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Italy,
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Chianti accommodation, holiday
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The Chianti region is nestled between the towns of
Siena and Florence. Chianti can be
compared to a unique vineyard. Hundred of rows
represent the most characteristic feature of Chianti,
the land where excellent wines are produced. Chianti
wine's quality is the result of millenary knowledge
and great tradition for wine-making.
Chianti is a major Italian wine-growing region and is
rich in culture, scenery and attractions. It is also
known throughout the world for exceptional food.
In addition to fabulous vineyards and olive
groves, famous internationally for their wine and
oil; there are abbeys, villas, castles, farm houses,
and restaurants to visit and enjoy. The heart
of the Tuscan countryside also offers majestic
hills, friendly people, and a relaxed atmosphere of
country life. Most important tourist
centers are : Greve in Chianti
| Castellina in Chianti |
Castelnuovo Berardenga
| Gaiole in Chianti |
Radda in Chianti.
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- Greve in Chianti:
Right in the center of Tuscany, on a hill top covered entirely by trees and
vineyards, in the middle of beautiful scenery stands the village of Greve in Chianti.
In the heart of Chianti, halfway between Siena and Florence, Greve in
Chianti, the "city of wine", with its vineyards, olive groves, castles,
churches and medieval hamlets is the unavoidable choice for visitors
who are looking for a real taste of Tuscany. A very important Chianti Classico wine tasting center
has been established in Greve in Chianti.
In this wine shop visitors have easy access to a selection of over a
hundred wines, in addition to a wide range of other local products.
- Events: A weekly market in the main piazza (Piazza Matteotti) of Greve
in Chianti takes place every Saturday morning | Antiques and collectors'
fair twice a year on Easter Monday and the 2nd Sunday of October | "Plants
and flowers market exhibition" - 1st Sunday of May | Chianti Wine
Festival - 2nd weekend of September and preceding Friday | Grape
harvest late September or early October.
Panzano in Chianti : "Celebration of the Good Season" ("Festa della
Stagione Bona") on April 25.
Strada in Chianti: "Festival of Peasant Civilisation "- 4th week in the
month of April
Lucolena: "Chestnut Festival" - last Sunday in October
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Castellina in Chianti : This pleasant little place at 20 km. from Siena is 288 m. above sea level
and enjoys the view of three valleys. It is a quaint village surrounded
with medieval walls and protected by a huge battlemented fortress and tower.
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- Castelnuovo Berardenga: Lovely Village South of Siena.
Sights to see: Villa Chigi classic "Italian garden". The park hosts a
wide variety of trees, a nice fountain by Tito Sarrocchi (1866)
and a large collection of statues dedicated to great musicians, a sort
of gallery of music. | Museo del Paesaggio (Landscape museum) |
The Parish Church of Pacina | San Gusmč, small fortress preserving the
ancient medieval look with the 13 C defensive works and the ancient
doors. | Pievasciata | Vagliagli beautiful borgo in excellent
panoramic location | Badia d'Ombrone | San Felice | Certosa
di Pontignano, a very harmonious complex of medieval and renaissance
buildings | Villa a Sesta | Borgo Monastero.
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- Gaiole in Chianti:
Sights to see: Castello di Brolio, a
pentagonal fortress-castle on the side of a hill at 12 km. from
Gaiole in Chianti and 23 km. from Siena. Dating
back to the 9th Century, it is a very impressive castle. It preserves
the ancient keep, the fortifications and the chapel |
Parish Church of Santa Maria a Spaltenna |
The 13 C suggesting fortress of "Vertine" that keep one's ancient
look | Parish church of San Giusto in
Salcio | Parish church of San Polo in Rosso
| The Castello di Meleto, perfectly
preserved is a rare example of a fortified medieval farm, with
impressive circular towers, overlooking the surrounding vineyards of
Chianti Classico | Castello di Cacchiano
| Badia a Coltibuono a 11th C Romanesque
abbey and cloister, nowadays transformed into wine cellars.
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- Radda in Chianti:
On the side of a hill in a panoramic position 533 m. above sea level.
The old walls and towers are still admirable. In the Palazzo
Comunale (Town hall) there are some coats of arms of the "Podesta" (
bailiffs), and a good 15th century fresco of the Sienese school.
Sights: Palazzo del podesta | Convento dei
Fancescani | Castello di Volpaia.
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A trip to Chianti represents a unique and unforgettable experience
for everyone involved.
The best way to visit Chianti is to come
by car from Florence or Siena
along Route 222, the very attractive "Chiantigiana" highway passing
through the Chianti wine area.
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