Surroundings

Certaldo is located in the heart of Val D'Elsa, halfway between Florence and Siena. The town has a lower modern part and an upper one, surrounded by walls with 3 entrance doors. The town is known for being the birthplace of the poet Giovanni Boccaccio who was born in town and surely died here in 1375.

Monteriggioni is located at the top of a gentle hill surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. This small village with a unique round wall was founded in the second decade of the thirteenth Century by the Republic of Siena, with the main purpose of creating a defensive outpost against its rival Florence.

Volterra boasts a great craftsmanship. The symbol of the city is the alabaster, a material worked here since the Etruscans times, with an extraordinary resistance and shine. The Roman presence is also documented in Volterra by the important remains of the Teatro di Vallebona, of which you can visit

Whatever your destination is, Greve, Castellina, Radda or Gaiole in Chianti, you can't miss tasting a glass of wine in this large territory over the hills between Florence and Siena. Land of the renowned ''Black Rooster'' label, the Chianti Region is definitely a spot not to be missed during your holidays

To describe Siena it is necessary to start from its main square, Piazza del Campo, with that typical shell shape, the same where the well-known Palio takes place, full of restaurants and cafés, where tourists stop to admire the surrounding monuments and the imposing Tower of Mangia. The Palio is an

Florence is a real treasure trove of art. Not surprisingly renamed as the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence hosts some of the greatest masterpieces in the art history, mainly exhibited at the Uffizi Gallery. While strolling through its wonderful squares and streets, you won't be able to take your

The stunning leaning tower has turned Pisa a well-known destination in every part of the globe. Built in 1173, it is not clear yet who was commissioned to complete the work of the imposing tower, with a total height of 57 meters. For many years, up to the recent works, the project was attributed to

When you think about Tuscany one of the first images that comes up to our your mind are the typical wheat fields and the long avenues dotted with cypresses. The Val D'orcia extends between Siena and Grosseto and offers its visitors true postcard-like views. It is definitely one of the most dreamy corners