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Emilia Romagna

Mugello borders Emilia Romangna, and getting to Bologna, the city of the two towers, as well as Ravenna and Faenza is quick and easy along the A1 Firenze-Bologna motorway. If, however, you prefer a more relaxed and scenic route, you…

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Along the Chianti roads

Heading towards Florence and then south towards Siena, the Chianti road, with the characteristic towns of Greve and Volpaia, is the perfect place to taste Cinta Senese salame and local wines. Then in Panzano, the butcher´s shop Antica Macelleria Cecchini…

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Going to the seaside

From Firenzuola you can quickly get to the A1 Firenze-Bologna motorway and from there the A11 Firenze Mare, which skirts the cities of Pistoia and Lucca before reaching Pisa in the south and Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi in the…

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Visiting Florence

Gli Orzali is in the perfect location for visiting not only Mugello, but also the sights of Florence, which merit a whole day. To reach the Tuscan capital we suggest going by car to San Piero a Sieve and from…

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Lower Mugello

Famous for being the birthplace of two great painters, Giotto and Beato Angelico, Vicchio is also worth a visit for its local restaurant La Casa del Prosciutto, which sits overlooking a bridge. In Borgo San Lorenzo, Chini still produces handcrafted…

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Walk along the Mugello rivers

A land of mountains and water, with relaxing walks along the rivers Santerno, Diaterna and Rovigo. Information is available at reception.

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The Gothic Line

During the Second World War, the area of Mugello was the stage for bitter battles with the Germans who were based along the Gothic Line, as a last, desperate line of defence. The Futa Cemetry is host to theatre productions…

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Le Vie Romee

Le Vie Romee (Roman Roads) offer a trip back in time to the ancient Roman roads, and are host to a dedicated festival.

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Walking in Firenzuola and Palazzuolo

A real paradise for walkers, with a dedicated guide of hiking trails, we suggest a short visit to Firenzuola, home to ‘pietra serena’, a local sandstone, then head to Badia di Moscheta where many of the most beautiful trails start…

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Mugello, colours and tastes

Famous in the world of motorsport for the Mugello Circuit and for its mountain passes, Giogo, Futa and Muraglione, whose names evoke stories and tales for car and bike enthusiasts, Mugello is a part of Tuscany where the Florence and…

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