A place that no one knows!! (we are still in Tuscany)

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Hello dearest friends,

Today, once again, I want to create a somewhat special post. Those who follow my posts know well that one of my favorite regions is undoubtedly Tuscany, and I enjoy introducing you to this region by sharing my excursions in search of places that are not widely known to tourists. In fact, when I found myself in the province of Pisa, about thirty kilometers from the capital, I discovered Treggiaia, a small community, probably of Etruscan origin, with few inhabitants. I did some research on the internet and found that in the last census held in this place, the population was approximately 750.

By now, you know that what I love to do when I visit these places is to take a stroll through the streets. I do this primarily to observe not only the lives of the residents but also to notice various interesting details about this village. In my opinion, it's something one should always do when visiting a tourist destination, even if it's less famous. Of course, this can be done in places where there isn't the chaos of mass tourism.

You know well how much I love these small villages because, thanks to the fact that they have few inhabitants, they manage to maintain their authenticity and traditions. In this place too, I took a leisurely walk through its streets. Naturally, I was struck by the cobbled streets, reminiscent of the past, even though some of the buildings, in my opinion, have probably been reconstructed after the wartime conflict that took place in Italy.

As you can see from the panoramas visible from this little village, this beautiful place is surrounded by many vineyards. In fact, an excellent wine is produced here, called Treggiaia IGT Tuscany. I've been told that this is quite a famous wine, although you know well that I'm not a wine expert. Nevertheless, a good glass of wine is always enjoyed, especially when paired with the excellent dishes they prepare in this area.

Another discovery I made within this village was a small church. I found out that it was built because a peasant woman had a vision of the Madonna, who asked her to build this church in her name. From that moment on, it became a place of pilgrimage and is famous among all pilgrims as the Madonna of Ripaia.

I was also impressed by the meticulous care of the houses in this place. There is no house in a state of disrepair, which is a very positive factor because it helps preserve the architectural character of the place and introduce it to new generations. I'm sure that making choices to renovate these places is both forward-looking and costly, but it shows how much these residents care about preserving the place.

I hope that through my photos and my classic stroll, I've managed to introduce you to another less touristy place in Italy. This is also a place worth discovering in person, and I thank you for the daily support you provide for these posts. I wish you all a good day, and see you soon!