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Activities

 

A stay at our farm is ideal for those who want to relax and simply enjoy the peace that only a place in the countryside can bring. Since our farm sits, almost literally, on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, we can also offer the opportunity of day trips to towns and villages in both regions.

For those who love walking in the woods there are trails leading to various places of interest like, for example, Pierle Castle or indeed our own vineyard. These trails are of varying difficulty to suit a range of abilities and ambitions. Opportunities to just have fun are also plentiful ranging from local festivals and traditional events to a wealth of local cuisine to be sampled.

Events and Festivals.

Our immediate area has many festivals and events of cultural and gastronomic interest to enrich your vacation with new experiences and flavours. During your stay we will update you regarding these events. These festivals, while offering both local and speciality dishes, are often enriched by complimentary events including music, theatre, sports and other aspects of local culture.

Some place to visit

 

The Farm Pilari is located in a strategic place, between Tuscany and Umbria, where you can get to many interesting places to visit. We are always available to help our guests in organizing their daily excursions, both informing them about places to visit, both providing schedules (eg trains, museums etc.) and possibly indicating possible routes.

Here you can find some place to visit

 

 

Situated in a wonderful position on a spur along the eastern border of Valdichiana. Important art centre already famous in Etruscan and medieval times. there is a rich Museum of the Etruscan Accademy called MAEC

Old town of Etruscan origin rich of medieval and Renaissance monuments. The famous “Giostra del Saracino” in the amazing Piazza Grande

It is one of the best known religious centres in the world for the mystical memory of San Francesco

It is possible to visit this beautiful city easily by train, leaving the car at the nearby station of Camucia-Cortona. The frequency of trains is about 1 per hour

It is one of the most typical towns in Umbria for its medieval aspect and for its magnificent monuments

It is the largest lake in central Italy with three isles: Maggiore, Minore and Polvese. Its name reminds us of the famous battle of 217 B.C. between the Romans and Carthaginians. On its banks there are some nice villages: Passignano (20 km.), Tuoro (12 km.) and Castiglion del Lago (25 km.); the last one is famous for the ruins of its old castle

Elegant Renaissance town, famous for its monuments and also for its world known wine “Nobile di Montepulciano”

Lovely Renaissance town planned by Pope Pio II who assigned the rebuilding to architet Bernardo Rossellino

This important town situated on three hills lies in the heart of Tuscany. Its medieval aspect is pure and perfect. It is famous all over the world for its Palio (2nd of July and 16th August)

Pierle Castle

Pierle Castle dates back to the 11th century and can be considered one of the most beautiful and powerful examples of a feudal castle in Tuscany. In the thirteenth century it was reinforced and enlarged to defend Cortona from the attacks of nearby Perugia, assuming its current form. The external circuit of the walls, from 5 to 8 meters high, has an irregular shape and is equipped with three powerful square towers. Inside stands the keep – residential building, which is one of the largest still visible in Tuscany. A small village has developed around the walls, with the beautiful Romanesque church of San Biagio a Pierle, originally from the 11th century, but rebuilt in 1505. The castle was internally destroyed in 1587 by order of the Grand Duke of Tuscany Francesco dei Medici, for avoids that here the enemies of the Signoria could find refuge.

The whole complex can be visited only from the outside and recently the restoration and safety works have begun.

Festivals and Events

 

In our valley and in places close to it, there are festivals and events of gastronomic interest and cultural, so that your vacation will be enriched with experiences and new flavors .. During your stay we will update you on events in the area.

The festivals, as well as offering dishes and local specialties, are often enriched by events (music, theater, sport …) and entertainment.

Paths

 

Starting from our farm you can take walks in the woods and walk to interesting places in the valley such as the castle of Pierle, the paved road, our vineyard or even enjoy the peace of the woods and immerse yourself in their green.