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Casentino

Valley in Italy

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Overview

Casentino is a valley in the north of the Province of Arezzo, in Tuscany. Casentino is a deep-green land of castles, Romanesque churches, and sanctuaries, such as Poppi Castle, a Manor of Conti Guidi Family, that is actually well conserved; Romena Castle, Porciano Castle, and Chitignano Castle. Large stretches of woods, dominated by silver firs and beeches are found inside the Foreste Casentinesi National Park.

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Closest airports are Florence, but Pisa, Bologna and Rome are also suitable.

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Poppi

Poppi is a commune of 6,400 people (2010) in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany. It is home to the 12th-century Poppi Castle.

Stia

Stia is a small town in Arezzo, in Tuscany, Italy.

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UnderstandCasentino is in Tuscany where the Arno river is born (then goes on to Florence and Pisa): the valley is shaped like a basket, with mountains all around. You can arrive here from Florence or from Arezzo.

Get inClosest airports are Florence, but Pisa, Bologna and Rome are also suitable.

SeeEverywhere in Casentino valley you will find invaluable signs of history and art.

Stay safeCrime levels are extremely low, and violent crimes are virtually non—existent in this valley. You do not have to fear walking alone on night. Outside the bigger towns beside the Arno river, road lights are mostly absent.

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