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Do you love truffles and local crafts?
Then you should definitely take a walk in San Miniato, the capital of truffle!
Situated along the Via Francigena, between Pisa and Florence, it’s famous for the leather work and for his well-known white truffle.
You can reach it from the main Tuscan towns and is well connected to Versilia and Apuan Alps.
This area offers a number of excellent foods including wine, olive oil, vegetables and cakes and is very fascinating from a historical point of view.
The pictorial masterpieces preserved in the Conservatory of Santa Chiara could be a good starting point to discover this beautiful village.
We continue with a visit to the Academy of Euteleti which houses the memories belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte family.
On top of the hill, we find the Rocca on which Frederick the II built the tower, symbol of San Miniato.
Continuing to walk, you can admire the decorated facade of the cathedral that overlooks Piazza del Duomo, the Castle, the Convent of San Francesco and many other churches and historical buil
dings.
Walking through the little streets, do not miss the chance to go shopping in the many local craft shops and gourmet products.
If you time your visit in November, you can participate at the Exhibition of the White Truffle of San Miniato and enjoy all the delights that this land offers.
Some guidance on how to reach San Miniato, the capital of the truffle:
Traveling by car
From the A1
From Firenze Signa, take the “Firenze-Pisa-Livorno” speedway until exit San Miniato.
From the A12
For those arriving from the south, exit at Collesalvetti and take the “Firenze-Pisa-Livorno” speedway.
Coming from the north, exit at “Pisa centro” and take the “Firenze-Pisa-Livorno” speedway.
Exit at San Miniato.
Traveling by train
San Miniato is served by the Florence-Pisa line
Traveling by plane
Amerigo Vespucci airport – Florence (34 km)
Galileo Galilei Airport – Pisa (37 km)
If you want to stay in the area and take advantage for a visit on the Tuscan coast, here are some tips for you:
Villa Giacinto
https://bluemaremmaviaggi.com/hotel/villa-giacinto/
Villa Le Palme
https://bluemaremmaviaggi.com/hotel/villa-le-palme/
Villa Donati
https://bluemaremmaviaggi.com/hotel/villa-donati-2/
