Pizza in Siena = Il pomodorino !

I know that last time was about food, very special for me . . . and as I see not only for me . . . chocolate!

Also today about food, but two difference: it is not dolce, and it is dainty for Italy . . . so can be only Pizza !

You know very well (when you have been here), or you will learn very fast (when you will be here) that in Italy, in Siena you can get pizza or even one piece of pizza everywhere. It is a good idea to eat something fast for example during your sightseeing.

However sometime you want to eat Italian pizza not in rush (as a fast lunch). Isn’t it great to taste it with a glass of red wine in one of our cozy place!?

That’s why I want to suggest you today . . . Il pomodorino (http://www.ilpomodorino.com/)! There we go.

And I can say without doubts that Il pomodorino offers one of the best pizzas in Siena, that is baked in wood-fuelled oven in compliance with the dictates of the Napolitan Pizza Academy. To prepare every pizza the freshest, top quality ingredients are used, such as Buffalo mozzarella D.O.P. from Campania.

Menu is divided on Le Bianche (white pizza) and Le Rosse (red pizza). Don’t forget only about wine! You can find there a vast selection of Italian wines as well as of international beers and champagnes.

What is more after pizza you can (if you have still some place in your stomach) take the extensive and constantly varied range of dessert that is skillfully prepared by one of Salerno’s historical patisserie shops.

I am sure that you will be charmed by the interior of the restaurant (perfect for romantic dinner) like also by the external part. The second is my favorite. You can ask why. . . Because of the view of course, the best I guess in Siena. The restaurant is situated in one of the most charming corners overlooking a view of inimitable beauty comprising the cathedral, the del Mangia tower and the basilica of San Domenico (Via Camporegio, 13).

Il pomodorino is opened daily from 19:00 to 1:00. What is more from April to October also for lunch.

And the last thing to remember is reservation. Trust me it is good to make it because after 8 pm becomes always very crowded with characteristic queue of waiting people in front of the local.
Ok, that is it from me. . . and buon appetito! 🙂

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La festa del Cioccolato Artigianale !

Last weekend on Piazza del Campo was dedicated . . . like every year . . . chocolate!
We had four days of events dedicated to chocolate, which have gathered thousands of Siena and tourists.
The feast of artisan chocolate was sponsored by the City of Siena and organized by ChocoMoments and Acai.

During four days took place a lot of interesting events. Such a like: tango show (itinerant edited by Tango Oblivion which started from Piazza Chigi, made a stop in via Pantaneto before reaching Piazza del Campo); Urban Choco Running (150 participants in the urban race sponsored by The Marathon Sports and engaged in a 5 km route in the historic center, arriving in the square where they received a prize bars of dark chocolate); The International Chef Academy of Tuscany (cooking show); workshop “Conoscere il cioccolato” e da “Cioccolato &…”(made in collaboration with Enoteca Italiana , the space devoted to wine tastings, brandy and chocolate).

What is more during la festa was also provided the special opening of The Secret rooms of Palazzo Pubblico.

However no doubt that the most chocolate’s place in Siena during last weekend was Piazza del Campo. Just here in the air was the best smell ever . . . chocolate. Like previous years you could be lost in lots of stalls full of chocolate products. And it was impossible to deny yourself a bit of haven’s taste. And trust me the choice was very big. Unfortunately products weren’t very cheap. But once for a while why not!

Now I wish to come back . . . there and I think not only I !

Fortunately chocolate is a treasure that you can always find in my house, for us definitely necessary to survive! So let’s make chocolate day also today! buon appetito!

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Happy in Siena !

As you probably you know, making a video to this song is so popular now.

Siena couldn’t miss the occasion to show that we are happy here . . . in Siena! On Thursday (20th March) Siena2019 launches video on the occasion of the International Day of happiness.

The video was made for the Nomination of Siena, the European Capital of Culture in 2019 with the participation of the whole community of Siena, who responded enthusiastically to the idea.
The video was directed, edited and shot by MoviementHD di Riccardo Domenichini.

Isn’t it good to start your day with a music, especially with the one that gives you also opportunity to do some sightseeing by occasion?! 🙂 Just only look below:)

Have a happy week !

Festa delle Donne !

On 8th March as you very well know we celebrate all around the International Women’s Day.

Here in Siena you could see it everywhere after you entered history center of the city. In front of every shop were placed red shoes, the symbol of the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”. If you want to learn more about the action, you can enter website http://www.walkamileinhershoes.org/.

Another characteristic symbol of the day was mimosa flower. It is precisely this flower that is given here to women.

In Siena all women got also another present. The municipal museums of Siena (il Museo Civico and il Complesso museale S. Maria della Scala ) had free admission for all women. It was a small action by which the city council wanted to participate in the International Women’s Day.

However men could also find something interesting for themselves that day. Saturday was the big day of the eighth edition of “classica degli sterri”organized by RCS Sport / La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Strade Bianche by Limar, is the new race route from San Gimignano to Siena (with 50 km of roads divided into 10 segments) that finish on Piazza del Campo.

So it is obvious what a nice Saturday all citizen and tourists had in Siena!

What about of celebration the International Women’s Day in your country?
Wish you a nice and sunny week !!

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San Gimignano in the rain

If you have possibility to visit this small walled medieval hill town, don’t wonder too much! Just go! And it doesn’t matter if it’s sunny or rainy. This town has its unique beauty that it’s so good to discover. Weather is absolutely not important.

I had strong rain . . . but I don’t regret even for a moment! Was happy to be there and took some pictures for you. But it doesn’t change a fact that will go there one more time on sunny day.

At the beginning a bit of history . . . everything started in the 1st century, when two patrician brothers, Muzio and Silvio fled Rome and built two castles, Mucchio and Silvia (now San Gimignano). The name of Silvia was changed to San Gimignano. Then entered Bishop Geminianus with his intervention to spare the castle from destruction. As a result, a church was dedicated to the Saint and in the 6th and 7th centuries a walled village grew up around it. So like this in essence was formed this small and picturesque town.

As you will learn San Gimignano is known as the Town of Fine Towers and it’s famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls form “an unforgettable skyline”. You can’t miss Piazza della Cisterna (that is the main square of the town), Piazza Duomo, and of course famous towers.

Within the walls, you can find the buildings that are examples of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The Palazzo Comunale, the Collegiate Church and Church of Sant’ Agostino contain beautiful frescos.

What is more the “Historic Centre of San Gimignano”, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The town also is known for the white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano. You can taste it and buy it there. Also if you are lover of small Tuscany shops with typical products as well as souvenirs for sure you will be not disappointed.

At the end some practical information about how to get there. Everything you can find here http://www.sienamobilita.it/orari.html. Bus number 130 departs every 40 minutes. The travel time is about 70 minutes. And single ticket costs 6 EUR.

So what are you waiting for?! 🙂 Don’t forget to add San Gimignano to your travel list.
In spite of all I wish you a sunny day there. But as I mentioned even rain doesn’t have an impact. This you can see below.

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