Lajatico (Tuscany)

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Inspired Stays
Tuscan Bed and Breakfast Relais Ortaglia
A Dreamy Escape at Tuscan Bed and Breakfast Relais Ortaglia

A dreamy Tuscan escape - discover a luxurious B&B in the heart of the Tuscan countryside outside the walls of Montepulciano.

The Curious Traveler
ferrara
Five Italian Towns to Explore By Bike

Hop on a bike to discover the historic city centers of five lesser-known Italian towns and their beautiful surroundings.

Travel Guide
The Villa Carlotta garden
5 Italian Gardens Inspired by Women

La Primavera brings us outdoors to revel in the delights of Italy’s gardens. These five beauties were inspired one way or another by women.

Island
Palmaria island
Three Abandoned Italian Islands You Can Visit

From Liguria to Tuscany to Sardinia, take note of these beautiful islands for an off the beaten track experience.

Exhibition
JR, "The wound" at Palazzo Strozzi - photo credit by JR
“The Wound”: Wall Installation Appears on Palazzo Strozzi in Florence

A gigantic symbolic scar has appeared on the facade of one of the symbols of the Renaissance in Florence.

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Where is Lajatico

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Properties for sale in Tuscany

Lajatico Ref: 4645 1
Apartment in Lajatico
255000
Camporgiano Ref: 4715 1
Villa in Camporgiano
250000
Restored Country Home for sale in Tuscany near Arezzo Ref. TCR-004 0
Country Home - Restored in Chianti
645000
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Country Home - Restored in Cortona
52000
Cevoli Ref: 4616 1
Detached House in Crespina
595000
San Romano in Garfagnana Ref: 4825 1
Detached House in San Romano in Garfagnana
255000
PODERE MOLINELLO 1
Country Home - Restored in San Gimignano
790000
L'argento del Mare 1
Villa in Monte Argentario
690000

Recipes From Tuscany

Recipes
Pappa al Pomodoro—Tuscan Tomato-Bread Soup
Pappa al Pomodoro—Tuscan Tomato-Bread Soup

Pappa al pomodoro---a piatto povero, “poor-man’s dish,” is another such creation by Tuscan farmers to make use of stale bread and bumper crops of tomatoes, a New World food introduced into Italy in the 16thc.

Recipes
Pandiramerino (Rosemary and Sultana Buns)
Made with an olive oil-enrichened bread dough and studded with fresh rosemary and sweet sultanas, these delightfully sticky, criss-crossed buns were traditionally served on giovedì santo or Holy Thursday in the Renaissance city.
Recipes
Gnocchetti di Pane (Bread Gnocchi)
Amy Gulick shares another recipe from the Italian cucina povera tradition— with simple, ‘poor’ ingredients invariably found in the pantry.
Recipes
Ricotta and Rosemary Schiacciata
Our food writer Amy Gulick shares a bit of local history in her area of Tuscany along with this tasty recipe for ricotta and rosemary schiacciata
Recipes
Crespelle alla Fiorentina
Our latest recipe is Crespelle alla Fiorentina (Baked Florentine Savory Crepes with Bechamel) by writer Coral Sisk
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@Stacey D'Abate asks:

Buongiorno 

My husband and I own a home in Montepulciano. It has been vacant now for 1.5 years due to Covid.  We have both been vaccinated.  When can we return? We are from Arizona, USA. 

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@joeredditch asks:

Hello, we have a property between Lucca and Bagna di lucca in a town called Convalle, due to Covid we have not been able to visit and cut back the garden now the commune are demanding we cut it or they will fine us, had a quote from a local geomatra of 1700 pounds its not a big garden, I am looki

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