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Rates & avialability per week

Period	Price
6th January to 18th March	430.00 €
19th March to 25 March	480.00 €
26th march to 27th June	470.00 €
28th June to 1st August	510.00 €
2nd August to 22 August	510.00 €
23rd August to 19th September	480.00 €
20th september to 18th October	460.00 €

Rates & avialability per night

Period	Price
28th June to 1st August	87.00 €
2nd August to 22 August	95.00 €
23rd August to 19th September	87.00 €
20th september to 18th October	85.00 €

English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.

On request, free car service to and from Pisa airport and train station on arrival / departure.

Weekly change of towels and linen.

• Prices are for 4 people. Ask for price for 2 or 3 people.
• Special rates for long stay (more than 2 weeks).
• Minimum stay 4 nights.
• Please enquire for last minute offers.
• 30% of total rent due at booking.

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For italian art lovers/Ref: 5646
Owner Name	Mrs Donatella Giani
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Places of interest near For italian art lovers

Cinque Terre

distance to property: 30

The Cinque Terre - five fishing villages on the Ligurian coast - Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso, audaciously balance over the sea. Formerly accessible only by sea or by a series of cliff-skirting footpaths, the villages have retained much of their original charm. While nowadays they are far from undiscovered, they remain unspoiled and form part of a protected National Park and Marine Area. Generations of the villages� citizens have built and maintained steep, dry stone-walled terraces that slope down to the sea. Vineyards, olive groves and citrus trees populate the landscape, the only one of its kind in the world.

High cliffs reaching down to the sea hide minute shingle beaches at Riomaggiore and Vernazza or tiny ports like Manarola where sunbathers mix with fishermen. Monterosso has a large sandy beach, with beach clubs and facilities. Corniglia, the only village not on the sea, nestles on a hill surrounded by vineyards and offers fabulous views of the coastline. Between Corniglia and Vernazza lies the nudist beach, Guvano, only reachable on foot.

The Cinque Terre are still best reached by train or boat, although a windy often precarious road does exist. Exploring is best done by foot.

Take the train from Aulla to Riomaggiore and walk the famous Via dell' Amore (Lovers Way) that skirts the cliff over to Manarola. (30 minutes) If you�re feeling energetic, you can continue on to Monterosso � a 5 hour walk � or take the train in any of the villages if you get tired along the way. Several other walks crisscross the surrounding countryside and the National Park provides route maps.

Aulla

distance to property: 7

Aulla extends along a flat zone, following the Magra river, in the point in which it meets the Aulella torrent, while the northern part is delimited from the course of the Taverone torrent. Aulla lies in a strategic position between the steps of the Cisa, the step of the Cerreto, the step of the Lagastrello. Because of the strafings of the second world war, the ancient village has gone almost completely destroyed, but on the surrounding evocative medieval villages like Caprigliola, Albiano, Bibola, Olivola and Pallerone have remained intact.
The village of Aulla was founded towards 884, when the Abbey of Saint Caprasio was built. Towards the end of XIII the century the territory passes under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Luni, for being then disputed from Pisa, Lucca, Genova and the Malaspina family. Aulla is characterised by the Fortress of the Brunella, military construction of the XV century was built in a strategic position from which it could dominate all the city. The Fortress was erected probably under Giovanni delle Bande Nere. Today it hosts the Natural history museum of Lunigiana.

Sarzana

distance to property: 25

Some may say Sarzana is Lunigiana’s most elegant town however is sadly missed by many people visiting the area. Although not in Tuscany but Liguria it lies slightly inland from the gulf of the poets and only 15 minutes from Aulla. The Ligurian architecture is apparent in colour combining the many styles of the region. The historic centre is a great place to spend an afternoon or evening with a host of small boutiques, and trendy bars and restaurants. The town is particularly famous for its annual antique market during August when the streets are filled with stalls selling everything from furniture, arts and crafts to memorabilia. Traffic is restricted to residents only in the centre so it is an ideal place to wander its inter linking cobbled lanes from the main piazza to the castle and the theatre

Torre del Lago

distance to property: 60

A splendid avenue of lime trees, the Via dei Tigli, connects Viareggio with Torre del Lago, once the home of the opera composer Giacomo Puccini. He and his wife are buried in the grounds of their former home, now the Museo Villa Puccini, a small homage that features the piano on which the maestro composed many of his best known works. You can take a pleasant boat trip around the lagoon and wetlands of Lago Massaciuccoli, an important nature reserve for rare and migrant birds. The lake provides a pretty backdrop for open air performances of Puccini’s works, held during August in his memory. A stage is built on the lake near his house and provides an atmospheric setting to enjoy some of his famous creations. For opera enthusiasts it is advised to reserve tickets in advance as this is a popular attraction. The other face of Torre del Lago with more modern musical connections, offers a lively nightlife with a variety of trendy clubs, bars and restaurants situated along the lake side. A relaxed sea side town during the day, however by nightfall, a party atmosphere is guaranteed during the summer.

Viareggio

distance to property: 90

Is the oldest of the coastal towns on the Versilia. Its origins are Roman and in the middle ages it was an important sea landing. In the 19th century it was reputed to have built some of the best boats ever to sail on the Tyrrhenian Sea and the boatyards are very much alive still today. Viareggio reached its hey day at the turn of the century with a number of the original buildings remaining in the town. Along the palmed fringed boulevards Art Nouveau style of architecture can be seen in the grand hotels, villas and cafes built in the 1920s. The finest example is the Gran Caffe Margherita at the end of the Passeggiata Margherita, designed by the father of Italian Art Nouveau, Galileo Chini. Viareggio is known best for its extravagant carnival held in January and early February second only to the more famous festival of Venice. Today this is the most popular resort on the Versilia coast. During the summer months there is a lively atmosphere and any train bound here on a summers morning is likely to be full of people heading for an easily organised day at the beach. Forget tiny coves with hidden beaches where you can throw down a towel as Viareggio is commercialised with private stretches of beaches that charge for entry. All are equipped with towels, changing rooms and sun loungers for the convenience of the beach enthusiast. Many find the resort a bit too commercial however a few things are for certain, several miles long of excellent beach, clean and groomed sand and a relaxed beach atmosphere. Seafood restaurants are plentiful even if the prices are quite high but they are some of the best on the coast. If you don?t mind sitting in organised rows on the beach with everything at hand, then Viareggio provides an ideal resort.

Pontremoli

distance to property: 70

Pontremoli is the northern gateway of Lunigiana. An ancient town, Pontremoli developed with the expansion of its central castle. The buildings are positioned in such a way that they seem to defend the historical centre. A town of slate and terracotta roofed houses, palaces, towers and many attractive stone bridges. Wherever you look in Pontremoli there is a multitude of balconies either overlooking the two rivers of the town or one of the narrow streets and piazzas. The town first appears in history books in 990 and has passed through turbulent times during the struggles of the middle ages. The old walls of the town called ‘Cacciaguerra’ were built by Castruccio Castracani of Lucca in 1322 to separate two rival groups. Thankfully in present times the people of Pontremoli live in harmony with each other. One of the most remarkable buildings in the town is the Castello which dates back from the tenth century and is situated on the top of a hill above the Cisa main road. Recently restored, the castle now houses the Museo Archeologico with its unique collection of menhirs, prehistoric and bronze age stone monuments.

Filetto

distance to property: 60

Filetto has two piazzas overlooked by the palaces. Gathered at the centre of a wide lowland and a dense forest of chestnut trees, the centre of this small settlement represents a precious jewel of Byzantine architecture, historically recorded as a military garrison with angular towers, structures still clearly identifiable today in this village. The Ariberti palace overlooking the church square seems to return to its ancient splendour in the month of August when it opens its large doors to play host to exhibitions and antiques organised when Filetto hosts its annual medieval festival. This colourful and traditional festival includes processions in costume accompanied by drums and trumpets, displays of archery, traditional flag throwing and open air theatre. All the streets are decorated and appear untouched by time. Long banqueting tables are laid to enjoy ancient and traditional recipes.