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Feb 10, 2011 | Posted in Blog, Life, Photography, Travel
Pontassieve, A Medieval Village in The Heart of Tuscany.
We departed from Florence to the Chanti wine region after the market. On our way there we had a stop-over at a really charming town called Pontassieve. It's an old town in the Tuscany region, located east of Florence. We visited the church and the cave of Santa Brigida located in the village. It was a fun trip with beautiful scenery of Tuscany. Our guide was informative and told us the story of Santa Brigida who lives in the cave when her brother past away. She was so upset she only ate bread & water every day. The church was made and dedicated to her name. After leaving Pontassieve and passing along the olive trees on the hills we arrived at this mediaeval castle. My wine tasting tour will continue on my next post, stay tuned!
Note* : This is the 1st part of the Chanti wine tour we booked through Viator Travel
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Pontassieve, A Medieval Village in The Heart of Tuscany.
(Santa Brigida Church)
(Fresco paintings on Santa Brigida Church)
(Interior of Santa Brigida Church)
(Beautiful town and super small European style cars)
(Beautiful scenery of Tuscany
(The cave of Santa Brigida)
(Beautiful scenery with children playing)
(Olive trees everywhere)
(I want to live there, don't you?)
(Beautiful woods with vines and olive trees)
(Stroll down the streets)
(Getting ready to go to our wine tasting)
florence, italy, photography, Travel, tuscany
30 comments
Pontassieve, A Medieval Village in The Heart of Tuscany.
akito Says:
Feb 10th, 2011 15:01 | Reply
More great photos. Tuscany was definitely a highlight. It makes me think of countryside villas, wine and olive oil. Feels like time slows down when you go there.
Sergey Says:
Feb 10th, 2011 15:25 | Reply
The photos keep getting better and better, great diptychs . That must have been a wonderful trip. Keep them coming.
iamthewitch Says:
Feb 11th, 2011 02:57 | Reply
I still can’t get enough of your Tuscany pictures! The photos of the village are so amazing! I am looking forward to your wine-tasting post already! 
Migrationology Says:
Feb 11th, 2011 09:17 | Reply
Incredible photos, Yes, I would love to live in that house on the side of the hill!
ayngelina Says:
Feb 12th, 2011 16:36 | Reply
Beautiful photos Sarah, my favourite is inside the church
Leslie (Downtown Traveler) Says:
Feb 13th, 2011 18:40 | Reply
Beautiful photos and scenery! I love the tiny car (that would get run over in 2 seconds in the US)
Anh Says:
Feb 14th, 2011 07:33 | Reply
You have such a wonderful blog witj lovely travelling photos! So good to discover yours
Dave and Deb Says:
Feb 14th, 2011 18:06 | Reply
Great photos Sarah. I love the one of the cave. Tuscany is so beautiful and you have captured it beautifully!
Myra Says:
Feb 15th, 2011 05:25 | Reply
Your pictures make me want to return to Tuscany! Sweet story about the cave and lovely picture of it, as well.
Natalie Says:
Feb 15th, 2011 05:41 | Reply
As always fantastic pictures. I would be hard pressed to choose my favourite one. I love the dinky car though!! Can’t see my husband fitting in that.
My Kafkaesque life Says:
Feb 16th, 2011 07:23 | Reply
Mesmerizing photos, Sarah. I can only say you’re one of the best photography bloggers I know. Not sure, if your cam is so good or your skill, but I guess it’s a combination of both Looking forward to more of your work in the future.
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Feb 18th, 2011 07:54 | Reply
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