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Practical guides, seasonal itineraries, stories of villages and wineries, insider tips from those who live and work in this extraordinary land between Tuscany and Umbria.

Sarteano what to see
Local guide

Sarteano: what to see in the Etruscan village

From the medieval castle to the Etruscan necropolis, from the museum to the weekly market: everything not to miss in Sarteano.

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Val d'Orcia itinerary
Itinerary

3 days in the Val d'Orcia

The perfect weekend itinerary: Pienza, Montalcino, San Quirico d'Orcia, the thermal baths and the UNESCO landscapes.

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Wedding Tuscany convent
Weddings

Getting married in a convent: the complete guide

Why a historic convent is the ideal venue for an intimate, authentic wedding. Practical tips and inspiration.

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Vino Nobile Montepulciano
Wine & Food

Vino Nobile: guide to the Montepulciano cellars

The best cellars to visit, the historic producers, how to organise a tasting and where to eat in town.

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San Casciano dei Bagni thermal baths
Wellness

The thermal baths of San Casciano dei Bagni: complete guide

The free pools, the history of the Roman springs, opening hours and how to plan a day at the most beautiful thermal baths in Southern Tuscany.

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Convento Santa Chiara history
History

The Centuries-Long History of the Antico Convento Santa Chiara

From the 1521 will to the Napoleonic suppression, from the municipal school to today's hotel: five centuries of history of spirituality, silence and Tuscan beauty.

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Pienza what to see
Local guide

Pienza in a day: what to see and where to eat

The ideal Renaissance city, DOP pecorino cheese, museums, views over the Val d'Orcia. The complete guide to Pienza.

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Cortona Tuscany villages
Itinerary

The 5 most beautiful villages near Sarteano

Cortona, Pienza, Montepulciano, Città della Pieve, Montalcino: the best of Southern Tuscany in one weekend.

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Tuscany autumn
Seasons

When to visit Southern Tuscany: the seasonal guide

Spring among the cypresses, summer in medieval villages, autumn's grape harvest, winter at the thermal baths: every season has its charm.

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