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Guided excursions in Florence and Tuscany
Beyond Florence Excursions
(in collaboration with AGT Tourist
Guide Association)
La
Certosa del Galluzzo
Castello
del Trebbio, Monastero di Rosano e Abbazia di Vallombrosa
The Florentine countryside offers
a treasure chest of art and nature where magical serene
landscapes resemble backgrounds by Leonardo and Perugino.
The tradition of the traveller in the Tuscan countryside
goes back to the seventeenth century.
There are a vast potential of thematic tours
to choose from in the Environs of Florence. We propose
the unique Medieval Church itinerary.
The building of the country churches ( or Pievi from
Latin Plebs = people - in other words- the ecclesiastic
control of the people in the countryside outside of
the city) took place at a time when the city was in
constant transformation. Many of the original
roads connecting the cities to the countryside
no longer exist or have become mere mule tracks, hence
the Romanesque churches are often
isolated and set in extremely beautiful landscapes.
In contrast the the country churches,
the Monasteries were built in the countryside for
the specific purpose to retreat in nature away from
the city and the rest of the world.
In the environs or Florence one can find several
examples of beautiful Medieval towns
purposely built by the Florentine Republic to menace
the power of the rich Feudal Barons in the countryside
surrounding Florence.
The Chianti Wine territory has not
only beautiful landscapes but also has interesting
works of art in its churches and town museums.The
authorized guides of the AGT also offer custom tours
upon request should one desire more of a natural slant
or why not, a taste of some of the local specialties.
Interested in one of these
tours ?
Book now your personal tourist guide
with AGT
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