Chapter 317: Catch the Sunset!

Piazza Suii is surrounded by coffee shops, souvenir shops and restaurants, but the ice cream parlor Gelateria-Dondoli is the one you can't miss. The Gelato is the number one in Italy and has won the Saga Ice Cream Competition three times, can you afford to miss it? Can you still open your legs? Zhang Feng kept asking himself that in Italy, he had developed a bad problem and ate ice cream.

There is a bright spot in this store, Zhang Feng judged that the store must be a diehard Purple Lily.

In fact, the evaluation of Gelato is nothing more than how slippery, delicate and sweet it is, but there is no harm if there is no comparison, and the incredible pleasant taste instantly kills Zhang Feng's taste buds.

Climb the Grossa bell tower, the only one in the town open to the public, and you'll get a panoramic view of the town, with picturesque olive groves and vineyards in the distance. Zhang Feng found that he was always climbing to the top in different places every day, but for the sake of different scenery, he was also tired and happy.

Next up is Siena, another familiar name of the Serie A team. 46 km from San Gimignano.

The Old City Gate of Siena. When driving in Italy, there is no doubt when you see that kind of ancient place and there is a parking space in front, it must be a ZTL restricted area in front of you.

Sure enough, ZTL was in front of him, but fortunately, Zhang Feng had already parked the car outside the city.

The ancient city of Siena is full of quaint streets, Zhang Feng shuttles through them, finds the feeling of the Middle Ages, calms down in the thick historical traces, releases his soul, returns to heaven and earth, and his soul is also released.

The center of Siena is undoubtedly the Field Square, and Zhang Feng feels that no matter where you are in the city, it is easy to see the guidance signs of the Field Square.

Piazza Shell, one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, is the soul of the small city of Siena.

In the camera, Zhang Feng couldn't tell whether it was a tourist or a resident, everyone sat on the slightly sloping slope, enjoying the warmth of the sun, chatting, reading, etc., very leisurely.

The floor of the square is slightly slanted downward, like a giant shell, surrounded by ancient buildings, the whole design is a model of the Middle Ages, and it is not a problem to spend a few hours here.

There are also open-air restaurants all around, have a leisurely afternoon tea, and enjoy the quiet time of life.

Leave Shell Square and walk through the narrow alley of the day towards the highest point in the city.

The highest point in the city is undoubtedly the magnificent Cathedral of Siena. Siena and Florence have had an inexplicable relationship since the Middle Ages. In addition to the fact that the two cities often compete on the battlefield, they also have to compete in architecture and art. The church was originally intended to surpass the Church of the Hundred Flowers, but if it hadn't been for a severe plague in the 14th century that put the plan on hold, it might have been the largest church in the world today.

Today's main entrance was designed as a side entrance, and although it has been reduced in size, it is still one of the largest in Italy.

Walking around, it was just evening, Zhang Feng grabbed the sunset afterglow to take a picture, looking at the photos in the camera, Zhang Feng felt very satisfied.

Zhang Feng did not arrange a stay in Siena, leaving before the sun set, and finally going to a farmhouse near Pienza tonight, a journey of 55 kilometers.

The journey from Siena to Pienza is the best part of the whole Tuscany road trip.

On the way, you will pass through many grape vines, small farms and castles, etc., and the idyllic scenery is very beautiful all the way.

The scenery along the way can only be roughly taken in the car with a camera recording, because the roadside is not too embarrassed to stop and take pictures at will, Zhang Feng can only enjoy it with both eyes, and turn on the eye travel mode, which is also the biggest disadvantage of travel, too many things rush into the brain, and I don't know what to leave behind.

The blue sky and white clouds, large areas of green vegetation of different shades are undulating, and several neatly cultivated pine trees stand proudly among the hills, surrounded by exquisite and unique manors.

There was so much so much to see, even though it was sunset, it was already past eight o'clock in the evening in Italy.

Driving on a small gravel road lined with pines and cypresses, Zhang Feng finally arrived at Agriturismo Il Macchione, a farmhouse in Pienza, surrounded by fields. The price is 128 euros per night, but since it is an independent farm, the price is completely reasonable.

The agriturismo is so beautiful, built on a small plateau that looks out from the gardens and pool just in time for the unbeatable sunset over the Val d'Orcia.

Because Zhang Feng arrived too late, the owner was no longer in the farm, Zhang Feng could only contact the owner by phone to check in, but it didn't take long for the owner to drive his four-eyed old Mercedes-Benz E over, and he was an old Italian gentleman who looked very kind.

Zhang Feng's room was arranged on the first floor, and the door was really farmstead and warm.

The house is clean and tidy, and the furniture of the wooden cabinet is very simple, with rough terracotta tiles, which completely meets Zhang Feng's beautiful imagination of the farm hotel.

The retro wrought iron bed is exactly like the furnishings of the heroine's villa Cortona in the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun".

The room has the host's homemade wine, only 6 euros, Zhang Feng asked for a glass, and tasted it beautifully.

Zhang Feng didn't bother to go out to forage for food at night, because he was really reluctant to leave such a comfortable room. Just eat the yogurt, bread and salad bought in the supermarket, look at the computer, and just like that, put down the food and domestic food from time to time.

The farmstead is just as charming during the day, surrounded by rolling Tuscan countryside, with tall cypress trees and blue skies, soft sunlight and the scent of flowers. Zhang Feng really wanted to stay a few more days, and when he made his travel itinerary, he didn't expect this place to be so comfortable.

The owner of the house, a kind old gentleman with gray hair but good spirits, told Zhang Feng that he usually lived in the town of Pienza, but would come over every morning to prepare breakfast. This farm is hundreds of years old and was bought by the old gentleman's father.

A fireplace in a corner, next to the TV with Premier League highlights.

Breakfast is a variety of homemade muffins and cakes, as well as fresh fruit and yogurt, while looking out the window at the scenery, the mood is inexplicably relaxed, and the mind is flying freely.

The best trip is to be in a strange place, to find a long-lost touch, to take the camera, away from the bustle, to the emptiness, to leave behind all the tiredness and ideals. It seems that I happened to live in such a place.

Parking in Pienza is very simple, Zhang Feng directly opened Google Maps to open the satellite view to find the parking lot, which is on the edge of the town, and the price is very cheap, which makes Zhang Feng write down another stroke in the small notebook.

Check out at noon and drive away to the town of Pienza.

The Fiat 500 that I met unexpectedly on the road had a natural tacit understanding of greeting each other. 10