"A Journey Back in Time: Discovering the Mulino di Bucchio, an Ecomuseum in the Heart of Tuscany"

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Hello, my dear friends.

In the past few days, I've taken a bit of a break from the online world, but I must say I've used this time to have some wonderful experiences that I want to share with you. I believe there's nothing better than sharing our experiences with others.

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After visiting some friends I hadn't seen in a while, on my way back home, I passed through Tuscany again. I had planned to see a lot of things, but as we all know, there's never enough time, so I had to keep things fairly quick. But I discovered two places in Tuscany that are definitely worth seeing.

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So in today's post, I'm going to tell you about the Mulino di Bucchio, a structure that dates back to the Middle Ages, and tomorrow I'll share the other place I had the good fortune to visit.
I found myself in the Casentino area. I think I've talked to you quite a bit about this part of Tuscany, located in the province of Arezzo, a perhaps less-visited area by tourists. Usually, people choose to visit Siena or Pisa, but today, I wanted to talk to you about a place that I believe is important not only historically but also in terms of tradition.

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I'm talking about the Molin di Bucchio, a historic site. This mill is a valuable testimony to local traditions and history. More importantly, it's a glimpse into how life was in the past in these areas.
For quite some time, this mill has become an eco-museum. This allows visitors to understand the history of this significant place, which, unfortunately, belongs to a bygone era. I must say I was very lucky because I found a gentleman, a volunteer guide from the area, who explained the entire history of this place. As you can see from the photos I've shared, it's been partially restored and is inhabited by a few families who have developed a trout farming business here.

Indeed, on my way back, I stopped to buy some trout, freshly caught from this farm, which I brought to my dear aunt, and today I'm already enjoying them.

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Anyway, back to the mill. It was built along the Arno River, and this gentleman explained to me that since the Middle Ages, there were these hydraulic workshops controlled by the counts who lived in these areas.

And think about it, this mill was in operation until 1960, and inside, you can still see the tools used by the last miller who lived there. It's truly fascinating and gives you a deeper understanding of the history and traditions of this ancient trade.

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From what I gathered from the guide, the last miller was quite a character. He even left graffiti to explain the processing methods he used in the mill.
The guide was very kind and took me to the house where the miller lived, where he cooked and slept.

In conclusion, it was a wonderful experience because it felt like a trip back in time. I think it's essential to preserve these traditions and ancient crafts, especially for future generations.

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I must say that this place is in a truly remote location, so much so that it was hard to get phone reception. Still, it's great that these families are trying to preserve the history of this place.

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I hope you enjoyed the photos I shared, and I hope, in some way, they gave you a virtual taste of my exploration. If you have the chance to visit this place, do so; it's free, and it's a wonderful experience.

Thank you for following me. See you in my next post, and I wish you all a great day!



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These houses remind me of a typical himalayan village. Made of wood and stone.
In our side of this world, such construction is called ‘kath-kunni’ wherein layered wooden planks are placed in between hand carved stone blocks.

Lovely photographs ❤️

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Che bello, mi hai ricordato una mia visita al mulino dell' Orsigna, i vecchi mulini sono sempre affascinanti e poi sempre in piccoli borghi carini e rustici, il messaggio finale è il più bello 😂 e dovrebbe essere scritto in più posti.

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@silviared945 If I had the opportunity I would not hesitate to visit such a place. Too spectacular to go back in history and live that time especially in that beautiful town. It's all a natural landscape.

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