Carmignano
Territory
Carmignano is in the heart of Tuscany, surrounded by a balcony of vineyards and olives, that stretch form Montealbano to the Florentine-Prato-Pistoia valley; a small but flowering town.
The splendid architecture that was brought to light during the 1960s revealed an extraordinary cultural and economic flowering of Artiminio in the Etruscan period. The vitality of Carmignano’s territory in the following centuries can be seen in the wonderful Medieval and Renaissance architecture, the ceramic Bacchereto production, and artistic masterpieces like Pontormo’s “Visitation”, and finally in the spaces dedicated to contemporary art.
The prestige of the well preserved monuments, the variety of natural resources, the vast landscape dotted by the surrounding hills, the quality of the wine and oil production are the true riches of Carmignano and they truly make a visit to this area in the heart of Tuscany unforgettable.
The splendid architecture that was brought to light during the 1960s revealed an extraordinary cultural and economic flowering of Artiminio in the Etruscan period. The vitality of Carmignano’s territory in the following centuries can be seen in the wonderful Medieval and Renaissance architecture, the ceramic Bacchereto production, and artistic masterpieces like Pontormo’s “Visitation”, and finally in the spaces dedicated to contemporary art.
The prestige of the well preserved monuments, the variety of natural resources, the vast landscape dotted by the surrounding hills, the quality of the wine and oil production are the true riches of Carmignano and they truly make a visit to this area in the heart of Tuscany unforgettable.
The territory of Carmignano is rich in history and tradition. Antique Etruscan settlements, Renaissance villas, historical buildings, antique churches and the Medieval Rocca mark the essential moments of more than a millenium of history. The present is strongly tied to this wonderful history as the Quinto Martini Museum and Park and the Alberto Moretti Contemporary Art Museum testify.
Many naturalistic and archaeological itineraries are ideal for reaching the most suggestive places in the area, discovering hidden wonders.
The nature trails, mostly alternative to ordinary car traffic, have been designed to allow those who love walking, and have time available, to reach the beauties of the area in an interweaving of routes between ancient paths that go through the fields and in the lush maquis Mediterranean of Montalbano.
Carmignano is home to antique traditions and flavors, many of which have been handed down from generation to generation. The wine, with its world famous DOCG denomination. The olive oil, that is still made in the Etruscan tradition. And dried figs, chosen as a protected food by the Slow Food Organization. The territory of Carmignano offers unforgettable food and wine tours.
Museum Friends
Staying in the heart of Tuscany & Savor the taste of tradition: the friends of the museum are waiting for you, find out their offers.
The territory of Carmignano is rich in history and tradition. Antique Etruscan settlements, Renaissance villas, historical buildings, antique churches and the Medieval Rocca mark the essential moments of more than a millenium of history. The present is strongly tied to this wonderful history as the Quinto Martini Museum and Park and the Alberto Moretti Contemporary Art Museum testify.
Many naturalistic and archaeological itineraries are ideal for reaching the most suggestive places in the area, discovering hidden wonders.
The nature trails, mostly alternative to ordinary car traffic, have been designed to allow those who love walking, and have time available, to reach the beauties of the area in an interweaving of routes between ancient paths that go through the fields and in the lush maquis Mediterranean of Montalbano.
Carmignano is home to antique traditions and flavors, many of which have been handed down from generation to generation. The wine, with its world famous DOCG denomination. The olive oil, that is still made in the Etruscan tradition. And dried figs, chosen as a protected food by the Slow Food Organization. The territory of Carmignano offers unforgettable food and wine tours.
Museum Friends
Staying in the heart of Tuscany & Savor the taste of tradition: the friends of the museum are waiting for you, find out their offers.
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