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Like the whole Tuscany, the territory of Montaione belong to an ancient civilization that, alternated with period of splendour and decay, hold out since 3000 years.
The central location of Montaione, in the heart of Tuscany, between the valley of Elsa river and the hamlet of Volterra, since the Etruscan's age, has made this territory a crucial point for commercial exchange between the Tuscan coast on the Tyrrhenian Sea and the hinterland together with Pisa and Lucca.
This strategic and commercial position of Montaione and of the territory of Valdelsa fostered the development of agricultural and manufacturers activities, some of them handed down till today and as confirmed by some archaeological finds.
The economic development of this area of Tuscany together with a population increase, enable the building of hamlets, castles, religious buildings and manors, most of them can be admired today.
In the territory of Montaione is still possible to visit some ancient hamlets like Castelfalfi and Tonda in additional to many manors or farmhouses, that today, well restored, have been transformed into accommodations and holiday apartments.
The ancient origins of the territory of Valdelsa as a land of passage id confirmed by the historical itinerary of the Via Francigena.
This legendary route which in the past was used by thousands of pilgrims with horses or on foot, on their way to Rome, has left records of indubitable beauty like the Monastery and Holy Mount of San Vivaldo, also called "The Jerusalem of Tuscany". (visit also: www.sanvivaldointoscana.com)
Tuscany has seen the succeed of many cultures and civilizations and has been the birthplace of some of most important people of the Italian history in art and culture like Lonardo Da Vinci, Dante Alighieri, Brunelleschi, Giotto, Lorenzo Ghiberti.
Montaione is not an exception. In fact is the birthplace of important people for the local culture and history like Francesco Chiarenti and Scipione Ammirato "the young".
Visiting Tuscany and the small village of Montaione you will be able to get in touch with the ancient origins of the Tuscan traditions and Italian culture, the origin that has marked for centuries the history of a region and a whole nation.
Montaione with its medieval origins and its famous people, represent a part of an evolution dated back of centuries and still alive today.
Whatever is your ideal vacation, Montaione is able to satisfy your needs. Choose the style that is best for you and turns into reality, the vacation you've always dreamed of.
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