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• Things to do

  

  SPORT HOLIDAYS

  A holiday in Montaione is synonymous with sports and if you love outdoor activities in the nature, you will easily understand that you are in the right place!

  • - BIKING
  • - HORSE RIDING
  • - TREKKING
  • - GOLF

  

  CULTURAL HOLIDAYS

  A lesser-known territory, away from the classical routes of mass tourism but equally fascinating and rich in art, history and traditions. Montaione will surprise you!

  • - THE MOST FAMOUS TUSCAN CITIES OF ART
  • - SIGHTSEEING IN 1 HOUR DRIVE
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  HOLIDAYS FOR GOURMET

  If you are fascinated by the ancient culinary traditions of Tuscany and want to discover the history or the secrets of Tuscan food, a holiday in Montaione will satisfy your curiosity.

  • - LOCAL PRODUCTS
  • - WINE TASTINGS
  • - TRUFFLE TASTINGS
  • - CHEESE TASTINGS
  • - COOKING CLASSES
  • - PERSONAL CHEF

  

  HOLIDAYS WITH FAMILY

  Montaione is the ideal destination for a family-friendly vacation, where children are always welcome and parents can enjoy a moment of deserved relax!

  • - FAMILY REUNION
  • - AMUSEMENT AND THEME PARKS
  • - DAILY TRIP TO THE BEACH WITH THE CHILDREN
  • - WHAT TO DO WITH CHILDREN IF THE WEATHER IS NOT FINE

  

  LEISURE

  It will be for the natural beauties and its romantic landscapes or for the sun that shines almost all year round that in Montaione there is always something new and different to do.

  • - VESPA TOUR
  • - CERAMIC PAINTING CLASSES
  • - TRUFFLE HUNTING
  • - SHOPPING
  • - DAILY TRIP TO THE SEASIDE

  

  ROMANTIC HOLIDAYS

  Whether it's a honeymoon, a wedding anniversary, or simply an opportunity to spend a romantic holiday with your soul mate, let yourself be enchanted by the magic of this beautiful area.

  • - WEDDING IN MONTAIONE

  

  WELLNESS HOLIDAYS

  Alone or with your partner, treat yourself to the privilege of a wellness treatment in the spas located in the nearby of Montaione, true oases of peace that offer you a unique and special opportunity to relax and regenerate spirit and body.

  

  IF THE WEATHER IS NOT FINE...

  Have you come on holiday in Tuscany in Montaione to live days in the open air enjoying the mild climate and an uncontaminated nature, but the sun does not want to get out? Here are some ideas on what to do or visit when the weather is not at its best.

• Sightseeing

  

  THE JERUSALEM OF SAN VIVALDO

  The Sacred Mount or Jerusalem of San Vivaldo is a place of great historical, artistic and cultural value. It includes a series of religious buildings including the Convent and the Church dedicated to San Vivaldo and some chapels, whose layout reproduces on a small scale the Palestine Jerusalem of the fifteenth century.

  

  CIVIC MUSEUM

  Located within Palazzo Pretorio, the Civic Museum tells the history of this territory through archaeological, paleontological, mineral and fossil findings recovered in the surroundings of Montaione.

  

  PERMANENT EXHIBITION OF ANCIENT CRAFTS

  Through the exhibition of a collection of iron crafts and footwear tools that belonged to Ernesto Gennaro Cecconi, this exhibition represents an interesting journey to rediscover the craftsmanship of the past.

  

  CHURCH OF ST. FLORIANO

  Located in the village of Castelfalfi, the Church of St. Floriano, which is accessed through a staircase, is a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture in Tuscany.

  

  CHURCH OF ST. REGOLO

  The Church of San Regolo - a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture in Tuscany dating back to the 13th or 14th centuries - overlooks Piazza della Repubblica in the heart of the historic center of Montaione.

  

  ROMAN CISTERN

  The Roman cistern is an ancient stone artifact dating back to Roman times (around III century AD) which was used as a water reservoire with a capacity of about 200.000 liters.

  

  CASTLE OF VIGNALE

  The Castle of Vignale is located halfway down a hill that can only be reached on foot or by bicycle. Although today you can only admire the remains of this ancient castle it is easy to imagine the history of this place once disputed among the most noble Tuscan families.

  

  SANCTUARY OF PIETRINA

  Situated on the peak of a rock from which you can admire the beautiful landscape that extends to the slopes of Volterra, the Sanctuary of Pietrina is a small church famous for a painting representing the "Madonna and Child".

  

  CHURCH OF SAINTS JOSEPH AND LUCIA

  This small church dedicated to Saints Joseph and Lucia is also called the "Sisters Church" because it is annexed to a former 16th century monastery.

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Crafts

The glorious past, the artistic and architectural heritage, as well as the nature, the environment and the landscapes have always been a source of inspiration for Montaiones’s craftsmen whose skilled hands create unique works of art coming from Tuscany every day all over the world.

Although several centuries have passed since Montaione was famous in Tuscany for the art of glass-making and the skill of its artisan masters, there is still a fervent craftsmanship, ranging from colorful pottery to terracotta and onyx objects that keep alive its secular traditions.

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Ceramics

Tuscany vaunts an ancient tradition in ceramics, in particular in the area of Montelupo Fiorentino near Florence, dated back to the X century.

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Earthenware

Clay is the raw material to produce earthenware, and still today is possible to find it in abundance in the territory of Montaione.

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Onix and semi-precious stones

In the south area of the territory of Montaione, in particular in the area near Iano, there are veins of travertine and calcareous alabaster, that for its structure and colours is commonly defined in Alabaster-Onyx.

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