Hello dearest friends,
I believe by now you have come to know my passion for Tuscany and its beautiful villages. Honestly, I never realized just how many there are in this stunning region. There must be quite a lot because every time I visit, I discover new ones, as is the case with La Sassa, a village with a truly peculiar name. Its name probably refers to the fact that most of the houses I've seen are all made of stone, although in reality, I've seen other villages with such constructions as well.
I visited this place because a few months ago I met someone who actually lives here permanently. Their choice to live here was a deliberate lifestyle decision, and they invited me to visit them this summer. I must say that getting there was quite a challenge, even though this beautiful village is located in the municipality of Montecatini Val di Cecina, just a few kilometers from Pisa.
Naturally, at a certain point, you have to leave the car behind since most of the streets in this village are not drivable. I repeat, it's not the only village I've seen with these very unique narrow streets, and honestly, I've always seen this as a bit of an issue. Not being able to drive up to your home might be a problem for some, but in reality, these streets lead to a lot of tranquility. Having cars passing in front of your house is always a source of stress, and that's something you won't find in these beautiful villages.
Most people who own homes in these places use them as second homes, primarily for vacations. Rarely do you find people who live here permanently. Even though she told me that, for instance, they don't have issues with snow, you still need to use a car to reach any services.
From my personal experience, I could understand that it's a quiet and picturesque place with a stunning panoramic view of the Tuscan countryside. These are always those highly interesting places where you can take a beautiful stroll and experience Tuscan culture, as well as see history with your own eyes. For example, in this village, there's a magnificent Medici Tower dating back to the 1300s, and who knows how much this beautiful historical monument has witnessed.
As you can see from the photos I've taken, the village is always well-maintained. When you visit such places, you can feel the care and attention that the homeowners have for their properties. Despite these houses often being used very little, they always strive to adorn them in the best way possible. There's never a shortage of pots and flowers to make them even more beautiful.
I hope that my photos and my narrative have been interesting and haven't bored you. It's a pleasure for me to introduce you to these places that are certainly off the beaten tourist path but are worth seeking out to truly appreciate the local culture.
See you in my next post, and I wish you all a wonderful day!
