The sweet mystery of the Via Francigena Meeting Place:
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bar "Costituzionale", piazza Matteotti 65, Sarzana (SPEZIA, LIGURIA)
On foot and vehicle own
9 am - 3 pm
6h
PASSIONS Culture, history, spirituality, enogastronomy, rurality and ancient specialty shops
WE WARMLY WELCOME Lovers of history/culture/spirituality interested in living their “history researcher for a day” experience alongside the discovery of food and wine traditions and ancient local lore.
The Story
Artès Luisa
Food and wine promotion expert and blogger
PROGRAMME ▪ Meet Luisa at the caffè "Costituzionale" in Sarzana ▪ Start your exploration of historical of Sarzana – interview craftsmen and antique dealers, the dwellers of this ancient centre of the Via Francigena ▪ Transfer to the agriturismo in Fosdinovo ▪ Meet the owner of the agriturismo and learn about local farming and the history of the via Francigena ▪ Put yourself to the test during a hands-on pâtisserie lesson and discover the gourmet secrets of “spungata”, the fare of pilgrims along the Via Francigena ▪ Get to know author Umberto Curti ▪ Review information and documents shared on social walls ▪ Enjoy guided tastings – not to forget about the celebration meal… ▪ Receive your personal certificate of excellence, signed by the renowned essayist
RECOMENDATIONS Any children under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult. Report any allergies and / or intolerances while booking.
Renowned food and wine author Umberto Curti is urged by is publisher – he has to finish his new essay, dedicated to the food history and the traditions of the Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrims’ route. Luckily, his best friend Luisa has come to his rescue with her research team, skilled and talented. The meeting is set for tomorrow in Piazza Matteotti, Luisa is ready with maps and to-do lists – do not forget your camera and smartphone (your interview equipment). Luisa, in the role of a university teacher, will involve you as a member of her research team, whose task is to collect information and documents fit to complete the drafting of the volume Umberto is - really - writing. Interview craftsmen and antique dealers in Sarzana, farmers in Fosdinovo and the keepers of the history of the Via Francigena, from its daily life to its fare. Learn how to prepare “Spungata”, the famous pilgrims’ pie, and enjoy your celebration meal with Umberto and Luisa
Info, Booking or Quotation on request:
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QUOTE INCLUDES: Coffee or welcome drink, orientation map in Sarzana, accompaniment to local characters for interviews, rural setting in the farmhouse and pastry lesson to make the “Spungata”. Meeting and dialogue with renowned essayist Umberto Curti, publication on the social walls of the collected material, celebratory banquet with local dishes, attestation of contributing to the completion of the book, group photo.
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QUOTE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Everything that is not clearly included. Please note that for the local transfer from Sarzana to the agritourism participants must travel with their own car. If not possible, we can arrange a private transfer (not included in this quotation).