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Places of interest during your cooking vacation
Camaldoli
The holy Hermitage and Monastery of Camaldoli represents one of the most important and active expressions of monasticism in Italy. The monks living there still make use of homegrown medicinal herbs. It’s situated in the National Park of Casentino Forest, where you can see deers, foxes, wild boars and many different species of trees. A beautiful area for hiking of having a picnic. For more info visit Camaldoli.it
Distance from:
Casa Ombuto: 25 mins.
Torre del Tartufo 55 mins.
Caprese Michelangelo
This quiet and sleepy town is the birthplace of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 – 1564). His family home is open to the public and the museum dedicated to this great sculptor is also worth visiting. For more info Turismo in Toscana.it
Distance from:
Casa Ombuto: 50 mins.
Torre del Tartufo 40 mins.
La Verna
This truly special and significant monastery is hidden in the hills with breathtaking views of the Casentino National Park and very pleasant to visit. It is said that it was here that St. Francis of Assisi received the stigmata. There are many walks through the lush bush that surrounds the complex. For more info Laverna Franciscans.org
Distance from:
Casa Ombuto: 40 mins.
Torre del Tartufo 55 mins.
Pratomagno
The Pratomagno is a mountain range, which has the Arno River on both sides. Its highest peak has an elevation of 1,592 m. The ridge is a large grassy back: the ‘Great Lawn’. Near the highest peak, after a climb of about 30 minutes, you will find a modular iron Cross. At the cross there is a 360° view of Casentino, Apuan, Amiata, Chianti and the towers of San Gimignano. A great hike to walk off the pasta eaten during your cooking vacations.
To see more of the beautiful Casentino region ilbelcasentino.it
Distance from:
Casa Ombuto: 30 mins.
Torre del Tartufo 75 mins.
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