Organize your stay
Here you will find some indications and suggestions for a more enjoyable holiday; activities, initiatives and particularly interesting places to visit.
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MERCANTIA - Certaldo Alto (the upper and oldest part of the town) (Florence)
In July during Mercantia, in Certaldo, there is the highest ratio of theatre per square metre in the world, this abundance is a maze of sounds, noises, colours, flavours, sensations in which you can lose yourself and let yourself go, a flood of emotions that will sweep you away, dive in…
www.mercantiacertaldo.it
HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS OVER TUSCANY - Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (Firenze)
Balloon rides are normally conducted in the central Tuscany area. Hot air balloon capture the imagination, each flight is a unique and magical voyage.
For informations:
www.flyballoon.it - www.balloonintuscany.com
THE RUINS OF CASTELVECCHIO - San Gimignano (Siena)
The old hamlet of Castelvecchio stands on a remote cliff, bordered by two rivers. Once colonized by the Romans it was later, in the Longobard era, provided with city walls "castrum vetus" from which the name probably derives. Later Castelvecchio belonged first to the Bishop of Volterra, and then became a free city and eventually came under the control of San Gimignano which made it into an efficient defensive stronghold against Volterra; thanks to its strategic position it was virtually impregnable. The walls had two bastions and, to protect the only gateway, a keep was built but was later replaced by the tower built around 1450. The town was abandoned towards the end of the mediaeval ages after the plague had decimated the population. The ruins of several houses, mills, and the church can still be clearly seen. At the end of the town stands the eastern tower which offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area.
www.toscanatura.it
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THE “MESSI” FAIR - San Gimignano (Siena)
On the third Saturday and Sunday of June, the Association "Cavalieri di Santa Fina" (enthusiasts of history and horses) organizes a historical pageant in the streets and squares of the town, with mediaeval stalls, processions in costume and a jousting tournament called the "Giostra dei Bastoni".
www.cavalieridisantafina.it
PARCO FLUVIALE DELL’ELSA - Colle Val d'Elsa (Siena)
The beautiful Sentier Elsa path runs through the Alta Valdelsa River Park. It is currently 2 km long and leads from the San Marziale bridge in Colle Val d’Elsa, near La Steccaia and the Callone Reale, running alongside the river bed until arriving in San Giorgio. There are various different observation and viewpoints along the path. Further information: The path and signs, already partly in place, are currently being completed. The area can also be visited in the company of nature guides.
Further information: Municipality of Colle Val d’Elsa, tel. 0577-912252
“MONTERIGGIONI DI TORRI SI CORONA” FAIR - Monteriggioni (Siena)
This mediaeval fair takes place every year in the middle of July. It is a fair that recalls the history of Monteriggioni and the cultural traditions of that long-ago age. It allows you to discover life as it was in the middle of the 1200s.
www.monteriggionicastle.com
PARCO DI CANONICA - Certaldo (Firenze)
The “Parco di Canonica” (Canonica Park) contains woods, meadows and agricultural land and is located on the outskirts of the village of Certaldo. The complex is equipped with trails, picnic areas (equipped to varying degrees) and sports areas. The park has proved to be extremely popular and attracts around one hundred visitors a day. People of all ages use the park for walks, jogging and other sports, open air picnics, children’s games, nature watching and much more besides.
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