Today a spent a few hours in Bolgheri, small enchanting village on the Etruscan Coast. A bit of history The name Bolgheri comes from the Lombard Bulgari, military defensive camp. But its origins are ancient when it was named Sala del Duca Allone and was included in document addressed to the Pope in 1075. The castle of Bolgheri was mentioned in another religious document in 1158. It was property of the Gherardesca family and was invaded several times until it…
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Tuscany destinations
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I’m happy to announce this excellent guest-post by La Mia Bella Toscana, a blog about the lovely High Valdarno Valley in Tuscany owned by Sandro Fabrizi. He writes almost everyday…
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Near the lovely city of Montaione in Valdelsa there is the Holy Mount of San Vivaldo. The Legend of San Vivaldo The site dates back to 1220 when there was a…