»»San Gimignano, city of towers

San Gimignano, one of the most appreciated destinations by travellers all over the world, rises on a hill, in the wonderful Tuscan countryside.

San Gimignano
San Gimignano &
surr. landscape

Surrounded by a charming landscape, San Gimignano is a town rich in history, art and culture; the Middle Ages is the most important period in the history of the town as witnessed by churches, monasteries, and museums.

- Where to stay: San Gimignano Hotels & Accommodation,Accommodation Booking in Tuscany

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The Duomo (Collegiate Church): stores frescos by the Florentine school and (more…)

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August 31, 2005 - in: Italian Historic Towns & Tuscany
 
 

»»Visiting Anghiari, in the High Tiber Valley

In the High Tiber Valley, in Tuscany PrimeItaly.com suggest you a visit to Anghiari, a lovely medioeval town.

Anghiari is situated close to Tiber source, in a landscape dominated by a beautiful country and by a remarkable artistic patrimony, with castels, monasteries, churches, and archaeological sites which witness the historical importance of this area.

Anghiari-Panorama
Anghiari-Panorama

The name of Anghiari is well-known for the Battle of Anghiari which took place in this area in the year 1440 between the armies of Milan and those of Florence, witnessed by Machiavelli in his Historiae fiorentinae

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- Where to stay: Accommodation in Tuscany bookable online

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August 26, 2005 - in: Italian Historic Towns & Tuscany
 
 

»»Visiting Asolo in Veneto region

In the province of Treviso, Veneto region PrimeItaly.com suggest you to visit Asolo, appreciated destination for excursions by tourists travelling to Venice and in Veneto.

Asolo is a town which preserves a medieval look and, in spite of to be located close to Alpes, evokes a Mediterranean charm, with its villas, gardens, plants and flowers.

Asolo-Panorama
Asolo - Panorama

Narrow streets flanked by the gothic arcades of the old buildings, facades decorated with frescos, beautiful balconies and dreaming horizons mainly characterize the town of Asolo.

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- Where to stay: Accommodation in Veneto bookable online

- Things to see in Asolo -

The Rocca, (more…)

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August 18, 2005 - in: Italian Historic Towns & Veneto
 
 

»»Visiting Montepulciano, town of wines

In the surroundings of Siena, Tuscany, PrimeItaly.com suggest you to visit Montepulciano, town located in one of the most known areas for the production of high quality wines.

Montepulciano, in the southern Tuscany, preserves a Renaissance heritage well witnessed by its palazzi and churches, but it is a town mostly known for its Vino Nobile, high quality wines known since the 8th century AD.

Montepulciano, Piazza Grande
Montepulciano
Piazza Grande

The production area of Vino Nobile, which is in lands at a height ranged between 250 and 600 metres, includes more than hundred vineries producing around 30,000 hectolitres of wine. The vine variety includes Prugnolo Gentile, Tuscan Trebbiano, Malvasia of Chianti, Canaiolo, and Mammolo.

- Locate Montepulciano on the map.

- Where to stay: Accommodation in Montepulciano,
Accommodation in Tuscany bookable online
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August 10, 2005 - in: Italian Historic Towns & Tuscany
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