In Mugello there are paths that retrace the footsteps of the great artists to whom it gave birth. We are talking about the path of the painters Giotto and Cimabue conceived and designed by the Vicchiese Hiking Group (Gev) and created in collaboration with the municipal administration of Vicchio. An evocative path for its uncontaminated and precious nature because it leads to visit the places where these famous painters lived.
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By our editorial staff SCARPERIA WINE, VII EDITION – SUNDAY 30 AND MONDAY 1 APRIL 2023 Seventh edition of the wine route among the cellars of Italy. The awaited event dedicated to the fascinating world of wine is back! Guided tours of itinerant tastings and Master Classes in a historicalcultural context […]
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But the real father of Mugello cycling is undoubtedly Gastone Nencini: nicknamed ‘Mystery’ – the origin of this nickname is unknown – or the ‘Lion of Mugello’. It was born in 1930 in Barberino di Mugello, in what used to be the village of Bilancino – which no longer exists because the artificial lake of the same name has taken its place. He was the winner of the Giro d’Italia in 1957 at a record average (37.486 km / h) which had remained undefeated for twenty-six years, and of the Tour de France three years later. In 1957 he came close to the great feat of winning both the Giro and the Tour in the same year.
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