If you are a lover of medieval history, Tuscany is the place for you, and the town of Monteriggioni is especially so. A town of about 10,000 inhabitants in the province of Siena that is home to one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval castles in theRead More
The Via Francigena is a significant cultural journey that links Canterbury and Rome. It still fascinates people who explore the untouched countryside and follow the limestone paths that have been there for centuries. As they walk, they can appreciate the historical and artistic marvels along the way. WhenRead More
Ghino di Tacco, known also as Ghinotto, was an outlaw and a popular and pre-romantic hero in 13th-century Italy. He was similar to a Robin Hood figure as he robbed wealthy travelers on the Via Francigena, an important route for pilgrims traveling from North Europe to Rome, fromRead More