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Chianti wineries, Ricasoli Palace

The Castle of Brolio was always in strategical position in Chianti area, it has a Longobard origin, today remain only the location of original small fortress. The castle was in hands of Florence except a temporary occupation of Siena until 1492.
After this event the castle returned Florentine from 1484. At beginning of the 12th century the feudal family Ricasoli from Cacchiano, took office on Castle. Today Brolio’s Castle belongs to their descendants.
The Castle is situated in a boundless vineyards, from which since 1141 the Ricasoli produces their famous wines, place to grow old in the cellars.
Brolio is private property but it is possible to visit the baronial building and the walk of the ramparts, from which we can have amazing sight on the Chianti area.

Please visit: www.ricasoli.it for more informations.

Valtiberina, cooking and medicinal plant courses

A stay in the land of Piero della francesca to discover the best cooking in Azienda Buitoni and the secrets of medicinal herbs in the Aboca workshops.
For more informations please contact Circolo degli Esploratori
Other informations about Valtiberina on www.lavalledipiero.it

Lucignano in Tuscany, Arezzo Province

Lucignano – Tuscany is situated in Arezzo Province, about 70 km southest of Florence and about 25 km southest Arezzo.
The name probably derives from the roman family of Consul Licinio. Lucignano is one of the most extraordinary example of medieval town, in particular for its elliptical plant with concentric rings.
Today Lucignano maintains its fascinating atmosphere of an acient town where the tourists can find artisan, traditions and many products as olive oil, honey, ceramics, gold jewellery and high quality clothing.
You can visit many churchs as Collegiata di S. Michele, Chiesa di S. Francesco or a Museo Civico with works of important artists.

For furthers about Lucignano – Tuscany, please visit this web-site: www.abctuscany.com

Centre of Contemporary Art Luigi Pecci

The Centre of Contemporary Art Luigi Pecci in Prato, was founded in 1988 in memory of Luigi Pecci, the son of the Industrialist Enrico Pecci, with contributions by some companies, the city administration, business people and also private citizens.
The Museum is active internationally, it has a wide program of events, performances, exhibitions and didactic activity.
The Centre of Contemporary Art Luigi Pecci has also an important permanent collection with works by major artists over the past 30 years.
The museum complex includes the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Centre of Information and Documentation-Visual Arts, the Education Department and the Events Section, it has also an exhibition rooms, some spaces for concurrent exhibitions, didactic workshops, the centre of information and documentation with its specialist library, auditorium, bookshop, conference room, bar, sculpture garden, open air theatre, and exhibition room for the permanent collection.

More informations on: www.centropecci.it

Art courses in Tuscany

The tricks of the trade
From painting to theatre, from the Uffizi to the ancient workshop where you can discover the secrets of stage make-up, wigs and masks.
Michelangelo’s Alchemy
An “immersion” in the world of S. M. Novella’s old pharmacy in Florence to discover the secrets for the preparation of perfumes and medications following old recipes famous the world round.
Fabrics and embroidery
A stay characterised by a visit to two traditional craft workshops to learn how upholstery fabrics were hand-woven in the old Reinassance style and the art of Florentine embroidery.