Hello dear friends,
Today, I want to keep you company with a new post, once again dedicated to a new village I discovered during my time in Tuscany. Just like the ones I talked about previously, this is definitely not a well-known tourist destination, but it captivated me with its beauty and the charm of being discovered for the first time. Unfortunately, sometimes mass tourism doesn't allow you to appreciate every aspect of these places. However, when I visited, there was complete tranquility, aside from a few local residents.
Today, I want to tell you about Vagliagli, a small hamlet in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga, also in the province of Siena. According to the latest census conducted in this area, it seems that this place is home to about 380 inhabitants. It's very close to Siena, just about 15 km away. So, if you're visiting the city of Siena, I invite you to make a stop here because you can explore the entire village in about an hour.
As always, I got lost in the beautiful cobblestone alleys, amidst these charming stone houses, which are always well decorated, as is the tradition in these small villages. In places like these, you won't find many museums or interesting sights to see. The experience comes from strolling through the streets, perhaps even having the opportunity to meet some of the local residents and exchange a few words.
The only interesting thing I saw was a giant bottle that I think is part of a contemporary art sculpture.
I think this sculpture refers to the fact that wine production takes place in these areas.
It's quite challenging to convey in writing the sensations you feel while walking through these streets because everything feels so authentic and real, even though it might transport you back in time. I know that Italy is full of villages like this, but in these small medieval hamlets, you can breathe in the atmosphere of those times because time seems to have stood still.
In my future posts, I'll probably share something different because I don't want to bore you with continuous photos of these villages. Thankfully, due to my work, I also get to see other places, so I'll try to share those as well, or at least alternate between them.
I hope you've enjoyed discovering these places with me, and thanks to the Pinmapple map, you can find them and maybe explore them in person because my constant invitation is to visit these authentic places where traditional life still thrives.
Then I also want to make a clarification, the places I share I realize are probably not suitable for everyone, but probably only for those people who want to have a more local experience.
Thank you so much for the support you provide in every post. I wish you all a great day!
