Mugello Hotel: Tuscany inland trips. Eco-sustainable tourism |
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The delightful setting of Tuscan hills, with Florence, Prato, the Mugello county close by and so many places of interest for nature and landscapes make of La Selva Hotel the ideal place to organise tours to explore Tuscany and its suggestive towns and villages, full of charm and culture and so many opportunities to taste some fine typical Tuscan food. Our staff will be delighted to give you all information regarding unforgettable tours in Tuscany. The Medicis Villas in Mugello, villas and gardens in Sesto Fiorentino, Giotto’s house, the Park of Villa Demidoff ad so much more. On request it is possible to arrange guided tours to explore nature among the Romanesque churches or “La Montagnola” Etruscan Necropolis, in Travalle Park or along Calvana trails or you can walk along Marina river, which flows just 10 meters away from the hotel, and where in Summer you can enjoy a swim in its natural basins. MTB excursions can be arranged for sports fans, including children, on the old Tuscan bridleways as well as Nordic Walking tours and donkey rides. The Etruscan Tomb "La Montagnola", restored to Sesto FiorentinoThe monumental site of "La Montagnola" tomb is a precious fnd, a real historical and archaeological heart of the town of Sesto Fiorentino. Rediscovered in 1959, the tomb unveiled the existance of a larger burial site which, year after year, has been coming to light, outlining the contour of a complex Etruscan necropolis at the foot of Monte Morello. Thanks to the cooperation between th Munipality of Sesto Fiorentino, the Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage and the Pro Loco Association, which has always been committed to promoting and rediscovering our area, starting from today not only is the "La Montagnola" monumental site thoroughly restored, but is also open to visitors - archaeology lovers, sightseers, students, scholars, citiziens - who want to have a first-hand look at this fascinating imprint of the Etruscan past in our area. Is giving visitors the opportunity to make scheduled or reserved visits to the tomb, with the informed, dedicated and competent assistance of the Pro Loco Association. Informations and reservations: 331 3447471 or 331 3447457 email: info@prolocosestofiorentino.it Culture Office: 055 449683 - 865 or 055 4496235 Necropoli Etrusca di Quinto a Sesto Fiorentino Fratelli Rosseli Street, 67
Neto ParkCreated in 1852 in the city of Calenzano as a garden to complement the Villa Querci as per the wishes of the Marquis de Boyssy, the Parco del Neto forms a rectangle of nearly 7 hectares, preserving within a wetland environment of considerable natural value that once was a part of the larger system of basin swamps throughout the Florentine lowlands. Today it remains noteworthy for the presence of gigantic Taxodium cypress trees originally imported from Virginia. Telephone: 055 8874515
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