Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

For all nature and history lovers, the Via Francigena really offers very interesting itineraries, that can be made either on foot or in mountain bike; they will let you discover some of the most beautiful medieval villages of Tuscany.

Famous Moreno Cedroni's Restaurant (he is the 2 Michelin stars and 3 Forks Gambero Rosso chef) just 22 km from the Castle that has brought an avant-gardist spirit to the Italian cuisine focused mostly on fish.

A marvellous trekking amidst ancient necropolis, cave churches and wild nature ... a stone's throw from Modica

During a workshop in his atelier Luciano Bandinelli, the craftsman of the time, will show you the entire process of grinding and engraving handmade crystal, telling you old anecdots about this ancient art.

In the spectacular Piazza di Corte, stands the magnificent baroque home of the Chigi family.

Guided tours:
Tue-Fri 11 - 16 to 17.30
Sat-Sun-Holidays 10,30 am - 11:30 am - 12.30-15 - 16- 17 - 18.
Cost: € 6,00 - reduced € 4.00

The Azienda Agricola Casa di baal is located 150 mts above sea level, immersed in the Salernitan Hills. Hills where gazes are lost following the rows of vines and olive trees.

San Remo offers a parade of local shops and elegant boutiques. Along the central Via Matteotti, you will be enchanted by the countless windows that host the most prestigious brands.

A few miles from Penna in Teverina, about 40 minutes drive from Sismano you can see, every afternoon how mozzarella is made. Absolutely a must! try also the ricotta and all the cheese made with the buffalo milk locally produced

Traditional cuisine in the historic center of Modica

This small fishing village will charm you with its harbor, the old tonnara, the old fishermen's houses and the scenic main square. It's the perfect place to enjoy a Sicilian granita (sorbet) or buy typical fish products.

For hiking enthusiasts, I highly recommend the quiet and amazing Forts Trail. It is a promenade on the coast along the sea, cliffs, and vegetation. Begin at the lighthouse near Orrico, and don't miss the Tombosiello fort.

Tuscany Wine Store is not simply a wine shop but much more. You can choose fine handcraft products and excellente gastronomic specialities.

Enjoy delicious wines and fresh olive oli directly from the producer and a snack pause with typical products of Tuscany.

Villa Durazzo with its frescoed halls, statues, antique furniture and Murano glass chandeliers, you will relive the glories of an ancient noble family in 1600. Majestically overlooks the seafront on the hill with trees.

The Philosophical Park, founded by Swedes Marianne and Gunnar Adler-Karlsson, with its paths in the Mediterranean scrub and quotes by famous philosophers on majolica tiles, is an unique place to meditate and contemplate the gorgeous view.

Built in 1004 the Abbazia of San Nilo at Grottaferrata is the only Byzantine monastery to have survived on the slopes of the Colli Albani hills.

For guided tours:
tel. +39 0645421126; info@castellidellazio.com

Each year around April 25 in Chiusure there's the traditional Artichoke Fair: an opportunity to taste good dishes made with this ingredient. An enjoyable way to reach this nice village is the path that starts from San Giovanni d'Asso.

Orciani bags in Fano, Piero Guidi in Urbino, Dirk Bikkemberg in Fano, Freeport in Pesaro, Tod's and Hogan in Civitanova, Simonetta and Fendi kids in Jesi

The farm Konza Kiffi is a real experience of taste, to discover the flavors that enhance the culinary tradition of Pantelleria.

In the Checche Flat, next to the provincial road no. 53 Siena property rises the monumental Oak of Checche, a downy oak (Quercus pubescens) ultra secular. Absolutely not to be missed ..

The interesting exhibition of the "Biccherna" paintings inside the Palazzo Piccolomini in Siena (now State Archive). 105 wooden paintings used as covers of administrative registers: a journey through five centuries of history of Siena.

Trekking Trail in the Natural Reserve

Projects and itineraries in the churches of the diocese: the Cross as a symbol not only of faith but also interpreted by the culture and art.
Info: Museo Diocesano Todi
www.diocesiorvietoto

The typical Tuscan terracotta purchased directly from the manufacturer. Garden pots, bowls, decorations and articles for custom tailored. Especially beautiful and original!

Traditional maritime cuisine in the port of Civitanova

This tiny town is especially famous for the castle which its name derives, and around which the city grew up in the 14th century.

Explore the ruins of the ancient city of Tusculum on the edge of the great volcano of Lazio.
Monday to Friday tours on bookings with a minimum 15 people
Entrance: 15:30 to 16:30 Sat, Sun and hols :10.00-11 .00 - 12.00 / 3:00 p mto 4:00 pm

For all "Cinema" lovers, reality and fiction in comparison
Some well known titles ... .Tea with Mussolini....Brother Sun Sister Moon....Obsession ....
Prince of Foxes ..... Where Angel's fear to tread

Visit Avignonesi one of the best wines of the world, just 30 minutes from il fontanaro