Guidebook to San Casciano in Val di Pesa & C.
Restaurants in Chianti area
Falciani.
"IL CILIEGIOLO" where many Florentines come to taste the famous "Fiorentina Steak" but also every kind of vegetables and fried specialities.
Osteria Del Ciliegiolo
22 Via Chiantigiana per FerroneFalciani.
"IL CILIEGIOLO" where many Florentines come to taste the famous "Fiorentina Steak" but also every kind of vegetables and fried specialities.
Greve in Chianti.
Antica Butcher Falorni produces handmade sausages . The use of wild boar meat and pigs , together with the dose of Chianti Classico wine , spices and herbs make salami Falorni a unique product
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Antica Macelleria Falorni
71 Piazza Giacomo MatteottiGreve in Chianti.
Antica Butcher Falorni produces handmade sausages . The use of wild boar meat and pigs , together with the dose of Chianti Classico wine , spices and herbs make salami Falorni a unique product
Great pizza and the restaurant also Tuscan cuisine and seafood dishes.
Suitable for children .
Ferrone
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Pizzeria Lo Spela
44 Via di PonetaGreat pizza and the restaurant also Tuscan cuisine and seafood dishes.
Suitable for children .
Ferrone
San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Nice and typical restaurant in the town center, San Casciano in Val di pesa.
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Ristorante Nello
66 Via IV NovembreSan Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Nice and typical restaurant in the town center, San Casciano in Val di pesa.
Panzano.
Restaurant butcher particular where hospitality is sacred, you can buy beef, pork and lamb You will dine " in Convivio " together with the other guests, appreciating the results of search for quality
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Dario Cecchini
11 Via XX LuglioPanzano.
Restaurant butcher particular where hospitality is sacred, you can buy beef, pork and lamb You will dine " in Convivio " together with the other guests, appreciating the results of search for quality
San Casciano in Val di pesa.
Handicraft production daily .
Bread stone ground , Kamut bread , specialty pastries , biscuits, croissants .
Selection of local products.
San Casciano in Val di Pesa
I buy my bread here.
Antica Forneria Dolce
26 Via Niccolò MachiavelliSan Casciano in Val di pesa.
Handicraft production daily .
Bread stone ground , Kamut bread , specialty pastries , biscuits, croissants .
Selection of local products.
San Casciano in Val di Pesa
I buy my bread here.
Strada in Chianti. For me, the best steak in the area :)
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Ristorante da Padellina
54 Corso del PopoloStrada in Chianti. For me, the best steak in the area :)
Tavarnuzze.
The best high pizza, Neapolitan, with wood-burning oven.
With alternative Tuscan cooking.
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La Capricciosa
Tavarnuzze.
The best high pizza, Neapolitan, with wood-burning oven.
With alternative Tuscan cooking.
San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Tuscan appetizers and meat dishes while drinking a good wine in a small rustic place with hanging lamps and vintage prints.
Also gluten-free menu
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Cinque Di Vino
32 giardini Santa Chiara D' AssisiSan Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Tuscan appetizers and meat dishes while drinking a good wine in a small rustic place with hanging lamps and vintage prints.
Also gluten-free menu
The hill above Greve in Chianti. This is a lovely country side restaurant overlooking one of the most spectacular view of the all Chianti region . Is open every day lunch and dinner from the spring till the autumn
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Ristoro Di Lamole
The hill above Greve in Chianti. This is a lovely country side restaurant overlooking one of the most spectacular view of the all Chianti region . Is open every day lunch and dinner from the spring till the autumn
Barberino val d'Elsa. Once a Watchtower now an elegant restaurant, Il Paese dei Campanelli is an oasis of peace and refinement nestled among the Chianti hills.
Dining rooms both large and small, the old Tower, the garden and the romantic gazebo are all ideal places in which to organise intimate lunches..
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Il Paese dei Campanelli
4 Località PetrognanoBarberino val d'Elsa. Once a Watchtower now an elegant restaurant, Il Paese dei Campanelli is an oasis of peace and refinement nestled among the Chianti hills.
Dining rooms both large and small, the old Tower, the garden and the romantic gazebo are all ideal places in which to organise intimate lunches..
MammaRosa "La Locanda"
32 Via Cassia per SienaCalzaiolo- San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Typical tuscany cousine
San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Typical Tuscan cuisine, excellent fried food and excellent pizza
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Ristorante Casalta
San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Typical Tuscan cuisine, excellent fried food and excellent pizza
Tavarnuzze.
Wine shop where you can also enjoy typical seafood .
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I Mal`Avvezzi
13 Via della RepubblicaTavarnuzze.
Wine shop where you can also enjoy typical seafood .
San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Real Neapolitan pizza, cooked in a wood oven.
You can eat out side in a little square in the heart of the village also with your kids.
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Sottocasa
4 Via MorrocchesiSan Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Real Neapolitan pizza, cooked in a wood oven.
You can eat out side in a little square in the heart of the village also with your kids.
The restaurant is a place located in the historic center of San Casciano Val di Pesa, away from the passage of cars, you can also sit outside in a pleasant and relaxing setting where you can enjoy all the specialties of the cuisine.
https://www.ristoranteilgattore.it/
Il Gatto Re Osteria
34 Via Niccolò MachiavelliThe restaurant is a place located in the historic center of San Casciano Val di Pesa, away from the passage of cars, you can also sit outside in a pleasant and relaxing setting where you can enjoy all the specialties of the cuisine.
https://www.ristoranteilgattore.it/
Trattoria la Baracchina di Ciattini Simone
199 Via ScopetiEntertainment & Activities
In 1889 the British colony in Florence founded the Florence Golf Club, the first golfing association in Italy.
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Circolo Golf dell'Ugolino
3 Via Chiantigiana Per StradaIn 1889 the British colony in Florence founded the Florence Golf Club, the first golfing association in Italy.
Large indoor swimming pool , outdoor in summer with sun loungers and umbrellas. Surrounded by park of olive trees.
In San Casciano val di Pesa.
San Casciano Piscina station
Large indoor swimming pool , outdoor in summer with sun loungers and umbrellas. Surrounded by park of olive trees.
In San Casciano val di Pesa.
Zodiac Sports Center
2 Via A. GrandiGym, pool and tennis
Essentials
A big Coop supermarket is located in San Casciano Val di Pesa 6 km away from the Villa
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Coop
48 Via CimabueA big Coop supermarket is located in San Casciano Val di Pesa 6 km away from the Villa
Galluzzo village.
A big supermarket, where you can find various brands , also open on Sundays from 9.00am to 8.00pm
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Esselunga Galluzzo
194/G Via SeneseGalluzzo village.
A big supermarket, where you can find various brands , also open on Sundays from 9.00am to 8.00pm
Falciani.
Coffee, cappuccino, fresh bread and very good sandwich with salami, near the house.
Bar Marconi
20 Via Chiantigiana per FerroneFalciani.
Coffee, cappuccino, fresh bread and very good sandwich with salami, near the house.
Impruneta village.
A Coop supermarket is located in Impruneta 4 Km away from the Villa
Impruneta
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Coop
48 Via CimabueImpruneta village.
A Coop supermarket is located in Impruneta 4 Km away from the Villa
Impruneta
Farmacia Calamandrei
1 Via dei FossiSan Casciano in Val di pesa.
Pharmacy
Arts & Culture
The library is located in the main square right in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria Impruneta.
You can read newspapers in your language and borrow books
Biblioteca Comunale Di Impruneta
19 Piazza BuondelmontiThe library is located in the main square right in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria Impruneta.
You can read newspapers in your language and borrow books
Impruneta.
Artistic production of red clay earth, Terracotta, Cotto Impruneta.
Antica Fornace Mariani - M.I.T.A.L.
31 Via di CappelloImpruneta.
Artistic production of red clay earth, Terracotta, Cotto Impruneta.
Florence.Piazza della Signoria has been the center of Florentine political life since the Middle Ages.
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Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della SignoriaFlorence.Piazza della Signoria has been the center of Florentine political life since the Middle Ages.
Florence.
The Ponte Vecchio is a world-famous symbol of Florence and it is also the Arno’s oldest crossing
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पोंटे वेक्किओ
Ponte VecchioFlorence.
The Ponte Vecchio is a world-famous symbol of Florence and it is also the Arno’s oldest crossing
In Florence in the center it's very beautiful: Il GIARDINO DI BOBOLI, It is a historical park in the city .
The Gardens , behind the Pitti Palace , home of the Medici first , then the Lorena and Savoia , were built between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries , and occupy an area of about 45,000 square meters. It is a large park with many species of plants , fountains.
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The Boboli Gardens
1 Piazza de' PittiIn Florence in the center it's very beautiful: Il GIARDINO DI BOBOLI, It is a historical park in the city .
The Gardens , behind the Pitti Palace , home of the Medici first , then the Lorena and Savoia , were built between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries , and occupy an area of about 45,000 square meters. It is a large park with many species of plants , fountains.
With a nice day, you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the city of Florence , and you feel like you can touch with your hand the dome of the Duomo and the tower of Piazza della Signoria .
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पियाज़ाले माइकलेंजेलो
Piazzale MichelangeloWith a nice day, you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the city of Florence , and you feel like you can touch with your hand the dome of the Duomo and the tower of Piazza della Signoria .
Palazzo Pitti, in the heart of the Oltrarno in Florence, was the palace of the rulers of Florence and Tuscany: this is where the Medici and Lorraine families lived, as well as the Savoy family after Italian Unification, when Florence was the capital.
The splendid palace was built on the request of the banker Luca Pitti in 1440: Giorgio Vasari attributed the project to Brunelleschi but this has not been historically proven, even though he would have been a collaborator of the celebrated architect Luca Fancelli in designing the Renaissance building, with its large piazza in front, which at the time was the largest private residence in the city.
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Piazza Pitti
1 Piazza de' PittiPalazzo Pitti, in the heart of the Oltrarno in Florence, was the palace of the rulers of Florence and Tuscany: this is where the Medici and Lorraine families lived, as well as the Savoy family after Italian Unification, when Florence was the capital.
The splendid palace was built on the request of the banker Luca Pitti in 1440: Giorgio Vasari attributed the project to Brunelleschi but this has not been historically proven, even though he would have been a collaborator of the celebrated architect Luca Fancelli in designing the Renaissance building, with its large piazza in front, which at the time was the largest private residence in the city.
The Bardini Garden ,
The most beautiful panoramic view over Florence.
The splendid location over the city Florence gave the Villa it’s original name, “Villa Belvedere”.
“…A delightful and vast garden, which, even though it lies on a rather steep hill, is comfortably accessed by carriage on a convenient and beautiful road…”
Thus cited a Florentine guide at the end of the 1800’s, and remaining true to this day. The Bardini Garden offers a remarkable panorama over Florence that occupies a large part of a hill bordered by the medieval walls of the city.
Tracing its history back to medieval times, the Bardini Garden belonged to a series of wealthy families. Originally constructed for agricultural purposes, it was transformed over the course of the centuries into a splendid Italianate garden. In the beginning of the 1900’s it was used by Stefano Bardini (known as the “prince of the antiquarians”) as an impressive setting to entertain his well-to-do clientele.
The Bardini Garden is comprised of three styles of gardens representing different eras:
The Italianate Garden, with the magnificent baroque staircase;
The English Garden which, with its exotic elements, represents a rare example of an Anglo-Chinese landscaping;
The Agricultural Park in which an orchard and the iconic wisteria pergola are located.
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विला बार्डिनी
2 Costa S. GiorgioThe Bardini Garden ,
The most beautiful panoramic view over Florence.
The splendid location over the city Florence gave the Villa it’s original name, “Villa Belvedere”.
“…A delightful and vast garden, which, even though it lies on a rather steep hill, is comfortably accessed by carriage on a convenient and beautiful road…”
Thus cited a Florentine guide at the end of the 1800’s, and remaining true to this day. The Bardini Garden offers a remarkable panorama over Florence that occupies a large part of a hill bordered by the medieval walls of the city.
Tracing its history back to medieval times, the Bardini Garden belonged to a series of wealthy families. Originally constructed for agricultural purposes, it was transformed over the course of the centuries into a splendid Italianate garden. In the beginning of the 1900’s it was used by Stefano Bardini (known as the “prince of the antiquarians”) as an impressive setting to entertain his well-to-do clientele.
The Bardini Garden is comprised of three styles of gardens representing different eras:
The Italianate Garden, with the magnificent baroque staircase;
The English Garden which, with its exotic elements, represents a rare example of an Anglo-Chinese landscaping;
The Agricultural Park in which an orchard and the iconic wisteria pergola are located.
Florence.
The church of San Miniato in Florence is located above Piazzale Michelangelo and offers a beautiful panorama of Florence.
Built between the 11th and 13th century, the exterior of the Church of San Miniato is decorated with green and white marble in geometric patterns similar to the facades of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella. A mosaic from the 12th century decorates the facade over a central window.
With your back to the front of the church one can enjoy an impressive view of Florence even higher up than the beautiful Piazzale Michelangelo. From this lofty height, one can see from the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio, to the last standing parts of the medieval walls that once surrounded Florence.
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Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte
34 Via delle Porte SanteFlorence.
The church of San Miniato in Florence is located above Piazzale Michelangelo and offers a beautiful panorama of Florence.
Built between the 11th and 13th century, the exterior of the Church of San Miniato is decorated with green and white marble in geometric patterns similar to the facades of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella. A mosaic from the 12th century decorates the facade over a central window.
With your back to the front of the church one can enjoy an impressive view of Florence even higher up than the beautiful Piazzale Michelangelo. From this lofty height, one can see from the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio, to the last standing parts of the medieval walls that once surrounded Florence.
Special Trip, Parks & Nature
Breeding goat chamois with excellent production of goat cheese.
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Azienda Agricola Podere Le Fornaci
74 Via CitilleBreeding goat chamois with excellent production of goat cheese.
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Montefioralle, a small town near Greve in Chianti.
A medieval atmosphere in a dream-like setting, immersed in the rolling hills
Surrounded by stone houses that line the characteristic streets that wind through the village, you'll discover a rare jewel as you give in to the fascination of this place.
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Montefioralle
Montefioralle, a small town near Greve in Chianti.
A medieval atmosphere in a dream-like setting, immersed in the rolling hills
Surrounded by stone houses that line the characteristic streets that wind through the village, you'll discover a rare jewel as you give in to the fascination of this place.
Niccolò Machiavelli (1469 - 1527)
it is one of the largest and most interesting figures of the Renaissance. Varied and cultured writer, he reserved his interests above all for politics, which first of all, he considered a science in its own right.
The house of S. Andrea in Percussina, a hamlet of San Casciano, belonged together with several farms to the writer's family. Here he took refuge after being exiled from Florence in 1512, when the Medici family returned to power in the city.
You can enjoy the typical tuscan kitchen
Villa Machiavelli
64 Via ScopetiNiccolò Machiavelli (1469 - 1527)
it is one of the largest and most interesting figures of the Renaissance. Varied and cultured writer, he reserved his interests above all for politics, which first of all, he considered a science in its own right.
The house of S. Andrea in Percussina, a hamlet of San Casciano, belonged together with several farms to the writer's family. Here he took refuge after being exiled from Florence in 1512, when the Medici family returned to power in the city.
You can enjoy the typical tuscan kitchen
The springs at San Filippo are gorgeous! The calciferous formations, waterfalls and small pools of hot water surrounded by the woods just outside the small town of Bagni San Filippo in the Val d'Orcia will seem to take you to another world. The good thing is that there is an easy path that runs along the river and provides easy access.
Access to these hot springs is completely free! We love to share these little treasures ;-) The area is quite long, but the first pools you find along the path near the road are shallow and therefore do not maintain their heat for long. If you follow the path further into the woods, you reach the massive formation of calcium and waterfall that has earned the nickname of the "White Whale". Here, the hot water of the springs meets the cold water of the river, giving the water a white-blue color that contrasts deeply with the green woods, creating a fascinating setting, particularly once the weather cools down and the warm water meets the cold air. If you keep walking further, you'll reach the rest of the pools that form the full Fosso Bianco right by the paid spa where their pool releases water down into the outdoor pools, increasing the water's temperature. The area has countless pools in which to sit down and relax!
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Bagni San Filippo
The springs at San Filippo are gorgeous! The calciferous formations, waterfalls and small pools of hot water surrounded by the woods just outside the small town of Bagni San Filippo in the Val d'Orcia will seem to take you to another world. The good thing is that there is an easy path that runs along the river and provides easy access.
Access to these hot springs is completely free! We love to share these little treasures ;-) The area is quite long, but the first pools you find along the path near the road are shallow and therefore do not maintain their heat for long. If you follow the path further into the woods, you reach the massive formation of calcium and waterfall that has earned the nickname of the "White Whale". Here, the hot water of the springs meets the cold water of the river, giving the water a white-blue color that contrasts deeply with the green woods, creating a fascinating setting, particularly once the weather cools down and the warm water meets the cold air. If you keep walking further, you'll reach the rest of the pools that form the full Fosso Bianco right by the paid spa where their pool releases water down into the outdoor pools, increasing the water's temperature. The area has countless pools in which to sit down and relax!
Viareggio
A long beach
f you want to enjoy hot springs while in Tuscany, add in a stop to Bagno Vignoni in the Val d'Orcia
Bagno Vignoni is one of those places in Tuscany that is quite popular despite its very small size. Why? Because it is enchanting and charming... and it has hot springs! Add a stop here to also enjoy the wonderful views of the Val d'Orcia all around the small town..
https://www.discovertuscany.com/valdorcia/bagno-vignoni.html
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Bagno Vignoni
f you want to enjoy hot springs while in Tuscany, add in a stop to Bagno Vignoni in the Val d'Orcia
Bagno Vignoni is one of those places in Tuscany that is quite popular despite its very small size. Why? Because it is enchanting and charming... and it has hot springs! Add a stop here to also enjoy the wonderful views of the Val d'Orcia all around the small town..
https://www.discovertuscany.com/valdorcia/bagno-vignoni.html
Cerbaia.
Walks to the lake and refreshment bar, an oasis of peace at the gates of Chianti.
Lago Le Certane
Via Canto alle GracchieCerbaia.
Walks to the lake and refreshment bar, an oasis of peace at the gates of Chianti.
Forte dei Marmi
10 Via RomaA long beach
Balloonintuscany
3 Str. del CerroTavarnelle.
Hot air balloon flight in Chianti.
Florence's Lake.
Do not miss the opportunities to have fun outdoors a few kilometers from Florence! At Lake Bilancino in Mugello you will find water sports, walking trails ...
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Lago di Bilancino
Florence's Lake.
Do not miss the opportunities to have fun outdoors a few kilometers from Florence! At Lake Bilancino in Mugello you will find water sports, walking trails ...
Livorno.
Immersed in the green of the pine forest that runs along the Tyrrhenian beaches, in Marina di Castagneto, it is the largest amusement park in Tuscany.
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CavallinoMatto
1 Via PoLivorno.
Immersed in the green of the pine forest that runs along the Tyrrhenian beaches, in Marina di Castagneto, it is the largest amusement park in Tuscany.
San Casciano in Val di pesa Village.
Here you can rent your bike and choose the tour.
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On the road in Chianti
4B Via BorromeoSan Casciano in Val di pesa Village.
Here you can rent your bike and choose the tour.
Villa Vrindavana is a world of its own, beyond the rush of everyday life, and with its peaceful atmosphere a perfect place to recover from the stress of daily routine. The Italian garden and the expansive forest offer pleasant excursions into nature. You are invited to attend the cultural events, enjoy the culinary specialties, join a yoga session and learn something about Vedic culture. Visitors can take a regular guided tour of Villa Vrindavana in Italian or English. Of course, you can also combine your visit with other activities and attractions in Tuscany.
In the traditional Tuscan garden of Villa Vrindavana there is the vegetarian center Govinda, placed in a historical building with ancient arches and exposed brick walls. In warm weather, visitors can also dine in the outdoor space, surrounded by beautiful flowers and trees and with a breathtaking panoramic view, with its friendly and peaceful atmosphere.
Villa Vrindavana
106/108 Via ScopetiVilla Vrindavana is a world of its own, beyond the rush of everyday life, and with its peaceful atmosphere a perfect place to recover from the stress of daily routine. The Italian garden and the expansive forest offer pleasant excursions into nature. You are invited to attend the cultural events, enjoy the culinary specialties, join a yoga session and learn something about Vedic culture. Visitors can take a regular guided tour of Villa Vrindavana in Italian or English. Of course, you can also combine your visit with other activities and attractions in Tuscany.
In the traditional Tuscan garden of Villa Vrindavana there is the vegetarian center Govinda, placed in a historical building with ancient arches and exposed brick walls. In warm weather, visitors can also dine in the outdoor space, surrounded by beautiful flowers and trees and with a breathtaking panoramic view, with its friendly and peaceful atmosphere.
Rapolano Terme is a small village that is home to an important spa, already known in Roman times. The thermal spring waters are two: the Terme di San Giovanni, in the open country, and the Ancient Querciolaia not far from the center.
In addition to the two spas, Rapolano presents the natural and archaeological sites that are worth visiting.
Not far from the Terme di San Giovanni it is the archaeological site of Campo Muri, with the remains of a settlement from the Etruscan and Roman times with a votive pit called Buca delle Fate, where they celebrated the cult of the thermal waters.
Near the Terme Querciolaia is the Water Park, a park dedicated to the travertine formed with limestone deposits of thermal waters, there are sculptures and findings. The “Back Donkey” and “Polecat” are two natural areas created by the thermal waters. Also worth seeing is the Museum of Ancient Grange, the grain storage restored to its splendor and the Oil Museum to find out machinery and equipment of one-time farming.
Not far also the village of Modanella with the medieval castle.
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Rapolano Terme
Rapolano Terme is a small village that is home to an important spa, already known in Roman times. The thermal spring waters are two: the Terme di San Giovanni, in the open country, and the Ancient Querciolaia not far from the center.
In addition to the two spas, Rapolano presents the natural and archaeological sites that are worth visiting.
Not far from the Terme di San Giovanni it is the archaeological site of Campo Muri, with the remains of a settlement from the Etruscan and Roman times with a votive pit called Buca delle Fate, where they celebrated the cult of the thermal waters.
Near the Terme Querciolaia is the Water Park, a park dedicated to the travertine formed with limestone deposits of thermal waters, there are sculptures and findings. The “Back Donkey” and “Polecat” are two natural areas created by the thermal waters. Also worth seeing is the Museum of Ancient Grange, the grain storage restored to its splendor and the Oil Museum to find out machinery and equipment of one-time farming.
Not far also the village of Modanella with the medieval castle.
San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Beautiful natural park along the Pesa river where you can have lunch outdoors at the tables or at the restaurant. You can practice various sports such as hiking, biking, tennis etc. There is a cycle path along the river that goes from Sambuca to Cerbaia.
Parco La Botte station
San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Beautiful natural park along the Pesa river where you can have lunch outdoors at the tables or at the restaurant. You can practice various sports such as hiking, biking, tennis etc. There is a cycle path along the river that goes from Sambuca to Cerbaia.
Tuscany & Chianti area cities
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls form "an unforgettable skyline". Within the walls, the well-preserved buildings include notable examples of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with outstanding examples of secular buildings as well as churches.
San Gimignano rises on top of a hill 334m above sea level, clearly visible in the distance with its many towers. Today 13 towers remain of the 72 towers of the fourteenth century, when every well off family built a tower to show its economical power.
Towers were used in a different way. Rooms were very narrow, generally 1x2m; there were a few openings, and the walls, about 2m thick, assured cool temperature in summer and hot in winter. Almost all the towers were built next to other buildings in perishable materials such as wood and earth. In medieval times the tower was the higher symbol of power, mainly because the building process was not simple or cheap at all. Materials needed to be dug and transferred to town, and the building site arranged. Only the richest families of merchants and moneylenders could afford the works of construction.
The house occupied just part of the tower. The ground floor consisted of workshops, the first floor of bedrooms, and the higher level of the kitchen. The destination of each room followed the simplest security rules. The kitchen, where a fire was usually lighted, was located on the highest live-in room, to escape in case of accidental fire.
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San Gimignano
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls form "an unforgettable skyline". Within the walls, the well-preserved buildings include notable examples of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with outstanding examples of secular buildings as well as churches.
San Gimignano rises on top of a hill 334m above sea level, clearly visible in the distance with its many towers. Today 13 towers remain of the 72 towers of the fourteenth century, when every well off family built a tower to show its economical power.
Towers were used in a different way. Rooms were very narrow, generally 1x2m; there were a few openings, and the walls, about 2m thick, assured cool temperature in summer and hot in winter. Almost all the towers were built next to other buildings in perishable materials such as wood and earth. In medieval times the tower was the higher symbol of power, mainly because the building process was not simple or cheap at all. Materials needed to be dug and transferred to town, and the building site arranged. Only the richest families of merchants and moneylenders could afford the works of construction.
The house occupied just part of the tower. The ground floor consisted of workshops, the first floor of bedrooms, and the higher level of the kitchen. The destination of each room followed the simplest security rules. The kitchen, where a fire was usually lighted, was located on the highest live-in room, to escape in case of accidental fire.
Walk its 16th Century Walls.
A great way to start exploring Lucca is to start with a walk along the old city walls, Lucca's most distinctive element known worldwide. Why are they famous? They are the only ones in all of Italy to be completely accessible on foot, bike or by car (even if cars are now forbidden, the local police does go on their rounds by car). This means over 4 kilometers of panoramic walkway overlooking the city of Lucca - both in and out - and those secret corners that you won’t be able to discover by walking through the small streets of the old city center.
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Lucca
Walk its 16th Century Walls.
A great way to start exploring Lucca is to start with a walk along the old city walls, Lucca's most distinctive element known worldwide. Why are they famous? They are the only ones in all of Italy to be completely accessible on foot, bike or by car (even if cars are now forbidden, the local police does go on their rounds by car). This means over 4 kilometers of panoramic walkway overlooking the city of Lucca - both in and out - and those secret corners that you won’t be able to discover by walking through the small streets of the old city center.
Do not miss to see Piazza del Campo , where every summer is performed the famous Palio delle contrade, race with horses.
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Siena
Do not miss to see Piazza del Campo , where every summer is performed the famous Palio delle contrade, race with horses.
Time and history, art and lifestyle, people and their stories over thousands and thousands of years: this is Volterra.
An Etruscan and Roman capital, a pearl of medieval art, crossroads of people, a coffer of artworks, the town dominates the beautiful surroundings, pristine and moving, of the Valdicecina.
Built on a hilly ridge of the Pliocene, between the valleys of Era and Cecina, surrounded by a double row of walls, the Etruscan and the medieval ones, Volterra, in the province of Pisa, (545 m. a.s.l.) is one of the most important centers of Tuscany, both for the presence of monuments that witness to the civilizations that have succeeded one another during 30 centuries, and for the production of Tuscan alabaster. The objects made with it today are among the most typical and traditional products of Italian craftsmanship.
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Volterra
Time and history, art and lifestyle, people and their stories over thousands and thousands of years: this is Volterra.
An Etruscan and Roman capital, a pearl of medieval art, crossroads of people, a coffer of artworks, the town dominates the beautiful surroundings, pristine and moving, of the Valdicecina.
Built on a hilly ridge of the Pliocene, between the valleys of Era and Cecina, surrounded by a double row of walls, the Etruscan and the medieval ones, Volterra, in the province of Pisa, (545 m. a.s.l.) is one of the most important centers of Tuscany, both for the presence of monuments that witness to the civilizations that have succeeded one another during 30 centuries, and for the production of Tuscan alabaster. The objects made with it today are among the most typical and traditional products of Italian craftsmanship.
Pisa is known worldwide mostly just for its Leaning Tower, but we encourage you not forget that there are many other reasons for visiting this wonderful city.
Piazza dei Miracoli, the Square of Miracles with its Leaning Tower it's a marvellous place.
The Cathedral is a wonderful example of Pisan-Romanesque architecture whose white-and-grey marble façade has been decorated with polychrome marble, creating a great first impact. The interiors, on the other hand, have been realized with white-and-black marbles. The bell tower, about 50 meters high, is known worldwide for its unintended tilt to one side. Why? The ground is too soft underneath! It is inadequate to support the tower's structure and weight and this was already evident from the very start, before it was even finished.
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Province of Pisa
Pisa is known worldwide mostly just for its Leaning Tower, but we encourage you not forget that there are many other reasons for visiting this wonderful city.
Piazza dei Miracoli, the Square of Miracles with its Leaning Tower it's a marvellous place.
The Cathedral is a wonderful example of Pisan-Romanesque architecture whose white-and-grey marble façade has been decorated with polychrome marble, creating a great first impact. The interiors, on the other hand, have been realized with white-and-black marbles. The bell tower, about 50 meters high, is known worldwide for its unintended tilt to one side. Why? The ground is too soft underneath! It is inadequate to support the tower's structure and weight and this was already evident from the very start, before it was even finished.
Chianti generally begins with a stop in Greve, where you cannot only explore the flavors of the vineyards but also art, history and culinary delights all set in a quaint and characteristic backdrop. Greve is along the Chiantigiana full of great views and breath-taking scenery.
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Greve in Chianti
8 Piazza Giacomo MatteottiChianti generally begins with a stop in Greve, where you cannot only explore the flavors of the vineyards but also art, history and culinary delights all set in a quaint and characteristic backdrop. Greve is along the Chiantigiana full of great views and breath-taking scenery.
Monteriggioni
Small medieval town surrounded by walls and towers
Certaldo
A medieval village with Roman Etruscan origins.
Typical Chianti Village.. where you can find a good red wine and a famous butcher.
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Panzano
Typical Chianti Village.. where you can find a good red wine and a famous butcher.
Impruneta is world famous for its artistic sculptures and its terracotta pots.
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Impruneta
Impruneta is world famous for its artistic sculptures and its terracotta pots.
Small town 17 km away from Florence, fortified and walled town is a destination on the wine route “Chianti Colli Fiorentini.”
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San Casciano In Val di Pesa
Small town 17 km away from Florence, fortified and walled town is a destination on the wine route “Chianti Colli Fiorentini.”
Shopping
Ancient herbal extracts and perfumes , famous all over the world.
www.smnovella.it
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ऑफिसिना प्रोफ्यूमो-फार्मास्यूटिका दी सांता मारिया नोवेला दवाखाना और इत्र बनाने की फैक्ट्री
16 Via della ScalaAncient herbal extracts and perfumes , famous all over the world.
www.smnovella.it
Outlet-shopping.
The unmistakable landscape of Tuscany that
frames the most prestigious high fashion brands,
the style in every detail combined with the attention
and care of tailor-made services,
the gourmet path to savor the authenticity
of the territory not only through the eyes:
all of this is The Mall Firenze,
a unique blend of fashion, environment and elegance.
https://firenze.themall.it/en/outlet-italy/homepage/
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The Mall
Outlet-shopping.
The unmistakable landscape of Tuscany that
frames the most prestigious high fashion brands,
the style in every detail combined with the attention
and care of tailor-made services,
the gourmet path to savor the authenticity
of the territory not only through the eyes:
all of this is The Mall Firenze,
a unique blend of fashion, environment and elegance.
https://firenze.themall.it/en/outlet-italy/homepage/
Gucci
32r Via RomaSalvatore Ferragamo
14r Via de' TornabuoniPrada Firenze Via Tornabuoni
53R Via de' TornabuoniThe Barberino Designer Outlet is a shopping village: located in a suburban area, only 30 minutes from Florence!
It looks like a small town with many "houses" side by side that lodge the shops.
Among the advantages of an outlet like the Barberino Designer Outlet is undoubtedly the high concentration of stores of major brands in a limited area. You'll find Italian and international famous brands such as Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Cavalli, Patrizia Pepe, Michael Kors, Pinko, Furla, but many international ones such as Guess, Twin Set, Desigual, Hugo Boss, Nike and Adidas, to name a few among the best known.
Shopping can make you hungry, especially if you choose to stay at Barberino Designer Outlet all day. Don't worry, you can take a break at one of the bars or restaurants in the center of the outlets. You will find pizza, traditional Tuscan dishes, but also a point of Asian cuisine if you prefer more inventive dishes.
If you visit the Outlet with your children, there is a playground where they can romp a bit between one purchase and the other (it is open to children ages 3 and up).
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Barberino Designer Outlet
Via MeucciThe Barberino Designer Outlet is a shopping village: located in a suburban area, only 30 minutes from Florence!
It looks like a small town with many "houses" side by side that lodge the shops.
Among the advantages of an outlet like the Barberino Designer Outlet is undoubtedly the high concentration of stores of major brands in a limited area. You'll find Italian and international famous brands such as Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Cavalli, Patrizia Pepe, Michael Kors, Pinko, Furla, but many international ones such as Guess, Twin Set, Desigual, Hugo Boss, Nike and Adidas, to name a few among the best known.
Shopping can make you hungry, especially if you choose to stay at Barberino Designer Outlet all day. Don't worry, you can take a break at one of the bars or restaurants in the center of the outlets. You will find pizza, traditional Tuscan dishes, but also a point of Asian cuisine if you prefer more inventive dishes.
If you visit the Outlet with your children, there is a playground where they can romp a bit between one purchase and the other (it is open to children ages 3 and up).