Monterchi is a particularly special hill town because it has a famous fresco by the quattrocento artist Piero della Francesca, painted between 1455 and 1465. This Renaissance gem is quite a surprise to come across. Piero drew his inspiration from a pagan ritual that pregnant woman would perform. They would […]
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There’s plenty to see, do, eat and enjoy in and around Anghiari; a fascinating area only 20 minutes drive from La Buia Villa
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Looking out southeasterly from La Buia, Monte Santa Maria glints in the distance like a beacon. Just 12 minutes drive from La Buia.
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Lippiano, like many of the hill towns of Italy, is dominated by its 10th Century castle, its look-out tower visible from afar.
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