Inside an ancient art
Gold, Silver and Lost Wax follows a route between Cortona and Monte San Savino, tracing the thread of goldsmithing and the artistic working of metals. The first stop is a private visit to a historic Cortona atelier, where the spaces of the former oil mill and cellar dialogue with the museum dedicated to the lost wax technique and with the creative workshop. Observing tools, models and the stages of work makes it clear how much time, precision and knowledge are needed to transform an idea into a piece of jewellery or a sculpture. The toast with Prosecco and details in gold and silver leaf adds a convivial moment to an encounter that remains above all privileged access to the creative process.
Monte San Savino and the rooms of wonders
The journey continues to Monte San Savino with a guided tour of the village and the Palazzo dei Topi d'Argento. The building, linked to the figure of Andrea Sansovino, today houses a creative itinerary spread across numerous rooms, among bronze sculptures, jewellery and objects that tell of a contemporary research nourished by tradition. The guide connects the Renaissance architecture to the works on display and helps to read the continuity between the historical heritage and the activity of today's artisans. The two stops are not separate: Cortona shows the technique and the workshop, Monte San Savino expands its meaning through the relationship between art, space and collection.
A route to observe with attention
The fixed-menu lunch in a typical restaurant in Monte San Savino concludes the day with the flavors of the territory. The Experience is suited to enthusiasts of art, design and craftsmanship, but also to those who wish to discover a less common side of the Valdichiana. Knowledge of goldsmithing techniques is not required: the value of the visit lies precisely in the opportunity to get close to the craft through the stories of those who practise it. The private transfer connects the stops and keeps the program fluid. In the end, what remains are images, materials and gestures that show how tradition can continue to generate new forms.
What is included
- Private visit to a historic goldsmith's atelier in Cortona.
- Toast with Prosecco and details in gold and silver leaf.
- Guided tour of Monte San Savino and the Palazzo dei Topi d'Argento.
- Fixed-menu lunch in Monte San Savino, drinks excluded.
- Private round-trip transfer from the agreed pickup point; any changes will be quoted separately.
What is not included
- Anything not expressly listed in the "What is included" section.
- Personal expenses and purchases made during the experience.
- Additional services, activities or transfers requested outside the program.