Certaldo - Tuscany - I Like Italy
Certaldo is not far from Florence, in the middle of the valley of the Elsa river. Certaldo is the home town of Boccaccio, one of the greatest italian writer ever.
Certaldo means history, tradition and art, and it's a mandatory step for all the visitors of Tuscany.
Certaldo was founded in 1164, with the building of the old castle, when Federico Barbarossa gave the territory to the family of Conti Alberti. In XIII century Certaldo was conquered from Florence and from that century the history of Certaldo became strongly related to the Florence history.
The old castle is seat in the high part of the town, and nowadays it still preserves the medieval structures of the streets and buildings.
One of the main buildings is the Palazzo Pretorio, the symbol of Certaldo. It is the rest of the ancient castle of the Conti Alberti. Nowadays it's the seat of a gallery of modern art.
Close to the Palace there is the Church of Santi Jacopo e Filippo, in a perfect romanesque-style. It was builded in XIII century and nowadays it host the museum of Holy Art. Inside the old church there are the remains of Boccaccio.
The main street of the old town is Via Boccaccio, where we can find the house of the writer, completely re-builded after the second world war, and nowadays it's the seat of an important Library dedicated to Boccaccio.
In the old town there is also the palace Stiozzi Ridolfi, it was builded in XIV century. It is completely inside the old castle, with two towers and a big court.
Three gates still assure the access to the old castle: Porta al Sole, Porta Alberti and Porta del Rivellino.
The whole area of Certaldo is covered by history. In fact there are several outstanding buildings just outside the town, like the ruins of the Castle of Pogni.
The Castle of Pogni was one of the most powerful outpost of the Alberti dinasty. Now we can admire only a broken tower and some ruins of the old palace.
The Church of San Lazzaro a Lucardo was builded in X century. It's a classic example of romanesque-style church, with three naves and a basilica-like base. Maybe the most important romanesque-style building of the whole valley.
The Chapel of San Michele Arcangelo is close to Certaldo and it was builded in 1597, by Santi Tito. It's a perfect scale down (1:8) of the Florence Dome and nowadays it's the only remains of the old town of Semifonte.
The main yearly event of Certaldo is Mercantia, in july. A festival of street theatre and local craftsmanship. It's a very famous event, where it's possible to merge music, dance, theatre and cfraftsmanship, framed by the medieval old town.
Street artists from all the world are guests of the city for five days and the event involves hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
For our journeys of the taste we'd like to underline one of the most famous high-quality product of Certaldo, the Bianchetto (little white) truffle.
The gathering of this kind of truffle is usually in march (for this reason it's called Marzoulo too)
This kind of truffle is not estemeed as the white truffle of San Miniato, gathered in november.
The size of the Marzuolo is usually smaller, with a strong good smell. It's a good ingredient for Tuscan recipes, because it's tasty but cheaper then the San Miniato's truffle.
siena e san gimignano tour
Beautiful drive through the Tuscany countryside, guided visit of the magnificent medieval town of Siena. Discover the ancient fortification of Monteriggioni. Walk between the fairy towers of San Gimignano and leave some time for nice pottery shopping, souvenirs and great gelato...
Our expert guides will take you for the guided walk through the narrow ancient streets of Siena, sharing with you their knowledge and expertise. We'll visit the shell shape square Piazza del Campo, one of the most impressive Cathedrals in Tuscany and the famous Music Academy: Accademia Chigiana. The journey continue through the Chianti countryside, along beautiful hills covered with vineyards and olive-groves to the fortress of Monteriggioni. Here a chance, for a beautiful panoramic picture of Tuscany before we arrive at the village of the fair towers: San Gimignano. In San Gimignano you'll have time to take a look at the colorful pottery shops or have a taste of the best gelato on the spot where the famous movie “Tea with Mussolini” was filmed.
Summer's Journey 2012 - Tasty Tasty Tuscany!
What a memorable day in Italy at the cooking school in Tuscany known as Tasty Tuscany. Join us in the kitchen as we make one truly tasty dish!
Italy/Marcialla/Chianti/Tuscany (Painting of Leonardo da Vinci) Part 60/84
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Marcialla:
Marcialla 1,5 km, Certaldo 5 km, Tavarnelle 4 km, Florence 35 km, Siena 40 km, Pisa 70 km.
Marcialla is a village in the towns of Certaldo and Barberino Val d'Elsa. It is a village situated on a hill which forms the watershed between the Val d'Elsa and Val di Pesa.
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The development of the village was initially determined from the market town of Castle Pogni, whose remains are still within walking distance of the main square, but after its destruction in 1181 was also an independent municipality but always under the dominion of Florence. Always maintained a considerable strategic importance because they allow you to control the two valleys. Marcialla is mentioned in a map of the Val d'Elsa painted by Leonardo da Vinci and now preserved in the Royal Library at Windsor.
Palace Bargagli Stoffi
On the western side of the main square of Marcialla licks the rolling hills of the Chianti emphasizing immediately obvious to the unique and characteristic tower that stands on its summit. The nerve center for centuries of life marciallina underwent a slow metamorphosis that saw him transformed from a rustic farm house of the Marquis Bargagli Stoffi.
Villa Capponi
It is located on the main square of Marcialla and looks like a kind of urban villa, looking eighteenth century. Inside there is a beautiful vaulted room with bricks laid with a knife.
Walks in Tuscany from up above - www.walkaboutitaly.com
A presentation from a vantaged point of the Tuscany walking tour that so many people loved over this last 6 years walkaboutitaly.com
Day 1 – Meeting in Siena and visit of Siena (Night at hotel in Siena)
We will meet the group at hotel’s lobby at 4.00pm. After a brief introduction about the tour we join an art guide to explore the city jewels (Piazza del Campo, streets and alleys and last but not least the museum of one of the districts of the Palio horse race). After the tour we will enjoy a pleasant restaurant called Babazuf. The restaurant is family owned: Marco and Giovanni (the chef) will host us with an interesting combination of traditional and modern Italian cooking style.
Day 2 – Chianti walk, winery experience. Cooking class in the evening (Overninght in Siena)
Today we set off to Chianti, one of the most well known area for wines. The walk will take us through olive groves and vineyards. We then stop at a boutique family run winery where you will meet Dario Castagno, NYTimes Bestselling author. Dario will guide you through the grounds and cellars of Fattoria Tregole, an organic farm perched in the heart of the Chianti Classico region already mentioned in a document date as far back as 1003 (!) While introducing you with fervor to all the products produced on its premises, at the same time he shall entertain you with plenty of fitting historical information and accounts regarding the home of the Chianti Classico. A that will explain to us how they make their wine so special. Lunch will follow at the nice restaurant owned by the Fattoria. A short transfer back to Siena. After a good rest we will enjoy a complete cooking class at Dante Alighieri cooking school.
Day 3 – San Gimignano walk – Opera Singing show in the evening (Night at hotel in Siena)
Today we will explore the area of San Gimignano. The transfer from the hotel takes about 45 minutes. The town still has 14 high medieval towers. The 7 miles walk in the countryside, with some elevation gain, goes through olive groves and vineyards of Vernaccia di Sangimginano, the most famous white wine in Tuscany. We will finish our morning walk at a vegetable garden farmhouse run by the Ganozzi family. They will serve us lunch based only on their production. It will be so delightful to sneak-in into their grounds and see which vegetables they are producing. We then drive back to the hotel. Dinner tonight is on your own. At 8.45pm we will meet again to join the opera singing show with soprano and piano accompaniment. The artists will perform Italian opera singing arias.
Day 4 – Montalcino and Brunello Casato Prime Donne winery experience (Night at hotel in Sant’Angelo in Colle or Montalcino)
It’s transfer day! We drive for 40 minutes to Montalcino. We will spend the next two nights in this medieval town. After a short visit of Montalcino. After some rest we reconvene and we drive for 10 minutes to the restaurant owned by Imma. The chef will delight you with fresh food served in a very cozy restaurant.
Day 5 – Montalcino and Brunello Il Cocco winery experience (Overninght at hotel in Sant’Angelo in Colle or Montalcino)
This morning we start directly from the hotel. The path takes you through thick natural forest and panoramic views over the Monte Amiata (an extinct volcano). After 6 miles of walk we will reach the “Il Cocco”, farm run by 3 young brothers (Giacomo, Stefano e Ettore). Giacomo, the elder brother, will capture our attention with his deep knowledge about wine making. It will be so nice to walk through his vineyard with a glass of Brunello. Lunch at the farm small restaurant will follow. Tonight dinner is on your own in Montalcino with many choices.
Day 6 – Bagno Vignoni and San Quirico. Visit of an olive oil mill (Night at hotel in Pienza)
A 30 minutes transfer will take us today to Bagno Vignoni; we get off here. Luggage will continue to Pienza Hotel. We visit Bagno Vignoni. Then we start our walk from here and after 4 miles we will reach San Quirico d’Orcia, a hidden and less frequented town. The family Simonelli owns an olive mill from generations. We will visit the mill with Laura, learn about the olive oil making and taste the olive oil. We then walk to the restaurant Osenna. Dinner tonight is at the hotel’s restaurant.
Day 7 – Views on Monticchiello and saffron making farm (Overninght at hotel in Pienza)
After a generous breakfast we start our walk directly from the hotel towards the town of Monticchiello. We pass through wheat fields. After a couple of hours walking we will reach the Santa Maria Farmhouse that is specialized in the production of saffron. After lunch you can decide to be driven back to the hotel or walk back to Pienza. Tonight the farewell dinner is at a posh international/Tuscany style restaurant.
Day 8 – Departure day
At 9.00am a drive of 45 minutes will take you to the train station of Chiusi-Chianciano Terme.
San Gimignano - Tuscany - I Like Italy
SAN GIMIGNANO
The castle of San Gimignano is very ancient, but the full development of the town was at the end of the Dark ages, when the main buildings and towers of the town were builded.
The towers of San Gimignano are unique in the World. Nowadays we can admire just 13 of the ancient 72 towers, that where the symbol of the power of the richest families of the town.
San Gimignano was a sort of Manhattan of the middle age.
San Gimignano from 1990 is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
If you walk the wall of the castle you can watch one of the most impressive landscapes of the Tuscan hills and valleys.
In Sant'Agostino square, there is the Church (with the same name), in romanesque-style with some gothic elements. The Church was builded in 1298.
On the same square there is one of the oldest church of San Gimignano, the Church of S.Pietro in Forliano, that was builded in XII century.
If you across the S.Jacopo Gate, you can find the Church of S.Girolamo, that was builded in 1337.
Close to the gate, there is the romanesque-style church of S.Jacopo of Templars. It seems that it was builded by the templar knights that came back from the I crusade
After the gate of S.Jacopo, there is the gate Delle Fonti.
This gate was the ancient access to the public fountains for the whole population. This gata was builded in XIV century, to cover the ancient stone fountain builded by Lombards in IX century.
With a few steps walk you can find the big buiilding of San Domenico and then the Church of San Lorenzo in Ponte, that was builded in 1240 and it's in romanesque-style
Inside the narrow streets of the town you can find the House of Santa Fina, a very young saint, who is celebrated yearly, on march, the 12th
Piazza della Cisterna was the ancient seat of the main shops, workshops and taverns. In the middle of the square there is the ancient octagonal well of the city. Tourists usually say that San Gimignano is a sort of time machine that bring the people in the middle age.
Piazza del Duomo, Dome square, is close to Piazza della Cisterna and it's the seat of several towers. The dome is in romanesque-style too, and it was builded in 1000 AC. Beside it there is a museum of Holy Art, and next the present palace of the municipality, that was builded in 1298.
From the museum it's possible to visit the highest tower of the town. The landscape is outstanding from the top of the tower.
Few steps far from the Dome there is the Rocca di Montestaffoli, originally it was a castle and then a convent. It host a little tower, a small outpost of the external wall of the town that let people to watch a 360° landscape of all the valley of the Elsa river.
For our usual journeys of the taste, we'd like to underline two typical high-quality products of San Gimignano.
The first one is the white wine called la Vernaccia. It's was the first italian mark guaranteeing the quality of a wine.
La Vernaccia has a fresh dry taste, a golden colour, and a remarkable delicate smell.
The second typical product of San Gimignano is the saffron.
San Gimignano has the right climate conditions to growing the saffron plant and San Gimignano's one is estemeed as a top quality saffron.
VINCI and SAN GIMIGNANO ????????- Da Leonardo da Vinci alle torri medievali - Русские субтитры ITAsub
Crazy time with Yulia and Mirko while they continue on them journey to discover cities and sites of Tuscany, the surprising region of Italy. This time they are going to Vinci, city of the greatest Leonardo and to San Gimignano, an amazing medieval town into the Siena province.
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Gusto fantasia e tradizione, eccellenza Made in Italy
Il successo di Taste 2016 conferma la grande passione per il buon cibo degli Italiani: formaggi, dolci, pasta ed insaccati, 5 proposte selezionate da justbeautiful
Grandi e piccini alla scoperta delle novità eno-gastronomiche presentate nella fiera del gusto organizzata da Pitti Immagine. Taste: abbinamenti insoliti realizzati con maestria e creatività e destinati a conquistare i palati più curiosi.
Taste da quest’anno, occupa tutto lo spazio della Stazione Leopolda a Firenze, tra i prodotti sempre più attenzione alla sostenibilità ed alle materie prime, spesso vere unicità di un territorio.
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FORMAGGIO MIRTILLO BLU
Antica Fattoria Palagiaccio – Scarperia – Firenze
Formaggio di latte vaccino erborinato, agato sulle 2 facce a distanza di 1 settimana, successivament eil prodotto viene massaggiato in crosta con una purea di mirtilli, si mangia tutto.
PREDESSERT ZAFFERANO E CIPOLLA DI CERTALDO
Opera Waiting 100% nature – Poggibonsi –Siena
Piccolo dolce da servire prima del dolce principale, aromatizzato con zafferano di San Gimignano e Cipolla di Certaldo
PASTA MARTELLI
Pastificio Tradizionale Famiglia Martelli – Lari –Pisa
Producono pasta dal 1926, lavorazione artigianale e lenta essiccazione, un prodotto altamente digeribile
CANTUCCINI PISTACCHI E MANDORLE
Sfizio Biscotti – Montelupo Fiorentino – Firenze
Preparazione artigianale a mano, si distinguono per l’aggiunta di deliziosi pistacchi verdi, croccanti al punto giusto ideali da inzuppare.
MORTADELLA DI PRATO
Tradizione Salumi – Quarrata – Pistoia
La Mortadella di Prato, ha appena riconosciuto il riconoscimento igp, si differenza dalla Bologna dalla macinatura dell’impasto. Come liquore aromatico viene aggiunto l’Alchermes
HIKING IN TUSCANY
A relaxed walk through the Tuscan countryside, following ancient trails in the Chianti Wine region
→ The most natural way to discover the Tuscan countryside with the personalized attention of a small-group tour
→ Hike through olive groves and vineyards
→ Discover an ancient olive oil mill and a boutique winery
→ Savour the wonderful products of this land: olive oil, wine and typical Tuscan products for lunch
This small group hike tour will provide a great overview of the Chianti wine region. The activity starts right in the city center of Florence where you will be shuttled out of the city in just 20 minutes.
The glorious hike trail ends at a boutique winery, where you will get to visit their cellar and understand the wine-making process.
A delicious typical Tuscan lunch is then served, paired with a taste of elegant wines.
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Toscana - Maremma (Droni Nuove Prospettive - Riprese Aeree Drone) - aerial footage
Breve assaggio di maremma toscana nei pressi di Follonica.
Brief taste of the Tuscan Maremma near Follonica.
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Amazing setting for a wedding in a tuscan castle: by Monica Balli
Destination weddings Tuscan countryside resort with the passion of entertainment , two celebrity concerts from size electronic zoo NY to Intimate private party for 80 guests. Exclusive destination wedding with a twist to enjoy life and party with celebrity Dj's FatBoy Slim and Sander Van Dorn by Monica Balli events .
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Campiglia e Massa Marittima 2003
Remarkable how different peoples' perceptions are, regarding newly discovered places. Earlier conversation with a youngish couple of travelers gushed over the wonders of Massa Marittima, saying of humble Campiglia, Well, you might enjoy it, too (since tastes vary and we don't want to say anything negative). For us the real charmer was Campiglia. Sleepy, small: a three-wheeled Piaggio delivery truck carts major appliances up the shallow-stepped roadways. Yes, steps - these roads are intended for walking. A floral-aproned, sunny gardener, eager to show Michele her raised bed crops, in the process proves that indeed Italian is very like Spanish. For us the test of a hill town is whether we would pursue a second visit, maybe even a third. Campiglia, definitely yes. My memory of Massa Marittima, is of a twilight town. As in Rod Serling's Twilight Zone series from the 60's? I think so, in that a) it was pastel tinted evening when we actually began to explore; and b) the Passeggiata began to issue forth, with a notably ample serving of senior citizens. In what is arguably the mellowest part of any day, this is the gracious custom of enjoying fellowship with friends old and new (but the older ones are more satisfying) after the workday has been put aside for the night. Makes one look forward to getting a little older in such a place, with such friends.
1st Olive Oil Press of 2012
Primo Estate's owner, winemaker and oil blender Joe Grilli presses the very first McLaren Vale olive oil of the 2012 harvest.
Find a host of delicious olive oil recipes at primoestate.com.au
Brilliant Baked Cannelloni | Gennaro Contaldo
The pasta master, Gennaro Contaldo, has a fantastic Cannelloni recipe to show you! It’s packed full of flavour from beef, pork and salami too, all baked up in a delicious tomato sauce with herbs and cheese! Yum! It’s perfect for feeding a family or any group of people. Try it yourself.
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Harvesting and Processing McCaul's Olive Oil
Harvesting and Processing McCaul's Olive Oil