From Wikipedia:

Lucignano represents a remarkably conserved medieval walled hill-top village, elliptical in shape. It was strategically located between Siena and Arezzo, and between 1200 and 1500 was disputed between these cities and Florence and Perugia. The name Lucignano probably derives from the Roman family of the consul Licinio. Once the town came under the rule of Florence, construction began of the fortress, attributed to Bernardo Puccini; the sanctuary of the Madonna della Querce (attributed to the Vasari) in 1568; convent of the Cappuccini (c. 1580); the churches of Misericordia (1582) and della Collegiata (1594). Of note is the elaborate reliquary made for the Franciscan church, now in the Museo Civico. Called the L’albero della vita it is a gilded and bejeweled tree surmounted by a crucified figure. It is signed by two jewelers, Ugolino da Vieri in 1350 and Gabriello D'Antonio in 1471.

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Please see also part 1 :

http://www.photoblog.com/borogovoi/2010/10/25/

Thankyou !

Grazie....

Another pretty set Lynda · 2010-10-25: 07:01

very pretty.. really like #5 cariad · 2010-10-25: 07:03

Walking is a very exquisite and charming...! ????? · 2010-10-25: 07:31

a beautiful set !!!!!!!!!!!!!! photodeclair · 2010-10-25: 07:43

you have very nice places :) lovelove · 2010-10-25: 07:46

last shot was special. #1 - looks like little out of focus , why ? Biratnagar · 2010-10-25: 07:55

As always, nice details. It make me curious to visit the place. Ole365 · 2010-10-25: 07:56

Your pictures have a soul, my friend!! Davorka · 2010-10-25: 08:40

Beautiful!!! I like #2. SunFlower1990 · 2010-10-25: 09:26

what a lovely place! urmysunshine · 2010-10-25: 09:47

Love the last one, Another great set. Suzie83 · 2010-10-25: 09:47

a lot of history.... you capture so beautiful, with a lot of great details as I was visiting with you... :) grazie ... :) GyozoE · 2010-10-25: 09:54

grande!! fotosalicante · 2010-10-25: 10:38

Enjoyed walking with you.. huiching · 2010-10-25: 10:56

Beautiful place and photos Francesc21 · 2010-10-25: 12:17

yes very nice MARETKA88 · 2010-10-25: 12:23

i love the contrast of cool and warm colours on no 1 veronicainheels · 2010-10-25: 13:05

Great set. I like the #1 most. Mruczek · 2010-10-25: 15:36

great set :) ????? · 2010-10-25: 16:50

Thank you so much again for sharing this lovely walk with us. Such a beautiful town with a rich history. lifeisgood · 2010-10-25: 21:32

Thanks for sharing. Looks like a beautiful village. JustGarden · 2010-10-25: 21:33

Nice perspectives and lighting! Thanks for sharing! davidcardona · 2010-10-25: 23:28

super..! krishnakumar · 2010-10-26: 01:49

very nice set mimax2 · 2010-10-26: 05:47

I like the 3rd most, great set !!! agnes65 · 2010-10-26: 06:17

Lovely set! jet28 · 2010-10-26: 06:29

Beautiful place. Beats the hell out of London, that's for sure dizzy365 · 2010-10-26: 06:49

Shot 2 is my fav.! Unchained · 2010-10-26: 11:42

Beautiful, I especially like the last! hannamagnusson · 2010-10-27: 03:41

Excellent compositions...#1 and 4 are very nice :)) lynnsgallery2 · 2010-10-27: 07:54

Wonderful set! wildduck · 2010-10-27: 13:14

WOW wonderful, and #5 is perfect. SADHYA · 2010-10-28: 05:05

pretty pretty! pluvieux · 2010-10-28: 15:13

love the last photo the most - these doves are great in there ! parja10 · 2010-10-29: 14:14

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