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Val d’Elsa: the land of Dante’s Commedia

Art, History and tradition
16
Oct
2014
The Val d'Elsa is a kind of open book on the history of art from the Middle Ages to our times. Follow this road is a fascinating journey of beauty and perceptions.
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A day at the Hot springs: Rapolano Terme

Various
02
Oct
2014
In the latest posts we have told you about Siena surroundings you can reach with the public transport. If you are spending more than 3 days in Siena, it’s worth dedicating at least one in the relaxing atmosphere of the…
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Tasting Brunello in Montalcino

Art, History and tradition
25
Sep
2014
Autumn is the time of grape harvesting: vineyards are full of workers deeply involved in choosing and cutting the precious black raisins. The long rows design the hills around Montalcino, a gracious medieval borough, which gave birth to one of…
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The golden color of the Crete: saffron and its flowers

Various
10
Sep
2014
A deep violet flower with red pistils: from this comes the Saffron, an Asian origin spice used in some Italian dishes such as the Milanese risotto. Saffron is a very delicate flower; the harvest is still made by hands and…
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Sandra Kern: the fascination of silk in Siena

Various
01
Sep
2014
Not so far from our Hotel, there is a street full of new and ancient laboratories. It’s always a pleasure walking by and look at their showcases, so full of art and so amazing, while we are going to the…
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Golden Val D’Orcia: taking some steps around Siena

Various
25
Aug
2014
Italy counts about 50 Unesco sites, being one of the richest countries in the world. Val D’Orcia is one of this, not only for the little and out of time boroughs scattered around the area, but also for its gorgeous…
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Sweet candles of Siena

Various
01
Aug
2014
Up and down: the capable hands of the lovely girl dig into the hot wax ten times and more. The wax is gathering slowly around the wick. The colours and shape change for every candle, following the inspiration of the…
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Siena with the masters of Jazz

Music in Siena
25
Jul
2014
Sounds are echoing in the rooms, hallways and courtyards of the fortress. Young boys and girls are waiting to enter the classes, full aware of the great and unique experience they will leave in the next 10 days.
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Siena and the cinema: Athena becomes a set

Various
18
Jul
2014
Tuscany is since years a natural set, chosen by international production to shoot their stories in an emotional atmosphere or just find the best medieval boroughs in Italy.
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Behind the Palio: a tale of people and horses

Art, History and tradition
10
Jul
2014
This week we want to tell you what’s behind the Palio, with a nice story telling of one of our guest who stayed with us for three days living the inside life of the contrada. Horses come first: this what…
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How do you say in English Cantuccino?

Various
04
Jul
2014
Being in Italy is a question of watching, smelling, tasting and hearing. The sound of Italian language is not the same all over Italy, the differences in accent, words, and musicality are strong. And, notwithstanding the fact that someone say…
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The slow old train: from Siena to the dreaming country

Various
27
Jun
2014
After a while, notwithstanding Siena is trying to keep us in her warm arms, the dreaming and golden color countryside is calling us. Ancient cypresses design the landscapes, pointing out the contrast between the dark green and the yellow of…
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