Tuscany's Dolce Vita
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Tuscany offers a dolce vita mix of hearty cuisine, fascinating history, and gentle beauty. First we'll learn about the original Tuscans — the ancient Etruscans — at Volterra's Etruscan Museum, then we'll tour a hill town that was important to both the Etruscans and the Romans, head into the woods for a truffle hunt, eat slow food Italian-style during Sunday lunch in Chiusure, and finish in Montepulciano, where we'll get passionate about the local wine.
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La Dolce Vita in Tuscany!
BJ, Bob and son Danny rented Casa Guisi and Dario in Montanare near Cortona in May of 2012. We explored Tuscany, drank wine and ate food. It was a wonderful trip!
FMA Tuscany - Siena, Florence, San Gimignano
Heute kommt der letzte Beitrag von unserem Urlaub in Italien. Wo wir gewohnt haben wisst ihr ja schon, deswegen gibt es heute einfach noch ein paar visuelle Eindrücke in Videoform. Wir haben in den paar Tagen in der Toskana wirklich viel unternommen, waren in Florenz, Siena und San Gimignano, haben Eis und Pizza gegessen und insgesamt einfach eine wunderschöne Zeit verbracht. Manchmal tut es so gut, zusammen mit der Familie zu verreisen, gemeinsam neue Erinnerungen zu schaffen und das Leben zu genießen. La dolce vita wird schließlich nirgends mehr zelebriert als in Italien. Wie das am besten geht und was ihr unbedingt unternehmen solltet, wenn ihr in der Toskana seid verrate ich euch in meinen persönlichen Top 10 Things To Do In Tuscany am Blog!
Castagneto Carducci - Toskana aus dem Bilderbuch | Bella Italia - La Dolce Vita
Der malerische Ort Castagneto Carducci mit seinem mittelalterlichen Stadtbild liegt auf einem Hügel an der Etruskischen Küste mit Blick auf das Meer und wurde wegen seiner pittoresken Schönheit bereits mehrfach ausgezeichnet. Seinen Namen verdankt die kleine Stadt dem Dichter Giosuè Carducci.
La Dolce Vita Exploring the art forms of Tuscany
While in the Tuscan region we explored Florence, Chianti & the Rocca Delle Macie Winery as well as Montecatini and their famous thermal waters. It was an amazing look into the artistic side of Italy. Everything from the architecture, statues, paintings, food and wine, music and dance is art!
Italy/San Gimignano (Tuscany/Italy) Part 64/84
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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
San Gimignano, Italy: Towering Hill Town
More info on travel to Tuscan Hill Towns: San Gimignano, with its distinctive skyline, stands like a medieval mirage on its hilltop. With walls built in the 13th century and 12 surviving towers, what was once a stop for pilgrims en route to Rome is now a popular tourist destination. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit
Traveling in Tuscany: La Dolce Vita Wine Video WINE TV
For more wine videos visit wineoh.tv. Watch Wine Oh TV with Monique Soltani as we Travel to Tuscany and uncork Italy's coveted Chianti Classico wine region. In this video we get a taste of the sweet life and show what it's like to truly experience Chianti Classico.
The Murray's Gift Experience: Unboxing La Dolce Vita
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•NUTTY Fontina Fontal
•CREAMY La Tur
•SHEEPY Pecorino Calabrese
•SPICY Mountain Gorgonzola
•RICH Murray's Sopressata
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•PLUMP Castelvetrano Olives
•CRISPY Tarallini Crackers
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La Dolce Vita Toskana - Geführte E-Mountainbike-Reise durch die Toskana
Entdecke die Toskana, wie du sie noch nie gesehen hast. Auf wenig befahrenen, landschaftlich spektakulären Routen, on- und offroad. Mit Sightseeing-Stationen in Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena (inkl. Pausentag) und Arezzo. Dazwischen genießt du unseren 360°-Service, ausgesuchte Hotels der gehobenen Kategorie und köstliche regionale Spezialitäten.
Montepulciano, Italy: Tuscan Dolce Vita
More info about travel to Tuscany: The Contucci Winery in Montepulciano, Italy, welcomes visitors to appreciate their wine and how it's made. The many charms of the Tuscan region reward the traveler with a fascinating insight into a land that makes living well a time-honored art.
At you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
IL BORGHETTO TUSCAN HOLIDAYS @ San Gimignano - Tuscany
How to enjoy la dolce vita................? The perfect location for your holidays!
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Beautiful Tuscany @ San Gimignano - Volterra - Siena
Felix Manye Rodriguez @ Volterra Piazza dei Priori - Tuscany
Short trip to Tuscany with my GoPro HD HERO CAMERA
Dies ist kein Werbe-Video, sondern eine Erinnerung an einige unbeschwerte Tage in der wunderschönen Toskana!
This is not a promotional video but memories of some happy days in beautiful Tuscany.
Questo non è un video promozionale, ma un ricordo di alcuni giorni spensierati nella bella Toscana!
Music by: Felix Manye Rodriguez
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Steve Perillo in A Tuscany Vineyard & San Gimignano
Steve Perillo spends the day with master vintner Pierluigi Gracchi of Tenuta Torciano Winery.
The vineyard is in Tuscany close to San Gimignano, famous for its many towers.
In fact, tower height became competitive as a symbol of wealth.
And how knows what else it might symbolize!
San Gimignano Tuscany Italy
Beautiful town, the best ice cream in the world. On the square Gelateria Dondoli. Top pistachio ice cream
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Italia Dolce Vita-Asís y Siena.
Segundo capítulo de nuestras vacaciones en Italia, realizando el circuito Dolce Vita. En esta ocasión en el camino de Roma a Florencia, visitamos Asís y Siena. Asís, famosa villa medieval conocida por la basílica de San Francisco y Siena, de estilo medieval también, con su peculiar Plaza del Campo donde se realizan carreras de caballos y la impresionante catedral gótica.
San Gimignano's Famous Gellateria
What makes this Gelato The Best Gelato in the World? Well it's all in the flavors: both the variety and intensity. Here is a look at your choices. Go to Http://totallytuscanyvillas.com to plan your Tuscany vacation today!
Meet The Italians Slowing Down Cities (2001)
La Dolce Vita (2001): As the world speeds up, Italians are actively trying to slow down their cities.
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Fattoria Poggio Alloro (San Gimignano, Italy - Tuscany) (Ферма Poggio Alloro (Сан-Джиминьяно))
In the characteristic hills of San Gimignano, surrounded by the picturesque Tuscan countryside. The farm is filled with vineyards, olive groves, cereal crops, woods, fruit trees, vegetables, saffron, and pastures for the farms animals. There is also a herd of 50 prized Chianina beef cattle, which is one of the oldest breeds in the world and is now at risk of extinction.
В характерных холмах Сан-Джиминьяно, в окружении живописной сельской местности Тосканы. Ферма полна виноградников, оливковых рощ, зерновых культур, леса, фруктовые деревья, овощи, шафран, и пастбища для ферм животных. Здесь так же выращивают одну из древнейших пород крупнорогатого скота Chianina, которая является одной из старейших пород в мире и в настоящее время находится под угрозой исчезновения.
Florence and Tuscany | Tuscan Wine Tour and Firenze
Hi and Welcome back to our Italy 2019 Mother-Daughter Vlogs!
In this vlog we left Lake Como for Firenze! It was my first time back to this lovely city in years, so I was excited to explore Florence with my mom and sisters. We had a lovely time taking in all the sites, and eating a lot of street food, especially gelato! Florence is a small city and so we decided to do a Tuscan Wine Tour. We visited Fattoria Poggio Alloro to start, where we sampled some wines, and ate cheese. We also got to meet the Chianina cows, and this for me was a bit traumatic. I had a strong emotional response to seeing these beautiful creatures. Next we visited the medieval town of San Gimignano, and got to explore this lovely historic town. After this we headed to our final winery called Tenuta Torciano. I personally really loved the winery, as we sampled many types of delicious wine, and ate a really lovely Florentine meal as well. It was very delicious and Gabriele was very sweet and charismatic. I recommend a wine tour when in Florence, there are a lot of options to consider in terms of wineries in Tuscany! I also mentioned our airbnb in Florence, it was so spacious, and in a perfect location. If you search for Old Florence - Ponte Vecchio flat with Elevator you will find it, here is the link:
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Les Vadrouilleurs : la Dolce Vita en Toscane ...
Nature, culture et dolce vita : voilà comment on pourrait résumer la Toscane. Douceur du climat, magnifiques paysages, villages de charme, villes musées à ciel ouvert ... le tout associé à un certain savoir-vivre des habitants, il n'en faut pas plus pour être assuré de passer là un bon séjour. Découvrez donc cette belle région italienne en vidéo ;)
Une vidéo Les Vadrouilleurs Voyage & Tourisme