Market Day in Foiano della Chiana
Often Fred and I don't depend on guide books to decide where to explore next in Italy. Via Google Earth, Fred looks for what appears to be an interesting medieval village, enters a place from there into his GPS, and off we go. Except for one time, we've never been disappointed. In fact we're usually thrilled by our findings, such as the Tuscan village of Foiano della Chiana. We lucked out and arrived at this beautiful little village on market day. Discovered it was one of the first Italian towns to elect a town council by popular vote. The oldest carnival in Italy started in Foiano in 1539. It's still held in June, and takes all year to prepare for.
10 responses
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Donald Garrett gave props (25 Apr 2009):
Wonderful, realistic capture. This truly makes me want to come to Italy!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (25 Apr 2009):
I'm with Donald....perhaps we can get a group rate, because I bet there are others on the site who want to be in on this trip as well. Fabulous find, Deborah!!
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Deborah Downes gave props (25 Apr 2009):
I'm sure there's a great group rate out there. Due to global economic problems Italy's tourism is way down.
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Andrea Petersen gave props (25 Apr 2009):
Sounds like an interesting place for the residents to live and for tourists to visit. Beautiful picture of the market place.
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (25 Apr 2009):
It sounds like a nice, simple lifestyle. The marketplace is such a riot of colors. It would be difficult to maintain an unhappy mood. So beautiful. Thanks for telling us about the village too.
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Lanis Rossi gave props (25 Apr 2009):
Ahhh Italy! Nice capture!
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (26 Apr 2009):
What a quaint and charming place, a lovely capture Deborah.
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Rob Roy gave props (28 Apr 2009):
Fantastic subject, oodles of color and great composition!!
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Liliane Paingaud gave props (30 Apr 2009):
Very interesting story...The nice atmosphere seems a lot like our Provence's
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Joy B gave props (30 Apr 2009):
WOW, I'm ready to buy a ticket!
