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Holidays between the Monti Pisani!

I Monti Pisans delineate the northern boundary of the province of Pisa separated from Lucca. Peaks are not very high but are found in various scenarios: steep slopes, gentle slopes and valleys crossed by rivers.

The mountains have a vegetation consisting of pines and chestnuts, while their slopes have a different appearance due the cultivation of vines and olive trees.
The long road that runs along the slopes of the mountains of Pisa, known simply as "Lungomonte", is characterized by small villages by ancient villages, fortresses, monasteries, churches and castles, fortresses and ruins of aqueducts.

COUNTRIES OF MONTI PISANI

The City of Buti :

located on the eastern slopes of Mount Pisano, precisely on the Rio Magno, seems to have Roman origins.
Un'immancabile appointment with the tradition you have, every year the first Sunday after the January 17, with the Palio of San Antonio.
Each quarter of the town parade in a procession through the streets of the country and in the afternoon there is the race where the horse is rewarded with the "win", the horse, the jockey and winning the quarter.
The typical dish of this holiday is the tripe Butese.

The City of Calci :

the origin of the name of Calci derives from the Latin calx, calcis, or lime.
The name was due to the presence of lime in the stone quarries located in Lungomonte.

The municipality and 'situated at the foot of Mount Pisano and is characterized by the production of precious oil, it is part of the "Consorzio Strada del Monte Pisano dell'Olio.

The Monastery: founded in 1366, is one of the largest monastic complex in Tuscany. built in different eras and subi 'numerous between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Situated in a valley of great landscape planted with olive trees, known as Valgraziosa, Certosa is housed in a spacious enclosure. Once inside the large main gate lies the great Court of Honor which overlooks the monastery.
Deleted because of the Napoleonic laws (1808), became property of the state, while continuing to host the Carthusian order, until 1972.
Today, the rooms where once there were the activities' of production and craft (barns, wineries, shops of blacksmiths, of carpenters, etc..), Has established the Museo di Storia Naturale e del Territorio University of Pisa, the great Court of Honor which overlooks the monastery.

To find restaurants in Calci visit Restaurants and Country Inns in Calci "In" Shopping and Dining Section of our site!

The Municipality of San Giuliano Terme :

located at the south-western slopes of Mount Pisano, between the river Serchio and the Arno river, the town of San Giuliano Terme is a famous spa resort that includes an area rich in artistic, natural and historic churches, abbeys, castles, etc. ...

The City of Vecchiano :

rises along the right bank of the river Serchio and is famous thanks to the nearby seaside resort of Marina di Vecchiano.
Every year in April, along the Serchio river, hosts the "Spring Fair" where you can taste the sweets (such as the "cake with Bischeri") and admired the old crafts.

For information on spa visits "The Spas' in the 'hospitality and leisure section of our site.

The City of Vicopisano :

is situated between and the course of the Monte Pisano, and is characterized by the production of ceramics and from bottling of mineral water.
Every year there is a season rich and organized cultural events and promotions. One of the many events is the "Medieval Feast" in which recreated a fascinating insight into medieval life in glimpses of the old town.

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