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This basilica is truly great, both in the literal and metaphorical senses of the word. It is located on the hill of Capriola, just outside the walls and has undergone a series of continuous renovations, since its birth, in the... more
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This is another of the many Cecchi Gori cinemas scattered throughout the city. Located between Piazza delle Cure and the Campo di Marte district, this cinema with two screens (a large one on the lower floor and a smaller one on... more
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Florence gave the Italian language the word for football, 'calcio' - the game has come a long way since the medieval games that were played in the city 'piazze'. The Stadio Comunale or Campo Marte as it is colloquially known is... more
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The museum in the Basilica dell'Osservanza is dedicated to Father Aurelio Castelli. It holds items from the basilica and monastery annexe. The miniatures by Francesco di Giorgio Martini for works by Alberto Magno and Frate Alfo... more
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This is the church of the Templars in San Gimignano, city of towers that has a unique horizon. It is of 13th century, pre-Gothic, architecture, and probably had little to do with the knights of the Templars themselves, despite... more
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The synagogue was designed by Giuseppe Del Rosso in the mid-18th Century with delightful contributions in wood by Niccolò Ianda and Pietro Rossi. A story that seems to have a grain of truth in it says that the columns in the Ar... more
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The pastry shop at the entrance has a long window that will leave you amazed. If you sit outside, you can look at the fort as you nibble on cakes and gelato prepared in the traditional way. The setting is the central square in... more
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The closure of three sections of what was known as the "New Duomo" (in 1339 anyway) brought about the foundation of this museum. From the museum it is possible to climb up to the top of the front of the Duomo for a view of the... more
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… decorazioni pittoriche del Pinturicchio (***). Visitiamo quindi il Museo dell’Opera… continue reading »
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The Badia castle was probably built during the invasion of the barbarians as a place of defense for the local population. The first documentary evidence dates from July 25, 983, showing the donation of the castle, from the anne... more
Poggibonsi Travel Experiences
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Seeing Red
Daytrip to Siena today. My optometrist told me, "Bonnie, you have to go to Siena" so I did! Took the train there. There's also a good bus... Continue reading »
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Montalcino and Castello Banfi
After spending what felt like 2 weeks but was really only 4 days helping Siena with her varicella (chicken poxs) I set out on a day... Continue reading »
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Leaving Santa Cruz
Well it is about time I write. I am in Italy now, heading to Cape Town, South Africa on Tuesday. Somehow, with a lot of help from my fri... Continue reading »
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A Day in Siena
Siena is a medieval town 2 hours by train from Florence. An early morning was not too welcome but proved worth it in the end. Our rail pa... Continue reading »
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Off to the Palio - Siena Italy
30 June We had breakfast, packed, went out to do a couple of errands and were able to store our luggage at the hotel while we grabbed... Continue reading »
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