Guidebook for Marina
Sightseeing
It is here that Bolgheri DOC wines are produced – world-class wines such as Sassicaia, Guado al Tasso and Ornellaia as well as numerous others of the highest quality
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Bolgheri
It is here that Bolgheri DOC wines are produced – world-class wines such as Sassicaia, Guado al Tasso and Ornellaia as well as numerous others of the highest quality
Here, in one of Etruria's oldest and most prosperous communities, the same minerals that were extracted 2,500 years ago are still being mined.
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Massa Marittima
Here, in one of Etruria's oldest and most prosperous communities, the same minerals that were extracted 2,500 years ago are still being mined.
Situated on a hilly spur dominating the valleys, was renovated in the early twentieth century by the counts Ginori.
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Querceto
Situated on a hilly spur dominating the valleys, was renovated in the early twentieth century by the counts Ginori.
A fortified medieval village on the hills of Cecina, looking onto the coastal plains, surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and cereal fields.
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Casale Marittimo
A fortified medieval village on the hills of Cecina, looking onto the coastal plains, surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and cereal fields.
The Etruscan town of Populonia was one of the most important centers of the ancient world for processing and trade of iron. Sitting atop a hill surrounded by the sea, this village has a charm. The medieval walls, constructed to defend the city from pirates, was built in the first-half of the fifteenth century.
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Populonia Alta station
The Etruscan town of Populonia was one of the most important centers of the ancient world for processing and trade of iron. Sitting atop a hill surrounded by the sea, this village has a charm. The medieval walls, constructed to defend the city from pirates, was built in the first-half of the fifteenth century.
Carrara and marble have centuries’ old connection, as the city itself has always been active in the quarrying and the working of this snow-white stone. From Carrara, it is possible to start different itineraries and visit the quarries of Colonnata and Fantiscritti, which are reachable via comfortable roads. The quarries offer wonderful views for visitors. For safety reasons, admission to some quarries is not allowed, but one can always see the quarries from panoramic points along the road.
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Carrara
Carrara and marble have centuries’ old connection, as the city itself has always been active in the quarrying and the working of this snow-white stone. From Carrara, it is possible to start different itineraries and visit the quarries of Colonnata and Fantiscritti, which are reachable via comfortable roads. The quarries offer wonderful views for visitors. For safety reasons, admission to some quarries is not allowed, but one can always see the quarries from panoramic points along the road.
Food Scene
Very good restaurant on the beautiful Etruscan Coast Wine and Olive Oil Road.
Mainly Meat dishes.
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Osteria Magona
199 loc. Vallone Dei MessiVery good restaurant on the beautiful Etruscan Coast Wine and Olive Oil Road.
Mainly Meat dishes.
Very good restaurant in Bolgheri
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Ristorante La Taverna Del Pittore Di Luperi Chiara
4 Largo Nonna LuciaVery good restaurant in Bolgheri
One star Michelin restaurant in Marina di Bibbona. Need to book at least a week in advance.
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Restaurant La Pineta
27 Via dei Cavalleggeri NordOne star Michelin restaurant in Marina di Bibbona. Need to book at least a week in advance.
Bolgheri + ( più )
14 Strada GiuliaVery good restaurant and wine shop in Bolgheri
Very good restaurant in amazing in amazing medieval village. Mainly meat dishes.
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Locanda Del Sole
9 Via FrancescaVery good restaurant in amazing in amazing medieval village. Mainly meat dishes.
Pizzeria Da Ciro
23 Piazza del PopoloBest pizza ever!
A jewel of Tuscan oenology.The winery’s design is inspired by the traditional architectural style of the Tuscan coast, inserting itself completely into the context of the surrounding landscape.
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Tenuta Argentiera
A jewel of Tuscan oenology.The winery’s design is inspired by the traditional architectural style of the Tuscan coast, inserting itself completely into the context of the surrounding landscape.
The winery opened on 25 October, 2012, and is the Antinori family’s way of paying tribute to the Chianti Classico area, an assertion of the longstanding bond between Antinori and their homeland.
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Antinori nase Chianti Classico
133 Via Cassia per SienaThe winery opened on 25 October, 2012, and is the Antinori family’s way of paying tribute to the Chianti Classico area, an assertion of the longstanding bond between Antinori and their homeland.
A modern and functional winery, Cantina Petra, in the Val di Cornia hills, produces environmentally friendly wine
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Società Agricola Petra
131 S. Lorenzo altoA modern and functional winery, Cantina Petra, in the Val di Cornia hills, produces environmentally friendly wine
After visiting Populonia, this is a good stop, very good fish restaurant directly on the beach
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Ristorante Canessa
43 Località BarattiAfter visiting Populonia, this is a good stop, very good fish restaurant directly on the beach
Essentials
Pasticceria Enoteca Gasperini
76 Via dei MelograniGreat wine shop!
Very small mall with everything you need: grocery, bakery, fish shop, butcher, greengrocer...
Via dei Melagrani, 76
76 Via dei MelograniVery small mall with everything you need: grocery, bakery, fish shop, butcher, greengrocer...
Good ice cream and pastry shop. On the same spot you can find supermarkets, pharmacy, a very good fish shop, and lots of other little stores.
Gelateria Il Ghiottone
3 Piazza dei GeraniGood ice cream and pastry shop. On the same spot you can find supermarkets, pharmacy, a very good fish shop, and lots of other little stores.
Hospital Cecina
n. 52 B Via MontanaraEntertainment & Activities
CavallinoMatto
1 Via PoTheme park for kids
Acqua Village Cecina
34 Via TevereTheme park for families in Cecina
Arts & Culture
Siena
Three guys who start at a village of the province and conquered the world. It is the uplifting story of Galleria Continua, San Gimignano that - never abandoned - they have scaled the heights dell'artworld. Working with artists of the highest level and opening offices in Beijing and Paris, and now in Cuba.
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Galleria Continua
11 Via del Castello Three guys who start at a village of the province and conquered the world. It is the uplifting story of Galleria Continua, San Gimignano that - never abandoned - they have scaled the heights dell'artworld. Working with artists of the highest level and opening offices in Beijing and Paris, and now in Cuba.
Volterra
Florence
Lucca
Pisa
A visit to the Fattoria di Celle Via Montalese 7/A, Santomato (Pistoia) can only be done with a tour guide after written request, no entrance fee. A visit to Celle is a unique experience capable of expressing the often illusive aspects of contemporary art. Situated on the Santomato hills, the Baroque villa is surrounded by an impressive Italian garden. This 19th century park designed by the architect Giovanni Gambini, includes an aviary, teahouse and lake complete with waterfall.
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Villa Farmhouse of Celle
7d Via MontaleseA visit to the Fattoria di Celle Via Montalese 7/A, Santomato (Pistoia) can only be done with a tour guide after written request, no entrance fee. A visit to Celle is a unique experience capable of expressing the often illusive aspects of contemporary art. Situated on the Santomato hills, the Baroque villa is surrounded by an impressive Italian garden. This 19th century park designed by the architect Giovanni Gambini, includes an aviary, teahouse and lake complete with waterfall.
The Chianti Sculpture Park can be found on the road going towards Pievasciata (Siena). Open from April to September from 10.00am to dusk; from October to March only by appointment. Closed Monday entrance fee charged. The park was opened in 2003, all the works are allocated in a circular plot, crossing an oak wood. The itinerary begins with the owner’s house-gallery opposite the park entrance – even the ticket office is a work of art. The circular itinerary ends with the Japanese artist Kei Nakamura’s ‘Casa del Bosco’.
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Iparke yezitsha zeChianti
48 Strada Provinciale 9 di PievasciataThe Chianti Sculpture Park can be found on the road going towards Pievasciata (Siena). Open from April to September from 10.00am to dusk; from October to March only by appointment. Closed Monday entrance fee charged. The park was opened in 2003, all the works are allocated in a circular plot, crossing an oak wood. The itinerary begins with the owner’s house-gallery opposite the park entrance – even the ticket office is a work of art. The circular itinerary ends with the Japanese artist Kei Nakamura’s ‘Casa del Bosco’.