Three unique experiences to make in Tuscany, between farmhouses, art properties and beauty
From the Twilight Set, sleeping within pieces of art in historical villages, in Tuscany
Tuscany is a place full of history and beauty, from its typica historical villages to its green hills overlooking the seaside, at times luxurious and at times savage and these are the feature that make it so interesting.
Take a tour on the tracks of movies and TV series
The beautiful cities and the landscapes of Tuscany are often chosen as a background for movies and TV productions: ‘Under a Tuscan sun’, ‘camera con vista’, ‘Inferno’ from Dan Brown, ‘New Moon’ from the Twilight saga, ‘Quantum of Solace’, ‘Hannibal’, ‘The Gladiator’, ‘Miracle in Sant’Anna’ from Spike Lee and the famous tv series ‘The Medici’ are only few of the numerous movies that find their setting in this region.
A tour among the movies sets is an unusual and funny way to discover Tuscany and have a look of the real locations of your favorite scenes. You can organize a tailor-made tour or choose among the thematic tours, like the ones organized by the municipalities of Valdichiana and Valdorcia that offer a general tour of the various sets in the area, while Montepulciano focuses on the set of ‘New Moon’ movie that carefully underlined the beauty of its architecture and history.
It is also thanks to the Historical properties, luxurious Villas and extraordinary farmhouses, most of which are present in the portfolio of Broker Immobiliare Exclusive Real Estate, that Tuscany is one of the most aimed locations from the film directors and producers.
Try to pull the sword out of the stone
Did you know that one ‘Excalibur’ really existed and it’s in Tuscany, not far from Siena? Near the majestic Abbey of San Galgano, there is the Hermitage of Montesiepi, a small chapel that houses a sword within its walls that is said to have been stuck in the rock by Galgano Guidotti, a medieval knight, as a sign of renouncing worldly life. It. Is said that, while Galgano was far from the Hermitage, many have tried to steal it and that, during one of these attempts the sward broke, but it miraculously repaired itself once the saint returned.
Today the sward is protected by a plexiglass case to prevent theft and to preserve it from all those who want to prove to be King Arthur!
Sleep in an Art Museum
In Tuscany there are many Charm hotels, but if you want to live a really unique and unusual experience you can try and sleep in a real Art Galleries, in magic locations almost out of this world, surrounded by art and beauty, such as Residenza d’Arte or Borgo Pignano. Definitely more than simple Boutique Hotels, an immersion within history, nature and Art of Tuscany.
The first historical village from 1300 was renewed by Anna Izzo - sculptor, painter and interior designer - who has preserved the original structure and materials, combining them with hundreds of contemporary art pieces. The result is a unique atmosphere, a timeless place where the guests themselves are part of the artistic experience.
The second is also a medieval village surrounded by 700 acres of land, faithfully restored, which gives life to a widespread hotel scattered with works of art personally chosen by the owners and often bequests and gifts from artists who have stayed on the estate.
Properties similar to those described above are part of the sales portfolio of the Broker Immobiliare Exclusive Real Estate, even small ancient villages already prepared to be used as accommodation or B&B
