Firenze - Chianti
Florence. The whole city, situated in a valley, is a unique museum. World-famous artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci spent their life here and were inspired by its beauty. Culture devotees will find everything their heart desires within this city. The magnificent cathedral that rises above all the other buildings, the Uffizi, the goldsmith’s shops on Ponte Vecchio or the Boboli Gardens are the sights that attract all visitors. The Piazzale Michelangelo, on top of a hill towering the city is definetly worth a visit: here the breathtaking view will make you feel as if you dominated this magnificent city for a second.
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Fiesole: Even though this idyllic village has more to offer than you might spot at first glance, it has often been referred to as the “hill behind Florence”, in order to underline its inferior position. In Roman Time, Fiesole was almost as strong as its rival neighbouring city until Florence subdued it in 1125.
Since then, time seems to have stood still. The Roman theatre where performances are still held nowadays, the beautiful thermal structures (parts of which are still well maintained) and a temple that Sulla had it built on pre-existing Etruscan foundations: all this makes Fiesole a town of high archaeological interest. |
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The Chianti region is important from both a historical and a geographical point of view and it is the symbol of Tuscan agriculture. The area is situated on the hills between the southern part of Florence and the northern part of Siena. The hilly area has a rocky soil. It is remarkable that on this thin layer of ground vineyards, olive trees, vegetable crops can thrive. The area has its own history: it’s the land of conflicts between Florence and Siena, the Guelfi and Ghibellini; the land of the holy and warriors, farmers and rulers. The land of hills and mountains with farms and cottages, castles and parishes, abbeys and towers. The land where the most famous wine in Italy has been produced for more than 500 years. |
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