Take a step
back in time to discover the medieval mystery hidden in these two Tuscan
hill towns. San Gimignano was once a large center of commerce and a resting
point for weary pilgrims on their way to Rome.
San
Gimignano fell into decline only to be recently rediscovered, perfectly
preserved, for it’s charm and beauty. Full of quaint shops and tourists
from around the world, San Gimignano is sure to captivate you with her
seventeen medieval towers, lively piazzas and endless views. This is a must
see for any Tuscan holiday. Volterra on the other hand is a bit more out of
the way and off of the tourist path. Here you can truly imagine what it was
like living in one of these towns several hundreds of years ago.
In the
welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant you can savour dishes that are imbued
with typical Tuscan dishes.
Menus offer
fresh home-made pasta
served with a
variety of sauces and game ragout,
incredibly succulent
Florentine steaks from Chianina beef,
truffles and porcini
mushrooms
throughout the year...
Wander
through the Roman ruins and visit the Etruscan museum to get a closer look
at the ancient civilizations that once inhabited this area. You will also
have the opportunity to visit an alabaster work shop and watch the artisans
as they create one of a kind works of art out of this spectacular stone. And
don’t forget to just breath in the ancient atmosphere and marvel at this
beautiful Tuscan hill town that let modern society pass it by. These two
Tuscan hill towns offer you a day to leave behind your modern worries enjoy
the simplicity of the Tuscan countryside.
