Favorite hill towns in central Italy (Tuscany & Umbria)
My favorite hill towns in Central Italy. Eight are in Tuscany, two in Umbria: Siena, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Cortona, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino and the Val dOrcia, Assisi and Orvieto. Photos by Lynette and Gary Taylor. Music by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com
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San Gimignano:
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls form an unforgettable skyline. Within the walls, the well-preserved buildings include notable examples of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with outstanding examples of secular buildings as well as churches. The Palazzo Comunale, the Collegiate Church and Church of Sant' Agostino contain frescos, including cycles dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. The Historic Centre of San Gimignano, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town also is known for the white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape which is grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area.
The town of San Gimignano has many fine examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. As well as churches and medieval fortifications, there are notable examples of Romanesque secular and domestic architecture which may be distinguished from each other by their round and pointed arches, respectively. A particular feature which is typical of the region of Siena is that the arches of openings are depressed, with doorways often having a second low arch set beneath a semi-circular or pointed arch. Both Romanesque and Gothic windows sometimes have a bifurcate form, with two openings divided by a stone mullion under a single arch.
Piazza della Cisterna
This Piazza, entered from Via San Giovanni, is the main square of the town. It is triangular in shape and is surrounded by medieval houses of different dates, among them some fine examples of Romanesque and Gothic palazzos. At the centre of the piazza stands a well which was the main source of water for the town's residents. The structure dates from 1346. Although much of it has been renewed in the late 20th century, parts of the paving date from the 13th century.
Piazza Duomo
This piazza is to the north of Piazza della Cistern and is connected by a passage adjacent to an open loggia. To the west, at the top of the square, stands the Collegiate Church, reached by a broad flight of steps. The name of the square would seem to imply that this church was at one time a cathedral, but although it was perhaps planned, this was not the case. Other important buildings on the square include the Palazzo Comunale and the Palazzo Podesta, the house of the mayor. The Palazzo Podesta is distinguished by its huge arched loggia.
Towers in San Gimignano
While in other cities, such as Florence, most or all of their towers have been brought down due to wars, catastrophes, or urban renewal, San Gimignano has managed to conserve fourteen towers of varying heights, for which it is known internationally.Wikipedia
Campanile della Collegiata
Torri degli Ardinghelli
Torre dei Becci
Torre Campatelli
Torre Chigi, (1280)
Torre dei Cugnanesi
Torre del Diavolo
Torre Ficherelli or Ficarelli
Torre Grossa, (1311), 54 metres (177 ft)
Torre di Palazzo Pellari
Casa-torre Pesciolini
Torre Pettini
Torre Rognosa, 51 metres (167 ft)
Torri dei Salvucci
Ravi in Maremma Tuscany
Ravi in Maremma, Tuscany: a hill town with a mining history and a living medieval castle. Special places for those who like to travel slow and away from the crowds.
Toscana - The Great Escape Plan
The towns of San Gimignano and Volterra in Tuscany also known as Toscana are nestled among vineyards and beautiful rolling hills of the Italian countryside. Did you know the ending of Twilight Saga's movie, New Moon, takes place in the medieval hill town of Volterra. Watch as the Great Escape Plan makes a stop in these towns a short drive from Firenze.
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Idyllische Impressionen aus der Provinz Grosseto und der Maremma/ Südtoskana
Jetzt gibt es eine Zusammenfassung meiner schönsten Lieblingsaufnahmen aus der Südtoskana im Juni 2015 zu ruhiger Gitarrenmusik, mit der Ihr die Bilderreise, so hoffe ich, entspannend genießen könnt. Folgende Orte sind zu sehen: Grosseto, Nationalpark der Maremma, Montemerano, Castiglione della Pescaia, Montemerano, Pitigliano, Magliano, Orbetello und Porto Santo Stefano.
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Prata, Maremma Tuscany Italy
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Castello di Ravi in Maremma, Tuscany
Castello di Ravi in Maremma, Tuscany, Italy: a tiny living medieval castle at the heart of a quiet hill town with a legend.