Every month Arezzo's Antique Fair - Ever since the first fair was held, back in 1968, the event has been a major attraction, drawing collectors and tourists alike, from every corner of the globe, to this, one of Tuscany's most beautiful cities.

It constitutes one of the most important archaeological discoveries made in Italy in the last decades. of Sarteano in the Etruscan necropolis of Pianacce uncovered a tomb with an extraordinary pictorial cycle in excellent condition, datable to the 2nd half of the 4th cent. BC. It constitutes one of the most important archaeological discoveries made in Italy in the last decades. The monumental tomb, cut into the local travertine like all the other tombs  in the territory of Sarteano, has an uncovered 19 meters long corridor with four niches.

The Terme di San Filippo the intent is to preserve the wisdom sprung from the ancient concept of spas , respectful of nature , which for centuries are a credit to the whole of Italy and Tuscany in particular . The thermal waters are waters sulphurous -sulphate - calcium-magnesium hyper. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxants for the joints and the catarrh, fluxing agents and antimicrobial properties to the mucous membranes, in addition to the properties of the natural mud deposited by them, with the addition of clay left to mature for a long time in special tanks where it is manipulated by methods yet traditional and collected for use in dry baths in the warmth of the same waters.
 

​Cetona is rated one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and is a well-preserved mediaeval town, It surrounds a hill where the rocca (fortress), containing a square tower (ca 900 AD) and an inner fortress wall, is located. This rocca became known as the Scitonia castle. Cetona became a favorite of the trendy set in the Italy of the 1960s. This happened thanks partly to its geographical location halfway between Florence and Rome on the Autostrada del Sole but also because of the attractiveness of the town itself and the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Cetona remains popular - the clothing designer Valentino owns a palazzo here - and although it is off the tourist circuit the shops are good and it's a pleasant place to visit.

One of Tuscany’s best kept secrets is that some of Italy’s (and the world’s) best known fashion labels have outlet shops in the area south of Florence, about 1.5 hours away. They are sometimes hard to find, and can get crowded on weekends and in August, but they offer anywhere from 30-70% off the current and previous season’s merchandise. Don’t forget to ask for your tax back documentation.

PRADA (The Space) Prada, Miu Miu, Jil Sander, Helmut Lang Località Levanella,  Montevarchi,  +39 055 91 901, Normally open 7 days a week. There are no Prada signs at this unassuming factory building on the side of the motorway. Take a number at the door, and admission is monitored by a counter (keep your ticket once you get inside, you’ll need it for the changing rooms). Go early in the day and skip the weekends to avoid a long line. 
  
DOLCE AND GABBANA  Localita S.Maria Maddalena, 49 - Pian Dell'Isola, Incisa , +39 055 833 1300  Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm Sunday 10 am to 7 pm Please call ahead to check opening hours as they are subject to sudden changes. This modern building is well signed for from the SS69 after you exit the Autostrada.
       
CASHMERE OUTLETS IN UMBRIA  
Lamberto Losani - Magione  Case Sparse Villa, 48/g 06063 Magione Perugia T. +39 075 8477101 The company, based in Magione (a small town near Perugia) has been manufacturing  knitwear fashions for over 60 years. 

Brunello Cucinelli - Solomeo  Piazza Alberto Dalla Chiesa 6, Solomeo - Perugia 06070 T. +39 075 529481 In 1985, the crumbling 13th century hilltop hamlet of Solomeo , in the province of Perugia, was saved from certain demise by one of the Kings of Italian Cashmere: Brunello Cucinelli, who  purchased the whole medieval mess and set about restoring it to its original splendor. A splurge in the Cucinelli outlets is not the only reason why you should visit Solomeo. Solomeo is the expression of its eclectic patron's desire to create a "humanist company".  

The annual Giostra del Saracino takes place every August 15th.The climate of the "Tournament" begins when the transport of the earth in the square and the assembly of ther public galeries start. On the 11th August in Bargagli Square te "tratta dei bossoli" happens, preceded by the parade of the "Contrada"; in the square they extract starting order of the five "contrade".
After the extraction there are: fireworks, middle ages songs, exibition of the drumers of the flag-wavers. The day before the "Giostra" on the 14th August at three o'clock it starts the historic train with captains, ladies, knights and ox cart. Then there is a show in which they play with the flags, then there is the blessing of horses and at the end the "start". At this point the crowds break out a shout and the players, on horses, compete for the victory by thursts at the ring. The players on their horses have to thread their own spear in a small ring placed on the "Buratto"'s shiled. Every player has got five possibilities, the Contrada, which can thread more rings, is the winner.

The 9 paneled scallop shell shaped piazza is one of the finest medieval city squares in Europe, really worth a visit. Along with its magnificent cathedral and marble inlaid floor, Siena’s Il Campo is a stirring, vibrant central square enticingly shaped like a scallop shell. The summer heat pushes groups to the shaded edges, the shadows of the dominant Palazzo Publico and 100 metre bell tower (Torre del Mangia) offering welcome relief. Il Campo is the location of the famed and wild Il Palio horse race (conducted twice a year since medieval times) in honour of the Virgin Mary.I love the way the piazza is used like a park’s lawn, people sitting in small groups on the pastel pink paving to enjoy a chat, a bite to eat or to soak up the rich history of Siena.

Incontri in Terra di Siena is a not-for-profit cultural association, based in Tuscany, Italy and founded in 1989 in memory of Antonio Origo and his wife Iris, the well-known Anglo-American writer. After moving to the area in 1924, the Origos dedicated their lives to the development and progress of the Val d'Orcia and its people. Based at Villa La Foce and the nearby medieval castle, Castelluccio, Incontri's aim is to spread the appreciation of music and art through concerts, meetings, and artistic events held in the many beautiful neighbouring towns that include Pienza, Radicofani, Cetona, Città della Pieve and San Quirico d'Orcia. Art and music is a meeting ground for the awareness of many issues, from the understanding and collaboration between peoples to increased cultural interaction between America and Europe and the challenge of musical and literary education for the young. 

The Civic Museum of the Prehistory of Mount Cetona documents the various phases of human settlement in the area around Mount Cetona from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age. Before moving on to the actual archeological documentation, an introductory section illustrates the evolution of the landscape of this area on the basis of the geological and paleontological evidence. The exhibition is in the Town Hall in Cetona (Siena). The park is located at Belverde. Strada della Montagna; the entrance to the park is at the Centro Servizi, indicated by signs along the same road. 

Explore Pienza - a jewel of a town that isn’t overrun by tourists like larger Siena. Any place that races wheels of pecorino cheese (a take on Siena’s famous Palio horse race) can only be a winner in our books. While there, visit Bar Di Casello for the best views over the town walls.

While visiting the city's historical center, go to San Martino church, located close to the Porta Umbra gate. Inside you will find the painting Annunciation by Domenico Beccafumi (1486–1551).

A medieval fortress town with everything you need. Sarteano is the nearest village and has easy access to a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, cafe and other useful shops and services….as well as a couple of great little restaurants. Sarteano, is a town that mirrors the beauty, the legends, and the history, of this part of Tuscany. It is here that the Orcia is born, look out onto the Val di Chiana [Chiana Valley]. There are thirty associations and not even five thousand inhabitants. lively theatrical, musical, and historical scene, and for so much inspiration created by young artists and craftsmen.

Supermarket: Closed Sundays

Despar, Via Severini, 2
COOP, Via Di Fuori, 3