Rapale, Italy
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Geography
Geographical coordinates are 43° 22' 0" North, 11° 35' 0" East.
Rapale is located in the south-west of the province of Arezzo, in the municipality of Bucine, close to the province of Siena in Toscana, Italy. Rapale is a small village on the top of a hill (484 m) with an overview on the hills of the Chianti area, the Valdambra and the mountains of the Pratomagno. [1]
The Pratomagno is a mountain range which has the Arno River on both sides: to the west is the upper Valdarno and to the east is the Casentino. It lies north-west of the city of Arezzo, in Tuscany, Italy. The village still has the typical aspect of a medieval castle, with a round tower, an ancient gate and stretches of walls, some of which have been merged with the houses. [2]
The oldest archaeological ruts from the Romans were found southwest of today`s Rapale. Used as an easy abandoned settlement, it was also privileged by the climate, high over the Ambra valley.[3]
Grain, tobacco, and Chianti grapes are harvested during the autumn harvest.
Festivals and Celebrations
Calici di Stelle
Calici di Stelle, known as Chalices of Stars is a yearly celebration of the nightly sky above Rapale and its telescopic observation Calici di Setlle is a traditional summer event created by Movimento Turismo del Vino that, singing the praises of Bacchus, one of the most fascinating nights of the year, offers tourists the chance to enjoy "the rain of tears of St. Lawrence" in the company of a quality wine. [4]
On August 10 of each year, in city centers and in the Italian squares, including courts of unexpected beauty and castles, lovers of good drinking wine lovers can taste the best wines from member wineries combined with typical quality products, an expression of local heritage each region hosting the event.
Shooting stars reinforcing the unique combination of wine and art, offering close to tasting masterfully guided by skilled sommeliers and renowned Italian wine maker, a rich set of initiatives that will cheer nicely with jazz and classical music concerts, historical parades, theatrical performances and games Pirici, the many Italian and foreign tourists who choose a new concept of summer vacation to discover the art city.[5]
References
- ^ Marcella Borghi, Viviana Arrigoni, Touring Club of Italy, Guglielmo Martinello, Antony Shugaar, The Heritage Guide to Italy: A Complete Guide to 1,000 Towns and Cities and Their Landmarks, with 80 Regional Tours, Touring Club of Italy, 1999.
- ^ Fiona Adams, Lonely Planet Italy, Lonely Planet, 2004.
- ^ Tim Jepson, Jonathan Buckley, Mark Ellingham, A Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria, Rough Guides, 2003.
- ^ Ian Yeoman, Martin Robertson, Festival and Events Management: An International Arts and Culture Perspective, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003. p. 336
- ^ Ian Yeoman, Martin Robertson, Festival and Events Management: An International Arts and Culture Perspective, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003.