We are frequently asked to suggest places to visit in the area, where to eat, how to get there and so forth. With this in mind this section of our website is dedicated to genuine suggestions which are intended as good pointers for those staying or living in the area. Our objective is to create a growing list of useful non biased information based upon personal experiences we can actually vouch for.
Anghiari is a splendid hilltop medieval town, voted one of the most beautiful in Italy and surrounded by 13th century walls. It is famous for the Battle of Anghiari which took place on the 29th of June, 1440 and was frescoed by Leonardo in Palazzo Vecchio.
A charming Umbrian town that sits right on the border with Tuscany. Situated between the towns of Citta di Castello and Sansepolcro. Named one of Italy's prettiest villages, retaining intact its Medieval character with its typical narrow lanes and stone buildings.
Medieval hilltop town of Monterchi near Arezzo in Tuscany where the artist Piero della Francesca's mother was born. Official site of Piero della Francesca's Madonna del Parto (Pregnant Madonna).
The birthplace of Piero della Francesca, an inspiration of his work and the pivot point between all the territories involved. Walking in the ancient town you are surrounded by elegant palaces, churches and true works of art.
Charming medieval hilltop village, not far from the border with Tuscany. Voted one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Surrounded by imposing walls, holding the stately bell towers and the magnificent Rocca di Braccio, whose remains have been ably restored (after the destruction, in 1478 at the hand of Pope Sixtus IV).
La Verna Franciscan Sanctuary is located in the Tuscan Apennines. The mount covered with a monumental fir and beech trees forest, is characterised by an unmistakable appearance thanks to the sheer cliff surrounded by woodland which cherishes several art, culture and history treasures inside its massive and articulated structure.
San Giustino, Umbria. Opposite Castello Bufalini.
Guests can enjoy fresh, tasty food when they come to dine here. Freshness and quality is essential here and they are always on the lookout for excellent ingredients. In particular, only using seasonal fruit and vegetables from a local farm.
Safety and awareness is fundamental to everything they make and serve in the restaurant – from bread and pasta to ice cream and conserves. A gluten free menu is also available.
Sansepolcro, Tuscany
Locanda Enoteca Guidi welcomes guests with a traditional cuisine, with particular attention to the choice of seasonal products. Local products from Sansepolcro are always present such as meats and cheeses, mushrooms and truffles. All accompanied by a boundless choice of the best Italian and foreign wines.
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The Al Coccio restaurant has been running since 1983 and is located in Sansepolcro. Here you will find a genuine cuisine created with fresh, seasonal products set in a charming traditional atmosphere. All dishes are rigorously handmade as once upon a time.
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Dining in the small and cozy restaurant, means experiencing the culinary skills of celebrity Chef Giancarlo Polito, whose philosphy is to retrieve the foundation of Italian cooking, by designing dishes in accordance with authentic Italian traditions and using original, and wherever possible, local grown ingredients, integrating past and present cooking methodologies.
Visit websiteThe historic centre of Florence contains such a wealth of masterpieces that it is difficult to separate the city from its art works. Classified a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, from the ‘Roman quadrilateral’ in the Piazza della Repubblica area to the narrow streets of the medieval city and the splendours of the 16th-century Pitti Palace.
Siena is likely Italy's loveliest medieval city, and a trip worth making even if you are in Tuscany for just a few days. Siena's heart is its central piazza known as Il Campo, known worldwide for the famous Palio run, a horse race run around the piazza every summer, as featured in in the James Bond film, Quantum of Solace.
A World Heritage UNESCO Site and above all home of St. Francis, the man who renounced all of his possessions in order to devote his life to helping the needy. Dedicated to him is the splendid Basilica, one of the emblems of Christianity, located on Mount Subasio,
One of the most beautiful cities in the world and certainly offering the richest cultural and architectonic heritage, that bears witness to almost three thousand years of history. Easily reachable by both train or car.
The region features impressive mountains and lovely rolling hills, overlooking the Ligurian Sea. One of Italy's finest stretches of coastline scattered with extravagantly colourful villages such as Portofino, Santa Margherita, Camogli and Cinque Terre.
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