Walking slowly: the Urban Trekking Day in Siena
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Itineraries on 25. Oct, 2010 | 0 Comments
On October 31 there will be the National Urban Trekking Day, born in Siena in 2002, now involves 31 italian cities, a sustainable tourism project that is very popular and has Siena as a leader. Probably you may ask if urban trekking is a sport or not: is just about visiting a city by foot, [...]
Piazza Tolomei in Siena: from history to legend
Posted by admin in Archive, Culture, Itineraries on 01. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments
Piazza Tolomei takes its name from the family of Guelph bankers and merchants “Tolomei”, most probably of German origin and who already in the XI-XII century possessed vast estates in Siena. Only the Palazzo Tolomei remains today, a noble construction in stone from 1205 but rebuilt after 1267 and is the oldest private residence in [...]
TRAIN NATURE: A proposal for a travel itinerary around Siena.
Posted by admin in Archive, Itineraries on 29. Jul, 2010 | 2 Comments
The TRENO NATURA – or Nature Train is a relaxing way of enjoying a day immersed in the splendid countryside around Siena. TRENO NATURA isn’t a vehicle or a means of transport but is more a time machine. Enjoy the undeniable thrill of climbing on board those old carriages pulled by a real steam locomotive [...]
Hot Air Balloon in Siena
Posted by admin in Archive, Itineraries on 28. Jun, 2010 | 1 Comment
Siena, art and countryside from a hot air balloon. The fascination of a trip above the countryside. As the aerial perspective changes slowly, favourite sights pass beneath you; the architecture of Siena, Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, le Crete or the grey-clay hills of Siena and the unforgettable Tuscan countryside. The experience of a hot [...]
Gastronomic itineraries of Siena
Posted by admin in Archive, Food & Wine, Itineraries on 25. Jun, 2010 | 1 Comment
The Sienese cuisine is based on the typical ingredients “par excellence” of Mediterranean region: extra-virgin olive oil, wheat, fine meats, sheep cheeses, truffles, cured meats and vegetables. The simplicity and quality of these ingredients render the local dishes popular throughout the world.Many dishes are traditional to the homely-style cooking of the countryside; simple but tasty [...]
Ferie delle Messi in San Gimignano from 18th to 20th of june
Posted by admin in Archive, Events, Itineraries on 05. Jun, 2010 | 0 Comments
From 18 to 20 June in San Gimignano, in the province of Siena , we have the Ferie delle Messi, which evokes the traditional “ferie Messium”, established under the title “De Ferris Potencies” of 1255 and 1314. This manifestation recreates the atmosphere of the Middle Ages with musical and theatrical performances, the unfailing local gastronomy and [...]
