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Camminata tra gli Olivi – 10ª Giornata Nazionale

Castellina in Chianti (SI)

 Chiesa di San Miniato, loc. Sicelle, Castellina in Chianti (SI)

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The tenth edition of the Camminata tra gli Olivi returns to Castellina in Chianti, organized by the National Association of Oil Cities with the Municipality. This year's theme is 'Roots of Italy, each cultivar a story to tell', an opportunity to discover the olive biodiversity of the area. The route, easy and about 4.7 km long, winds through olive groves and dry stone walls along the transhumance paths in the northern part of the municipality. Departure is at 9:45 AM from the Church of S. Miniato in Sicelle (meeting at 9:30 AM). The walk lasts about 3 hours. At the end, a lunch is planned at Osteria Uscio e Bottega (cost 20€, to be paid upon registration). Registrations close on Thursday, October 22 and are made at the Archaeological Museum of Chianti.

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Time: 09:45 - 12:45 Meeting: 9:30 AM at Church of S. Miniato, loc. Sicelle Departure: 9:45 AM Duration: 3 hours, distance 4.7 km, easy difficulty Trekking shoes recommended Lunch: Osteria Uscio e Bottega (appetizer and two first courses, water and coffee), cost 20€ Registrations by Thursday, October 22 Contacts: Archaeological Museum of Chianti, Piazza del Comune 17/19, tel. 0577742090, email info@museoarcheologicochianti.it (open daily 10 AM - 6 PM)