The Green Heart of Italy

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One of the most beautiful villages in Italy, one of the villages that is about to disappear. On a small spur of tuffy rock rises Civita di Bagnoregio, a fraction of the municipality of Bagnoregio accessible only by crossing a pedestrian bridge.

Named by Bonaventura Tecchi, who was born there, "the city that dies", Civita di Bagnoregio is likely to disappear because the tufaceo hill supporting it is undermined by the continuing erosion of two streams flowing into the underlying valleys and action Rain and wind.

The fate of the place, the clump of medieval houses, the few families still living there, and the unreal landscape of clayey hills that besiege the village, make Civita di Bagnoregio a unique and enchanting place.

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Cortona is located in the south-eastern part of Tuscany, on one of the most fascinating hills in the region. It overlooks the Valdichiana with magnificent stunning views of 180 degrees that reaches the Umbrian borders, and where you can enjoy the view of Lake Trasimeno. Cortona still preserves many remains of the Etruscan period, such as the ancient walls still intact. We can certainly consider Cortona a strategic place to easily reach important destinations. For example, Montepulciano (32 Km), Pienza (45 Km), Arezzo (28 km), Valdorcia (50 Km) Siena (72 km), Orvieto (95 Km), San Gimignano (117 km) Covers Umbria, Lake Trasimeno (15 Km), Perugia (45 km) and Assisi (70 km).
If you have culinary passions Cortona does your case. The center is crowded with restaurants, taverns, pizzerias that mainly offer typical Tuscan cuisine. There are also excellent restaurants on the outskirts (mountain and countryside) .
There are also typical gourmet wine bars where you can have lunch or dine or just pinch here and there Tuscan cheeses and salami accompanied by excellent local wines

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Comfort is not a luxury but a right.

We propose a rental service with driver; We provide both our private and business professionals with our professionalism, availability and discretion.

AIRPORTS - RAILWAY STATIONS - TOURIST AND COMMERCIAL PORTS - HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS - FIELD CENTERS AND CONFERENCES - SPECIALIST HOSPITAL VISITS.

TOUR: SHOPPING TOUR - DAYS AND THEATER - CITY TOURS

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Open Wineries is the most important wine tourism event in Italy. Since 1993, the last Sunday of May, the wine cellars of the Wine Tourism Movement open their doors to the public, favoring direct contact with wine enthusiasts. Open Cellars has over time become a philosophy, a style of travel and discovering the territories of Italian wine, which sees more and more tourists every year, curious and enthusiastic about approaching the cellars, eager to make a different experience from the common . As well as being able to taste wines and buy them directly to the farm, you can go to the cellars to discover the secrets of winemaking and refinement. The protagonists of Open Wineries are young people, couples and couples who help to enliven the countless initiatives of gastronomic and artistic culture that flourish around the event all over the country, at the initiative of the same vintners.

Start countdown for the 25th edition of Open Wineries, the most beloved event of the Wine Tourism Movement, scheduled for Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May from North to South of the Boot. From tastings to visits to the vineyard, there will be many initiatives from the Alps to Etna.

Contact us for more information and services.

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ORVIETO,
one of the oldest cities in Italy, dates back to Etruscan civilization: the first settlements date back to the 9th century BC. And located within the tufa caves found in the massif on which the Umbrian town stands.
We can not start our Orvietan tour from the splendid Duomo, a colorful example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture, rich in works of art.

After admiring this wonder, what to do in Orvieto? Surely immersed in the timeless atmosphere of the Underground City, which was entirely derived from cavities excavated by the inhabitants over the centuries, full of wells and caves; The most famous is probably the St. Patrick's Well, next to the municipal gardens located within the Fortress of the Albornoz.

The well, an extraordinary civil engineering work of the sixteenth century, was excavated at the wish of Clement VII, a refugee in Orvieto during the sack of Rome in 1527. Its ex*****on, intended for survival in the event of siege or natural disasters, was entrusted to Antonio da Sangallo, assisted by Giovanni Battista da Cortona. Its dimensions are impressive: 62 meters deep, it has a diameter of 13.5 meters. There are two spiral spiral stairs that never meet; The two staircases, consisting of 248 steps each, receive light from 72 windows creating a surreal atmosphere.

But Orvieto is best known for its wine, the famous Grechetto, but also Trebbiano and Sangiovese that are produced in huge quantities, and some excellence such as the Muffa Nobile, produced doc.

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Come and discover what to do, what to eat and what to see in the beautiful setting of Lake Trasimeno with our little minis!

Nestled amid the green Umbrian hills, Trasimeno Lake is the fourth largest in Italy. On its shores there are villages of breathtaking beauty such as Castiglione del Lago, Passignano sul Trasimeno, San Feliciano, Castel Rigone, but the nearby villages such as the Etruscan Panicale are no less fascinating.

After visiting the islands, we advise you to arm a road map or satellite navigator and choose a place from which to discover the Trasimeno Lake and its glimpses. We recommend Castiglione del Lago or Passignano because one of the things to do on Lake Trasimeno is definitely a visit to these two lovely towns!

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Our intention is also to do a "craft tourism". Today more than ever we want to bring to the fore all those realities that
Help to make a territory
excellence. Not only then, the beauties
Natural and historical arts, but also
Food and wine, and above all,
The craftsmanship precisely.
"Handmade", "Handmade", "Finished to
Hand "are terms that give a guarantee
Of clothing or of clothing
When they report the label made in Italy
They are truly unique and special

Our intention is to let you know our typical products, handed down from father to son.
Thanks to our partnerships, we are able to meet most of our customers' needs in terms of assortment and make quick and punctual deliveries all over the world without minimum order quantity or value.

The assortment of products ranges from pasta, extra virgin olive oil, salami, cheeses, wines, and above all we are specialized in supplying "real pearls" that deals with local handicrafts; Such as work with wood, wrought iron, pottery and many more.

We offer a large number of products at absolute convenience and we offer regular offers: we are at your complete disposal to search and select any typical Italian product.

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The resort of your dreams, between the history and the well-being of Tuscany.

Fonteverde awaits you in the magnificent Medici Palace of San Casciano dei Bagni, a precious medieval village set in the gentle hills of Siena. Wanted in 1607 by Grand Duke Ferdinand I, the splendid residence is a Praise to the Italian Renaissance.

The shapes, materials and furnishings are carefully detailed: everything seems to recall the splendor of the past, enriching at the same time as the most innovative contemporary comforts.
From the airy terraces you can enjoy a timeless landscape, dotted with farmhouses, monasteries and small villages. Everywhere you breathe history and tradition, in a breathtaking natural setting. Even the palate finds satisfaction in ancient flavors and recipes handed down, reinterpreted with modern extravaganza.

Walk on the secular pavement; To look out over the Val d'Orcia which seems to have not suffered the flow of time; Enjoy the hot springs that flow out of the way. At Fonteverde every simple gesture assumes a magical meaning.

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COOKING SCHOOL

Driven by the passion for cooking, we inaugurated the Cooking School "by offering cooking courses of various levels to discover the secrets and techniques of our chefs.

Courses take place in a dedicated room, where you will find all the equipment you need and you will receive free apron, recipe and attestation. Based on the agreed menu, the chef will teach you how to cook traditional recipes that will degrade together with the end of the lesson

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Our goal is to overcome the expectations of each of our customers, for its satisfaction and its guests.

We guarantee the best safety systems for all our vehicles, for travel in total reliability and to always have the best.

All of our services have extra value that should never be taken for granted: customer attention.

Our means are the most comfortable to welcome you, for a pleasant and relaxing journey.
Discretion

We always guarantee the utmost discretion of all our drivers, our staff and our staff.

We do not neglect any aspect of our work to always reserve the best.Wherever you want to move or whatever your destination we will bring to your destination.

In the main cities we offer tourist transport also with guide.

Our time service: to have a person for the duration of your reservation.

Reach the most important fairs with a convenient shuttle service that leaves you in front of the entrance.

We take you to and from the main Italian airports.

Full service throughout the weekend for individual or organized groups.

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The Mall is a delightful destination for your luxury shopping, at the most advantageous prices ever

"The Mall is a special place in the Tuscan hills, for those looking for excellence"
Nestled in the idyllic Tuscan countryside, in an elegant and refined architectural space, The Mall has a unique style in the selection of the most exclusive brands of international fashion.
The Mall is a luxury outlet center designed to offer the visitor products of excellence at extremely advantageous prices.

Customers can stroll through the shops dedicated to the best designers' most exclusive designs of high fashion women, men, children, footwear, accessories, jewelery, beauty, make up, fragrances, lifestyle.

In the heart of Italy, close to the main cities of Tuscany, a visit to The Mall, the outlet of great signatures, is an unforgettable experience.

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Montalcino, Brunello town

To the south of Siena is a charming medieval village, almost fairy-tale, surrounded by a mighty wall and dominated by an ancient castle of true architectural perfection. Montalcino, west of Pienza, is a beautiful historic town nestled in the beautiful landscape of the Val'Orcia Natural Park and renowned all over the world for the extraordinary production of the precious Brunello di Montalcino.

The hamlet has remained virtually untouched since the 16th century. Once you reach the top of Montalcino, a real spectacle opens in front of your eyes: a continuous succession of sinuous hills dotted here and there with yellow and red flowers, ancient oaks, picturesque olive trees, panoramic streets of Countryside that wind through harmonious vineyards and cypresses isolated here and there.

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Perched on the top of a hill, south of Tuscany and not far from Siena, Montepulciano is a medieval town of rare beauty that surely deserves to be visited! A unique hamlet with elegant Renaissance palaces, ancient churches, beautiful squares and small hidden corners. From Montepulciano, besides, it enjoys a fabulous and endless panorama on the Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana.

The strategic location of Montepulciano makes it the ideal place to discover this beautiful corner of Tuscany. The harmonious Pienza, the thermal baths of Bagno Vignoni, the famous Montalcino and many other enchanting villages are all within easy reach in a short time.

Recently Montepulciano has become a popular tourist destination with a remarkable increase in visitors, following the shooting of the famous New Moon movie, a sequel to the Twilight vampire saga.

Piazza Grande is the heart of Montepulciano and the stage of the city's main events, including Il Bravio delle Botti, held every year in August, and much more. A walk through the streets of Montepulciano is the best way to discover the city and its attractions and at the same time admire the incredible view of the surrounding countryside covered by the fabulous vineyards that produce the famous Noble!

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The Marmore Waterfall is a controlled flow cascade, nestled in a large natural park, one of the highest in Europe, with a total height of 165 m divided into three jumps. It is located about 7.5 km from Terni, in Umbria, almost at the end of Valnerina, the long valley dug by the Black River. The name comes from calcium carbonate salts on rocks that are similar to white marble.

Cascade waters are used for the production of hydroelectric power. The waterfall is therefore not always open at full speed. When it is open to a minimum flow the waterfall discovers the rocks and vegetation below.

An acoustic signal warns of the opening of the control screens, and within a few minutes the capacity increases to give the known appearance. Access to the park is possible from the bottom (lower belvedere) and from above (top belvedere) with payment of a ticket. Several paths run through the park and you can walk between the two belvedere, both uphill and downhill.

At night the waterfall is always illuminated by an evolving last-generation LED plant, which guarantees a beam of light and uniform lighting.

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A Franciscan convent founded by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1218, who planted a laurel and rose bush here and caused a water spring to gush, it is called after a marsh plant, the Scarza, which the saint used to build himself a hut. The Church apse houses a fresco of first half of the eighteenth century depicting a levitating Saint Francis. In 1956 the convent complex was bought and restored by milan architect Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) who, between 1958 and 1978, planned and erected his own idela city, envisaged as a theatrical machine, next to the convent, Buzzi's city, which includes as many as 7 theatres, culminates in the Acropolis, a wealth of buildings consisting of a number of archetypes which, empty inside and equipped with as many volumes as one might find in a termites nest, reveal a number of visitas. A somewhat esoteric relationship was thus established between the convent (the holy city) and the theatrical workshops (the lay city), both of them laden with symbols and secrets, references and quotations. Drawing its inspiration frolm Francesco Colonna' Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (1499), the style best interpreting its licence is the neo-manierism he identified in the use of stairs in all directions, the deliberate disproportion of some parts, a few gargoyles, the heaping together of buildings and monuments, resulting in a whole characterised by a surreal, labyrinthine, evocative, geometric, astronimical and magic nature.

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"The green heart of italy" is a company spontaneously born, between one photo and another, without any pretense except that in our little one to let our beloved country know.
Who is better than the one who lives there, has grown up, can you tell us the corners of his city, those unmissable beings, the flavors associated with his territory and reveal the "tourist traps"?

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