Guided Tour of Seggiano: Visit the Talking Olive Tree and Ancient Oil Mill
Seggiano
The tour around the village of Seggiano, encircled by olive orchards, is thrilling, especially the chatty olive tree and age-old Ceccherini oil mill. Sampling the classic Tuscan oil is unique in its own way.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Museo dell’Olio Di Seggiano - Oratorio di San Rocco, a beautifully frescoed countryside chapel dating back to the end of the 15th century with a view of the olive groves of the medieval village of Seggiano. Here we see the signs of the passage of the Spanish imperial army during the war of Siena in 1555 in some engravings scratched on the walls.
The talking olive tree. First and only scientific project in the world of a plant fed inside an ancient tank with aeroponic dynamics. The plant stimulated in different ways transmits signals that will soon be interpreted by the computer.
Ceccherini Hypogeum Oil Mill. Made at the end of the 19th century in the Borgo di Seggiano, it is a very interesting discovery of the technological solutions adopted at that time for the production of oil. Among others, a primordial electric motor that was used to move the crusher and a very interesting hydraulic system.
Guided tasting of two oils from Olivastra Seggianese, the native cultivar of the area.
What's Included
- Tasting of traditional Tuscan oils
- Guided tour
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Location
Museo dell'Olio Di Seggiano
Piazza Umberto I
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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