Welcome to "Unknown Places" section.
In this section I will show you unknown nooks, attractions and small villages that are absolutely worth visiting and getting to know.
If you like adventures and are always looking for new things then this is the section for you!
The days of strong heat have arrived and while so many of us begin to move to the sea, I, on the other hand, continue to visit unknown villages. Today I'm introducing you to a special one because it brings together both lovers of old villages like me and
Garfagnana is definitely one of my favorite areas of Tuscany, and among the many villages and the many wonderful creations of nature and man (such as the Verrucole Fortress and the Calomini Hermitage) that can be visited here, one
Of special and very picturesque places I have visited and seen several in my many trips and outings. This one, however, that I am presenting to you today probably beats them all both because of the uniqueness of its architecture and location but especially because it is
Castles, forts and fortresses have always been my weaknesses. When I watch a series or movie and one of the scenes is shot in one of these historic buildings I always try to inquire about the name, where it is located
Florence is a city teeming with splendid works in every corner. Very often, however, so many unique masterpieces that deserve a visit are overlooked and ignored by international tourist itineraries. Examples (which I have mentioned) are the Stibbert Museum with its vast collection
Tuscany is a land very rich in history told in its various natural and architectural treasures. Art cities such as Siena, Pisa, Arezzo or Prato; beautiful historic centers such as Sansepolcro (HERE article); are unique gems that the whole world envies us. By
How often does it happen that the closest things are also the most ignored? This is exactly what happens so often to the villages of Romagna, so close, so beautiful, all too often ignored. I also mentioned this in an article that takes you on a discovery of the
Florence is definitely the city of art par excellence and known worldwide as "the cradle of the Renaissance." The Uffizi Gallery, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo are illustrious examples of the beauty of the Tuscan capital. In addition to these, however, there are a
After introducing you to Certaldo Alto, the town of Giovanni Boccaccio (article you can read HERE) , let's discover another village near Florence and linked to a great character. It is time then to discover Vinci, the birthplace of the
If you think you know Tuscany very well today I will definitely make you think again. Why do I tell you this? Simply because Colle Val d'Elsa is such an unknown village that few people know it and have visited it. One reason why this happens is that the
Hello everyone, my name is Gabriel. I am a guy who loves traveling, always discovering new places, immersing myself in the local culture and especially trying the local cuisine. As you can deduce from the name of my blog my intent is to introduce you to beautiful places in Italy that you were unaware of and why not, even organize your own weekends and vacations.
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