There are places that seem suspended in time, where every stone tells a story and every corner seems to hold a secret. In the heart of Montevarchi, among alleys and buildings steeped in memory, Casa Cennano was born, a project that combines challenge, innovation and connection with its roots. This is where the story began: a love for his homeland and a past that did not want to be forgotten.
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We get to know the Horus Center in Montevarchi, a structure created to meet the growing needs of the territory – specialized services, prevention and cutting-edge health care. In addition to the multifaceted capillarity of skills, there is a very attentive reception and secretarial service, on a human scale as well as quite efficient. We talk about it with the head of communication Caterina Meniconi who cordially welcomes us with a positive and enthralling spirit – and leads us into Center among a circle of enterprising doctors and a maze of sophisticated machinery.
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We are immersed in one of the most iconic landscapes in Italy – a stone’s throw from Sant’Antimo, Montalcino, the Val d’Orcia, the Maremma and Monte Amiata – where AR Consulting Italia is based. A multifaceted project, managed by the experience, vision and knowledge of the tourism and real estate sector of Alessio and Cristina, and, nevertheless, by their harmony as a couple. La Corte Francigena, an urban conglomerate that stands out for taste, refinement of details and top quality services, represents an excellence of tourist hospitality in the area, and beyond.
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A story of pride and belonging, which has its roots in San Giovanni delle Contee. A border village of about 150 inhabitants, 150 brothers, acquaintances, friends. United, with the aim of resisting the times and not making the life of the village disappear, in a project that involves almost all the inhabitants; some engaged in the production of excellent wines, others in the processing of legumes, potatoes and oils. Products that can be purchased – or, rather, tasted – at Osteria Macallè. We talk about it with Tiziana Peruzzi who has been managing a place for true connoisseurs since 2019.
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I had the distinct feeling that this meeting with the architect Goujon could be very interesting, from a human, aesthetic and cultural point of view. I had confirmation of this when Arnaud, after the initial presentations that broke the ice, tells me without hesitation: “I want people to leave me free to think. You believe, I think!”. A must-see is his exhibition at Palazzo Giorgi, in the ancient village of Poppi: “Itinerary of an architect”, with thirty plates that tell the story of his artistic career (12-31 October 2024).
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Nobilia Dimore was born in Stia, in the heart of Casentino: an accommodation facility born in 2022 that combines elegance, history and comfort – and which has quickly won the hearts of visitors by offering a high-level stay experience.
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The Alvise Giustinian store in Florence takes its name and is inspired by the Venetian doge of the same name of the 1200s, as well as the palace that houses the glass museum of Venice. It is the reference point in Tuscany for Venetian craftsmanship Made in Italy.
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A new season for racket sports has begun in Florence, more precisely at the Chimera Club Sports Centre. I am in the company of the Fitp certified teacher Filippo Galletti, a long-time friend and classmate in middle school – at the time I remember he was a die-hard fan of John McEnroe – whom I see with great pleasure in this new sporting and professional adventure of his.
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Accademia del Caffè Espresso was founded in 2019 from La Marzocco’s desire to create a place aimed at preserving and spreading the culture of espresso coffee, increasing its knowledge and relevance globally.
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This year, Expo Chianti Classico is scheduled from September 5 to 8, 2024 (always the second Sunday of September), with a rich program of events parallel to the square tastings, making the event more accessible to all age groups: music, shows, art exhibitions, concerts, and much more. This year, many initiatives will be dedicated to two important anniversaries: the 500th anniversary of Giovanni da Verrazzano’s journey, which led to the discovery of present-day New York Bay, and the 100th anniversary of the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico!
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Today, thanks to an ambitious restoration and enhancement project, the estate has been reborn as a top-level tourist destination: the historic buildings have been carefully renovated, preserving the original architecture and introducing all kinds of comforts to pamper guests and ensure an unforgettable vacation. The estate offers a refined variety of experiences, from wine tastings to vineyard walks, cooking classes to excursions in the Tuscan countryside: each activity is designed to immerse visitors in the beauty and culture of the region, offering an authentic taste of Tuscan life.
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During summer, when the weather is mild and the days are long, Chianti’s restaurants open their terraces and gardens, offering visitors the chance to dine al fresco. There is nothing better than enjoying a dish of pappardelle with wild boar or a Florentine steak, accompanied by a glass of Chianti Classico, while admiring a sunset that colors the sky with shades of pink and gold.
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In the fascinating landscape of Tuscan gastronomy, a figure emerges who turns cooking into a declaration of love for nature and quality: we are talking about Simone Bianco, chef of the restaurant “La Loggia del Chianti.” His approach to gastronomy not only respects the cultural roots of the territory but enriches them with a modern and sustainable touch.
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We met a group of professionals in the heart of Chianti who come from different but complementary experiences. It is no coincidence that, in fact, they have ‘found’ and appreciated each other in the recovery of prestigious properties – historical legacy of fascinating farmhouses and agricultural estates that belong to a legendary and fairytale time: that of sharecropping.
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Restaurant and bar by day, the Garden Beach is open from Monday to Sunday for lunch and on Thursdays and Saturdays for dinner. Surrounded by a 10,000 square metre park, the shady table area borders the large circular pool of the Sporting Borgonuovo.
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Far from being a pedantic history lesson, this digression on the three Florentine republics that succeeded one another from 1494 (the year of the expulsion of the Medici who, fearful, conniving and rumoured in cahoots with the French of Charles VIII, were overthrown by spontaneous citizen uprisings) intends to bring to light that voluntary, popular and democratic spirit that took place after decades of Medici domination, ignited by the vehement preaching of Friar Girolamo Savonarola.
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