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Damiano Magionesi
April 6, 2026
Gravel riding
La Torre Tarugi is a medieval structure located in Val d'Orcia, in the municipality of Pienza, and is part of a rural complex now known as Podere Casella Tarugi.
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Damiano Magionesi
April 6, 2026
Gravel riding
The complex is located a short distance from the famous Tenuta de La Foce, purchased in 1924 by Iris and Antonio Origo.
• La Bonifica: When the Origo marquises arrived, the area around Torre Tarugi was extremely arid and poor. The Casella estate was part of that vast system of farms that were recovered and modernized thanks to the social and agricultural commitment of Iris Origo, also described in her famous book "Guerra in Val d'Orcia".
• La Bonifica: When the Origo marquises arrived, the area around Torre Tarugi was extremely arid and poor. The Casella estate was part of that vast system of farms that were recovered and modernized thanks to the social and agricultural commitment of Iris Origo, also described in her famous book "Guerra in Val d'Orcia".
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Damiano Magionesi
April 8, 2026
Gravel riding
The Tarugi Tower (Torre Tarugi) is a medieval structure located in the Val d'Orcia, within the municipality of Pienza. Today, it is part of a rural complex known as Podere …
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