{"id":10573,"date":"2017-07-17T16:30:01","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T15:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borgoargiano.com\/?page_id=10573"},"modified":"2018-07-10T13:54:29","modified_gmt":"2018-07-10T12:54:29","slug":"region","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.borgoargiano.com\/en\/region\/","title":{"rendered":"Region"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-10 vc_col-md-10 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_custom_heading text=”Tuscany is an enchanting Region with a rich artistic heritage and stunning landscapes.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%235a292d” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20italic%3A400%3Aitalic” el_class=”entry-title”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1517918243071{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.borgoargiano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/siena-background.jpg?id=11070) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1517913201894{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12″][pbr_title_heading title=”Siena” style=”style-4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Just 12Km from Borgo Argiano lies the historic city of Siena.” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%235a292d|line_height:28px” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20italic%3A400%3Aitalic” css=”.vc_custom_1517394025327{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Here you can visit the extraordinary Siena Cathedral, il Duomo, a masterpiece of Italian Romenesque-Gothic architecture.\u00a0 If you are feeling more lively, why not climb the 100 metre tower of the Palazzo Pubblico overlooking the Piazza del Campo, Siena\u2019s central square.\u00a0 \u00a0Or spend a quiet afternoon off the beaten track in one of the many small squares, reading a book and sipping on an Aperol Spritz.<\/p>\n

At night time the city comes alive with teeming restaurants and the whole of Siena taking in the barmy evening air.\u00a0 Siena is a medieval town like no other in Italy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” isfullwidth=”0″][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg”][vc_single_image image=”11355″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1517913396519{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1517918250097{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.borgoargiano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chianti-Classico-background.jpg?id=11067) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1517918947268{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1517913237088{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12″][pbr_title_heading title=”Chianti Classico Region” style=”style-4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Borgo Argiano lies at the gateway to the beautiful Chianto Classico region.” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%235a292d|line_height:28px” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20italic%3A400%3Aitalic” css=”.vc_custom_1517394051842{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Just across the valley you can see the castle of Brolio, the seat of Baron Bettino Ricasoli, former Prime Minister of Italy and the inventor of the original Chianti formula in 1872.<\/p>\n

A drive up into the hills takes you through Gaiole in Chianti and Radda in Chianti, through myriads of pretty hilltop villages and legendary vineyards. Here you can enjoy some of the region\u2019s best restaurants or taste the wine from some of our more illustrious neighbours![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” isfullwidth=”0″][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg”][vc_single_image image=”11352″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1517913418212{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1517918257029{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.borgoargiano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/florence-background.jpg?id=11068) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1517913265532{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12″][pbr_title_heading title=”Florence” style=”style-4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Beautiful Florence lies 8oKm North and any trip to the region should include a day in this extraordinary City.” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%235a292d|line_height:28px” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20italic%3A400%3Aitalic” css=”.vc_custom_1517394081758{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Here, the birthplace of the Renaissance, is a city that so profoundly influenced our culture and left us with the many masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli and Donatello. Their work, along with the work of many artists can be found in the Uffizi Gallery and some of the smaller museums, including the Academy where Michelangelo\u2019s masterpiece, the David, is now sited.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” isfullwidth=”0″][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg”][vc_single_image image=”11353″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1517913444710{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1517918263565{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.borgoargiano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/il-palio-background.jpg?id=11069) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1517918976022{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1517913332574{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12″][pbr_title_heading title=”Il Palio” style=”style-4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Perhaps Italy\u2019s most famous sporting event, the Palio is held on the 2nd July and the 16th August every year” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%235a292d|line_height:28px” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20italic%3A400%3Aitalic” css=”.vc_custom_1517394110424{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]The horses represent the 17 Contrade, the regions of Siena, and for most residents of the City their lives are governed by this race of tribal rivalries.\u00a0 With 4 days leading up to the spectacular bare back horse race around the Campo, the atmosphere builds up to a frenzy that has to be seen to be believed.\u00a0 If you get the opportunity to attend you will see the full warmth and passion of the people of Siena during this special celebration.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” isfullwidth=”0″][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg”][vc_single_image image=”11354″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1517913481805{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

[vc_row][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_empty_space height=\"120px\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"BORGO ARGIANO WINE RESORT\" font_container=\"tag:p|font_size:22px|text_align:center|color:%235a2a2d|line_height:24px\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Casual luxury in the heart of Tuscany\" font_container=\"tag:p|font_size:36px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:46px\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20italic%3A400%3Aitalic\" css=\".vc_custom_1531399227724{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}\"][vc_empty_space height=\"20px\"][vc_column_text el_class=\"text-center\"]EXPLORE OUR ROOMS<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"120px\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-10 vc_col-md-10 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_custom_heading text=”Tuscany is an enchanting Region with a rich artistic heritage and stunning landscapes.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%235a292d” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20italic%3A400%3Aitalic” el_class=”entry-title”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1517918243071{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.borgoargiano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/siena-background.jpg?id=11070) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1517913201894{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12″][pbr_title_heading title=”Siena” style=”style-4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Just 12Km from Borgo Argiano lies the historic city of Siena.” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%235a292d|line_height:28px” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20italic%3A400%3Aitalic” … Continue reading Region<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10573","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nCities and Surrounding Areas of Borgo Argiano<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Tuscany is an enchanting Region with a rich artistic heritage and stunning landscapes. 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