Calci is known for the Certosa, although the town near Pisa is rich in attractions and culture. The town on the edge of the Pisan Mountains was already inhabited in ancient times and many of the populations who lived here have left their mark. The Pieve dei Santi Giovanni ed Ermolao was built between 1095 […]
The small Eremo della Spelonca is located on Mount Cupola in the Pisan Mountains. The Eremo della Spelonca is located on a hiking trail (numbers 120 and 00) and you can start from Santa Maria del Giudice (Lucca) from the upper part of the town or through the tunnel to San Giuliano Terme (Pisa). You […]
The church of San Jacopo di Lupeta is near the village of Vicopisano. The original name of the church was San Mamiliano Vescovo, as you can read on the entrance portal. The church and a monastery with the name San Mamiliano are mentioned in writing as early as 757. A relief figure from the period […]
It’s hard to imagine how many olive trees are abandoned in Tuscany. As it characterizes the Tuscan skyline and one of our globally envied gastronomic excellence is extra virgin olive oil! With the arrival of modernity in our lives, more and more people no longer want to take care of the land and its traditions. […]
There is a little oasis in Tuscany that is hardly known. An area where time has stood still. Where you can see the authentic Tuscany on every corner, far from the tourist crowds. Few of them know it as the “Valleriana” valley, but most as “Svizzera Pesciatina” (Pescia Switzerland). This last name is relatively new, because […]
by Angelika Meisborn
What is craftsmanship? Who is the craftsman? It’s a passion, an art that requires a lot of willpower and love, because working the craftsman gives you a piece of himself! Leather goods are one of the excellences of Tuscan craftsmanship. To become an excellence, it must be rooted for a long time in history. This […]
by Angelika Meisborn
Uzzano Castello is an idyllic place. Time has stood still here.Uzzano was not discovered by tourism and therefore it’s the mirror of authentic Tuscany. That’s why I love to walk around here, to lose myself in the small authentic streets and to enjoy the breathtaking panorama. The history of Uzzano is very old and long. […]
by Angelika Meisborn
Taste, smell, tradition, family and health combined in a single product: extra virgin olive oil! As Angelica wrote in a blog a few years ago, it isn’t difficult to see nets and families do harvest in olive groves in October/November, so that they can bring the new oil from their own production to the table. […]
by Angelika Meisborn
One of the symbols of autumn on the Tuscan Apennine is certainly the chestnut tree and the harvest of its fruits. Walking through the chestnut groves you may find small buildings called “Metato”, or ruins of it. What is a Metato?! A Metato is a small stone house that can only be found in the […]
by Angelika Meisborn
Every journey involves possible pitfalls that can lead to awkward situations or unexpected expenses when things go really bad. It all starts when you cross the border. The motorway implies a ticket and its price depends on mileage. You have to pick up the ticket when you enter the motorway and show it when you […]
by Angelika Meisborn
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