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Ceramics

ceramicaartisticaTuscany vaunts an ancient tradition in ceramics, in particular in the area of Montelupo Fiorentino near Florence, dated back to the X century.
The raw material to produce ceramics - as for the earthenware - is the clay. Tuscany is rich in this material in the area of Valdelsa, encouraging, since the Middle Ages, the growth of an important centre for the ceramics.

It that time, artisans, felt the need to give to the raw clay a white coating to increase in value the object with painted decorations, consequently was developed and improved the cooking and glazing's technique.

The objects, usually for domestic use, like plates, vases and bowls were hand decorated with a brush designing floral or faunal themes, and coat of arms of the aristocratic families that had characterized the history of the Tuscan towns.

In Montaione, the ancient tradition of hand decorated ceramics is still possible to admire in a workshop in the historical centre, where in addiction to a huge selections and exposition of objects, is possible to follow the different steps of the painting and decoration of the objects.

Another good reason to spend an holiday in Tuscany in Montaione!
 

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ENJOY

Whatever your needs or your style of holiday, in Montaione you will certainly the opportunity to enjoy.

LIVE

Living Montaione means staying in contact with the local people, know the customs and learn their history and traditions.

EXPLORE

Discover a territory whose origins are lost in the mists of time. In Tuscany, particularly in Valdelsa - the territory that lies Montaione - there are places full of history and charm as ancient monasteries and churches, castles and medieval villages that are just waiting to be discovered by you.

TASTE

An area to live, to be discovered, but especially to be tasted. In Montaione you will find a wide range of local products to taste during the food markets in the historical centre or in the many restaurants of the territory. In Montaione, the holiday is served!

RELAX

Vacation also means relax away from work and everyday stress. In Montaione, in fact, you can relax at the poolside listening to the music of nature, like the chirping of birds or cicadas, perhaps tasting a glass of good wine. This is the true relaxation!