57. Tuscany's Chianti region - idyllic countryside just minutes from Florence
Untold Italy travel podcast
Katy Clarke
4.6 • 659 Ratings
🗓️ 29 January 2021
⏱️ 49 minutes
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Summary
Tuscany is high on many Italy wish lists but where should you go to experience this region? Tucked in between Florence and Siena, the area known as Chianti is known for beautiful rolling green hills, picturesque villages and of course wine!
Joining us today is Arianna Cini who was born and raised in the Chianti region and now helps visitors experience its people, places and culture. We learn what to expect on a visit to Chianti, some of her favorite secret villages and of course what to eat! This is the first in a series of episodes where we dive into the provinces and areas of Tuscany, one of Italy's largest regions.
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| 0:00.0 | This is the Untold Italy travel podcast and you're listening to episode number 57. |
| 0:13.0 | Ciao and Benvenuti to Untold Italy. I'm Josie. And I'm Katie and we're here to help you plan your |
| 0:19.0 | trip to Italy. Between us, we have many years |
| 0:21.8 | of travel experience and we want to help you uncover your own, as yet untold stories and adventures |
| 0:27.3 | in Italy. Each episode, you'll hear practical advice, tips and ideas to help you plan your own |
| 0:32.4 | trips to the magical land of history, stunning landscapes and a whole lot of pasta. We'll have interviews from experts and focus on local destinations and frequently ask |
| 0:42.1 | questions about travel in Italy. |
| 0:44.2 | Thanks for listening and make sure to subscribe to our show. |
| 0:47.3 | Now let's get started on your regular dose of Bala Italia. |
| 0:50.9 | Music of Bela Italia. |
| 1:03.7 | Ciao, Amici, hello friends. |
| 1:09.8 | I'm Katie and welcome to this week's Untold Italy episode where we are taking a trip to Tuscany. |
| 1:12.6 | Are you as excited as I am? |
| 1:18.2 | Tuscany is one of the most popular regions of Italy to visit, thanks to its position in the centre of the country, and its beautiful landscapes, and also it has Florence as its capital. |
| 1:24.2 | Now, you may remember the wonderful book and film Under the Tuscan Sun, which also |
| 1:29.1 | brought the rolling hills and pretty towns of the region to the attention of many of us. |
| 1:34.4 | Tuscany is a very large region, however, and it's actually the size of the state of New Jersey |
| 1:39.4 | in the United States. So instead of tackling it as a whole, this is the first in a series of episodes planned |
| 1:46.3 | for 2021, where we look at some of the provinces or areas within Tuscany and explore their treasures. |
| 1:53.2 | Tuscany is very much on my radar because at the end of last year, I was selected by the Italian |
| 1:58.9 | tourist board for a hosted trip to the region. I am so excited |
| 2:03.0 | to go back to Tuscany and uncover secrets to share with you all as soon as travel is possible |
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