Easter in Val D'Orcia
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“This valley.......
where ancient, verdant woodlands strewn with flint, stone and bronze axes bear witness to the first step taken by man; where the crumbling arches of a bridge recall the power of Rome; the castles the memory of feudal might, the “pieve” or parish churches the religious influence, in the
"grancie" the presence of the Hospitallers and everywhere the power of nature and the elements from the windblown treetops, to the pelting rain which overwhelms a village ...... ."
Taken from a tourist guide written in the early 1900’s by Fabio Bargagli Petrucci to capture the dramatic emotions that the Val d'Orcia evokes.
The territory of the Val d'Orcia is made up, mainly of a hilly landscape with gently rolling hills and valleys typical of the Sienese Crete and a rich variety of vegetation. The river Orcia springs from a gorge and winds its way across the valley. The geographical history of the area began 5 million years ago when the sea receded, leaving behind sand and clay The landscape of Val d’Orcia is part of the agricultural hinterland of Siena, redrawn and developed when it was integrated in the territory of the city-state in the 14th and 15th centuries to reflect an idealized model of good governance and to create an aesthetically pleasing picture. The landscape’s distinctive aesthetics, flat chalk plains out of which rise almost conical hills with fortified settlements on top, inspired many artists. Their images have come to exemplify the beauty of well-managed Renaissance agricultural landscapes. deposits which gave origin to the surface of the valley.
Visiting the Val d’Orcia and southern Tuscany is a unique and unforgettable experience. A territory rich in natural beauty, small towns with ancient history, monumental riches of inestimable value.
As the weather warms up and the days get longer, those spending their Easter holidays in Tuscany are sure to find an event to suit even the most varied tastes! Whether you love the mountains or the seaside, appreciate art or social life, or want to eat good food or drink quality wines, Val D’Orcia is an excellent choice for your next vacation. Tuscany is in full bloom during Easter and it's the perfect time of the year to enjoy the countryside and the rolling hills! If you just want to relax and be immersed in nature, you can organize a Tuscan picnic: in Italy, we usually celebrate Easter Monday by spending the day outside.

A territory for all seasons. Not only for Easter! The green woods, the grey clay hills and the golden hills covered with wheat in summer. In Autumn the countless shades of reds and oranges, and the white landscape of the Amiata covered with snow in the winter time.
To relax, numerous spas and spas that use the natural thermal waters produced by the ancient volcano, itineraries in the woods, walks in the open countryside.
And let’s not forget the path of the Via Francigena that crosses all our territories, a destination for thousands of hikers every year.

Easter in Val D'Orcia
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