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Biking from Florence to Lastra a Signa in Tuscany Italy / Songs by Ernie Oldfield
Biking and enjoying the view along the way from Florence to the old village of Lastra a Signa about 20 km west taking the rough bike road along the Arno River. The weather was viariable from sun,rain and snow as we are still in winter. Listen to the country songs of Ernie Oldfield.
Good Taste of Tuscany - Culinary Travel experiences and professional Cooking Classes near Florence
Our School is ISO 9001 certified with two well-equipped kitchens situated on the 13th century historic Villa Pandolfini Estate which has accommodations, produces wine and extra virgin olive oil.
We have two specialization courses, one designed for professional chefs in which through intensive training, we cover the entire spectrum of food preparation, cooking techniques, the selection of ingredients to the all-important presentation of the completed dish .
The second course is designed for lovers of Italian food with a passion to improve their home skills taught by professional Italian chefs. Choices of these courses include a variety of daily, multi-day and weekly leisurely cooking courses where we teach how to make traditional Tuscan dishes such as risotto and handmade pasta.
For those with specific dietary requirements, we have tailored classes to suit and educate the science behind intolerance's and cooking methods. Each student receives a copy of our very own recipe book plus signature apron.
We have also designed programs for Corporate on Team Building, Educational Institutions and Tour Operators.
In addition to our tailored cookery courses, we also arrange Gastronomical tours, Wine tastings, Cellar visits, Truffle hunting, Market tours, Cheese factory visits and more. What always remains the same is our faithful dedication to quality and tradition.
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Countryside Retreat - Villa Lysis on the hills near Florence, Italy.mp4
STAY IN THE COUNTRYSIDE WITHOUT A CAR ! THE TRAIN STATION IS LOCATED 1,100 METERS DOWN THE HILL. 35 TRAINS DAILY. 17 MINUTES TO FLORENCE, 46 MINUTES TO PISA, 90 MINUTES TO SIENA/CINQUE TERRE AND MORE DESTINATIONS. FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM/TO THE VILLA FOR ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE.
Villa Lysis is located on the border of a charming hamlet perched on a hill top just a few miles west of Florence. The villa was built in the twelfth century as a fortified Lombard farm to guard the fertile Arno Valley.
In 1989 the property passed into the hands of the present owner who embarked on an immense renovation, which respected the authenticity of the space whitout neglecting any of the modern comforts. In the process of the renovation the original Tuscan style framework, frescoes, wooden beamed ceilings, stone walls, brick vault, and cotto floors were all preserved.
The villa has been furnished, equipped and decorated to the highest standards respecting authentic aesthetic and functional considerations. The furnishings and decorations are a combination of fine antiques and updated, high quality sofas, chairs and beds. The warm, cozy and quaint interior of the villa gives life to the feel of Tuscany, while maintaining a unique pleasing atmosphere - a rare combination of traits to find among the rental options of this countryside. Available for rent year round!
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Italy/Tavarnelle Val Di Pesa (Chianti/Tuscany) Part 54/84
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Tavarnelle Val di Pesa:
Tavarnelle Val di Pesa is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 25 kilometres (16 miles) south of Florence.
The main attraction of the territory of Tavarnelle is the Badia di Passignano (Abbey of Passignano), a monastery existing from the High Middle Ages.
Other sights include:
Church of Santa Lucia al Borghetto, part of a Franciscan monastery known from 1260. The church is an example of Gothic architecture.
Gothic church of Madonna della Neve, with 14th-15th-century frescoes.
Church of Santa Maria del Carmine al Morrocco (15th century)
Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie a Pietracupa, founded in 1596, with a Madonna image frescoed by Paolo Schiavo.
Pieve of San Pietro in Bossolo, a Romanesque church known from 990, housing works from Roman, Byzantine and Florentine schools.
Villa di Poggio Petroio, outside the town.
The pieve of San Donato in Poggio (12th century), in Romanesque style, with a basilica plan with a nave and two aisles and three apses. It houses a baptism shell by Giovanni della Robbia (1513) and a triptych by Giovanni del Biondo (1375).
The Pesa is a river 53 km long that traverses the Provinces of Florence and Sienna in Tuscany, Italy. The Val di Pesa - the Valley of the River Pesa, is the name given to the areas along the river and also includes much of its watershed.
The average altitude of the River Pesa basin is 286 m. The river is effectively a seasonal torrent in parts and remains without water in its final stretch during the summer.
The River Pesa arises from the confluence of several tributaries in the area located between the Badiaccia in Montemura (675 m) and Badia a Coltibuono (628 m) at the border of the provinces of Sienna and Florence. After descending to the south-west to the so-called Palace of Radda, the river turns to the north-west and maintains this direction, touching Sambuca in the municipality of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa and then Bargino and Cerbaia in the municipality of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, San Vincenzo a Torri in the municipality of Scandicci, Ginestra Fiorentina in the municipality of Lastra a Signa and finally crosses the town of Montelupo Fiorentino where it flows into the Arno.
Some of the towns and villages along the Val di Pesa that incorporate the name of the valley into their names are:
Tignano is a fortified hamlet whose church of San Romolo houses a terracotta tabernacle by Giovanni della Robbia.Wikipedia
Off-road biking in the countryside of Florence Italy
Enjoy the view of the countryside of Florence Italy, the muddy pathways, cornfields, lakes, the Arno and Bisenzio rivers. Nice listening to the song of Ernie Oldfield.
Toscana, drone aerial view
Places like this inspired geniuses like Leonardo and Michelangelo and Tchaikovsky spent part of his later life in these surrounds…
Pistoletto al Mercato Centrale di Firenze
Il Terzo Paradiso è stato inaugurato in gennaio. Il time lapse
DIMEZZANO & TORSOLI (GREVE IN CHIANTI, FIRENZE, ITALY)
Dimezzano e Torsoli, frazioni di Greve in Chianti, provincia di Firenze, Toscana, Italia. A Torsoli il 10 luglio 1982 cadde l'aereo Lupo 84 con 4 aviatori del 98° Gruppo della 46esima Aerobrigata dell'Aeronautica Militare Italiana nel corso delle operazioni per lo spegnimento di un incendio boschivo. Non lontano si trova il Parco Naturale di Cavriglia (Arezzo). Greve in Chianti è un comune di 13954 abitanti situato sulla via Chiantigiana che unisce Firenze con Siena attraversando il suggestivo panorama del Chianti. Fin dal Medioevo la storia di Greve è legata alla sua piazza principale che ha sempre esercitato la funzione di mercatale. Il borgo era una semplice dipendenza del castello di Montefioralle, ma grazie alla sua posizione, è situato nel punto in cui si incontravano le vie di collegamento tra il Valdarno, la Val di Greve e la via che da Firenze attraverso le colline del Chianti conduceva nel senese, poté diventare il principale mercatale della zona. La piazza dalla caratteristica forma di triangolo allungato è per gran parte circondata da portici ed al centro è posta la statua di Giovanni da Verrazzano. Uno dei vertici della piazza è occupato dalla chiesa parrocchiale dedicata alla S.Croce (XIX secolo). Dal punto di vista storico-amministrativo prima di entrare nella provincia di Firenze Greve faceva parte del vicariato di S.Giovanni Valdarno, anche se a confine con il vicariato di Certaldo di cui faceva parte la provincia del Chianti, attualmente tutta compresa nella provincia di Siena.
Pontassieve (FI) Italy Winter View
See the view on a winter day of this little town in the province of Florence Italy.
Pablo Bisquera.