccio and which forms the southern appendix of the Metalliferous Hills of Grosseto. Between the coast and the hilly area there is a vast flat area of ​​the Grosseto Maremma, partially affected by a marshy area, totally included in the Diaccia Botrona nature reserve. The coast is mainly low and sandy, except for the small promontory of Punta Capezzolo, which divides the town of Castiglione della Pescaia from the locality of Riva del Sole, and for the entire area of ​​the promontory of Punta Ala, both of which have high and steep.The municipal territory borders to the north with the municipalities of Scarlino and Gavorrano, to the east and south-east with the municipality of Grosseto, while to the west and south it is bathed b…
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Val di Cornia Tuscany- Wines and Turism

Cradle of the Etruscan civilization, the Val di Cornia is the ideal place to let yourself be conquered by the incredible charm of an ancient and mysterious people whose historical relevance is growing from discovery to discovery. A wonderful land that has guarded for millennia, hidden by the natural beauty of its parks and landscapes, the secrets of such a fascinating and evolved people. Immersed in this multi-faceted landscape, the parks and museums of the Val di Cornia present a rich and varied offer, a different way of experiencing culture.

The Val di Cornia constitutes the extreme southern edge of the province of Livorno, on the territory of the Piombinese Maremma; it extends in the area between the Maremma Livornese (historically Maremma Pisana) and the Maremma Grossetana near the mouth of the river of the same name.

The territory is predominantly hilly in the hinterland where it creeps towards the last south-western offshoots of the Metallifero…

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Palazzolo della Stella

Palazzolo della Stella is a town in Friuli Venezia Giulia and takes its name from the river that crosses it, quiet and close to the sea,but full of opportunities for cultural and food and wine excursions, its proximity to the sea but in the open countryside makes it aideal for spending a few days of relaxation and with the possibility of joining guided tours. In the surroundings very close Villa Manin,and many other places and sites of great interest. It is also possible to rent a boat, visit the nearby Udine, San Daniele del Friuliwhere the famous ham is made, in short, a really interesting holiday.

More info about location: https://www.turismofvg.it/

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Arezzo

Arezzo is an Italian city in eastern Tuscany. The Cathedral of Arezzo, on the top of the hill where the city stands, has painted vaulted ceilings and houses a 15th century fresco by Piero della Francesca depicting Mary Magdalene. In the chapel of the nearby Basilica of San Francesco there are other frescoes by Piero della Francesca. The Basilica of San Domenico houses the Crucifix of Santa Croce, painted by Cimabue in the thirteenth century. The imposing Medici Fortress offers a splendid view over the city. In Arezzo the house of Francesco Petrarca. The city today is also famous for its gold processing.

More info about Arezzo: https://www.ilturista.info/ugc/info/da_visitare/1848-La_Casa_natale_di_Francesco_Petrarca_ad_Arezzo/

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Piancavallo Sky Area and Summer

Piancavallo is a beautiful town in Friuli Venezia Giulia close to the plain that divide from the sea of ​​Lignano Sabbiadoro, Grado and other renowned tourist destinations in the Veneto region, a ski resort of a certain importance was created here in relatively recent times with about 25 km of slopes. From Piancavallo you can indeed enjoy the view to the sea, it is characterized as a tourist center with a sporting vocation, where even those who do not ski can find space for their favorite sport: ice skating, freestyle, orienteering, snowboarding. The offer is also complete for the summer, when you can choose between relaxing walks or challenging mountaineering climbs, without forgetting horse riding, cycling, mountain biking, tennis, hang gliding and paragliding. It is also easily accessible from Venice. More info about Piancavallo: http://www.comune.aviano.pn.it/index.php?id=9855
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Folgarida Sky Area

Folgarida, located at 1,270 m asl, is ideal for those who love winter sports in the open air and for those who want to relax in the mountains. A total of 120 km of slopes awaits you in the Folgarida-Marilleva and Madonna di Campiglio ski areas - skiing between the Brenta Dolomites and the Ortles-Cevedale group is a real pleasure. In addition, in the summer there are countless possibilities for sports, relaxation and contact with nature.

More info about: https://www.visittrentino.info/it/trentino/destinazioni/folgarida_md_236

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Nord Sardinia Castelsardo

Castelsardo - Sardinia

Sardinia is a large Italian island located in the Mediterranean Sea and characterized by about 2000 km of coastline, sandy beaches and a mountainous hinterland crossed by hiking trails. Its jagged landscape is dotted with thousands of nuraghi, mysterious stone ruins with a beehive shape, built in the Bronze Age. One of the largest and oldest nuraghi is the Su Nuraxi di Barumini, which dates back to 1500 BC. Castelsardo. Considered one of the most beautiful villages in Sardinia and Italy. Directly on the sea it is dominated by the castle which - still intact for over 1000 years - stands in defense of its low houses and the historic center that rises right on its slopes. It enjoys an ideal location because it is within easy reach of the most beautiful main tourist sites in Sardinia. About 50 minutes by car from the fishing village of Stintino and the famous La Pelosa beach. A few km from the airport of Alghero.

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Firenze – Florence

Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of the most famous places is the Duomo, the cathedral with a tiled dome designed by Brunelleschi and Giotto's bell tower. The Accademia Gallery exhibits Michelangelo's David sculpture while in the Uffizi Gallery there are The Birth of Venus by Botticelli and the Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci. A city that has maintained its charm and splendor of the past unchanged. This is how Florence, the capital of Tuscany, presents itself. An enchanting city that never ceases to surprise, with its masterpieces of art, the colored marbles of the churches and the architecture that evoke its splendor and the role it played in the development of Renaissance culture and art.

About Florence: http://www.italia.it/it/idee-di-viaggio/citta-darte/firenze.html

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