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The legend of Toiano centers on the unsolved murder of Elvira Orlandini, known as "Bella Elvira," killed in 1947 while walking to a spring in the woods of the abandoned village. The crime, which occurred during Corpus Christi, made national headlines and remains an unsolved mystery. The story helped create Toiano's reputation as a ghost town, fueling legends of sightings of her spirit and legends of the town's possible depopulation.

The town is rather run down and disappointing, but the views you see along the way are spectacular.

nice panoramic point. there are also some benches

We continue through a suggestive "Piambello" wood characterized by a terrain without particular difficulties, a soft up and down and immersed in nature to reach the rest area in front of the restaurant i Cugini di Montagna. 12.30 pm

San Miniato, city of good cuisine and the white truffle, looks out from a hill onto the plain through which the Arno flows. Its monumental palaces prove its nobility, but all its charm lies in two esplanades formed by the unexpected Prato del Duomo and the square in front of the castle of Emperor Frederick II. The name San Miniato used to be followed by 'al Tedesco' (from the German., because the city was the Tuscan residence of the German emperors from the 10th century.

Unfortunately, some stray dogs where running around making lot of noice.

Picnic area overlooking the Calanchi di Toiano. Great for not-so-hot days (spring or autumn) because the tables are under the sun. The view is spectacular.

Eerie faces are found along the climb