The Palio is probably the most important horse race around the world. Surely it is the greatest medieval one. The first races dated back to XIII, but only centuries ahead it was recorded as the really first race, ran on August 16, 1656. As said, it all goesRead More
The legend of “hens with brakes” refers to an old story about a secret village that was located on such a steep slope, that the farmers had to secure their chickens to tables or chairs to prevent them from rolling down. The village, called Lucchio, is located 780Read More
Colle di Val d’Elsa is a historic town located in Tuscany, wedged between the cities of Siena and Florence. The upper part of the town is located on a hilltop and is the original part of the town, where one can see the Porta Nova, one of theRead More
Manciano, a small town situated in the province of Grosseto in the region of Maremma, not far from the sea, boasts a rich history dating back thousands of years. It is a picturesque destination, renowned for its Orange Flag award, which is a prestigious recognition given by theRead 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