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Here
we are in 'Poggio di Loro'. This knoll
which is part of the 'Prato Magno' is
on the Tuscan Apennines. Charming vista
of stone steps adorned with plants, aromatic
herbs, flowers of many
colors rising and falling intertwines with the
carefully sculptured iron wrought railings; and the houses
with their windows angled just so; in that way they let
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ceilings of wooden refters and bricks. As if witnessing
a bygone era we find, as we walk, a large oven which is
still used today. Since Poggio is at 650 mts
over the sea level the entire area is surrounded by
Chesnut, Cypress, Pine
and Oak trees punctured by clearing that
offer unforgetable views of the Prato Magno
and of the Gigantic cross that crowns it. Indeed there
even are paths that will take to the top for those that
so desire. The Summer days are celebrated by feasts
in outdoor places organized by the local
shopkeeper and a group of people that have in theris hearts
this wonderful village. This is the context in which a
big old structure has been renovated with expert attention
to detail.
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