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THE MORNING STORYTELLER May I introduce myself to you? A cluster of houses, like a hug from a friend, Guardistallo winks at the sea<\/strong> Along the gentle, winding way there, the Val Serena Cloister<\/strong> you\u2019ll meet. Make your way toward the center of town, The Civic Tower<\/strong> chimes with each hour; At lunchtime – the best, hands down, tempting smells flood the streets, nay\u2026 devour!<\/p>\n Follow the tempting aromas and smells, a full culinary surrender awaits. In the homes of these grand hills and dells<\/strong>, Crogiantina<\/strong> and polenta<\/strong> fill plates.<\/p>\n Walking leisurely \u2018round the village, and through, find ancient treasures your interest to spark; the Marchionneschi Theater<\/strong>, churches \u2013 two, head of the Manz\u00f9<\/strong>, the Castle<\/strong>, Peace Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n From Elio Toaff Park, so peaceful, your gaze hovers from coast to the heights. As I told you before, I am Bobbe<\/strong>. <\/p>\n A HILL NOT FAR FROM THE SEA AND AN EXPANSE OF OLIVE TREES<\/strong><\/p>\n Guardistallo<\/strong> has been populated since prehistory, but its name derives from the Germanic words warda (guard) and stall (place)<\/strong>, a guard place (or guard post) that is well suited to the village gathered on a green hill. After the Lombard period, the dissolution of the feudal system and the redistribution of land led to the rise of a new class of prosperous landowners. The construction of Villa Elena dates back to 1870. It was the home of the wealthy Marchionneschi family<\/strong> who, after a few years, built the theatre of the same name.<\/p>\n After a long restoration, the theatre was reopened in 1990 and has since been a cultural reference point for the community. Just a few kilometres from the sea, Guardistallo off ers itself to those who seek the peace of a green landscape<\/strong> and to those seeking the pleasure of discovering the taste of ancient and genuine flavors. Even the festivals highlight the quality of local products: in Crogiantina, olive oil is eaten raw with bread. The contemplative nuns of the Val Serena Convent<\/strong> also take care of the territory with their handiwork: they produce and sell a series of products based on natural essences. Finally, Guardistallo is famous as the village of the thousand nativity scenes<\/strong>: made with traditional or unusual materials and which are displayed even on windowsills and balconies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n TOURIST INFO <\/strong> THE MORNING STORYTELLER May I introduce myself to you? I\u2019m Bobbe, an elderly man. I\u2019ll tell you, in rhyme, what I know […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2691,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[163],"tags":[155],"class_list":["post-4000","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-villages","tag-costa-degli-etruschi-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nI\u2019m Bobbe<\/strong>, an elderly man.
\nI\u2019ll tell you, in rhyme,
\nwhat I know is true of our beautiful town and land.<\/p>\n
\nThe Keep of Volterra<\/strong> stands to defend; all yearn for the horizon to see.<\/p>\n
\nThe skillful nuns work long to prepare, tasty delights you\u2019ll desire to eat.<\/p>\n
\nEven remaining trapped – it is blissful, and in this endless beauty delights.<\/p>\n
\nI\u2019ll never leave this town I embrace;
\nI am pleased to have told you this story,
\nAnd invite you to come to this place.<\/p>\n
\n+39 0586.651520
\nguardistallo@costadeglietruschi.eu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"