The Outskirts

San MiniatoSan Miniato,

a medieval village long famous for it’s tower and it’s dominating position overlooking the surrounding countryside; today it is well known as “the city of truffles”, because of the presence in the area of the precious tuber

MontaioneMontaione
small historical centre, well known for it’s craftsmanship, and for the ancient villas present in its neighbourhood; it’s also a place of remarkable interest for the presence of numerous organic farms

CertaldoCertaldo,
very well preserved medieval castle, full of fascination, from which you can enjoy a splendid panorama; it is the birthplace of Giovanni Boccaccio and a thriving cultural centre, home of the theatre and music street festival, Mercantia

VolterraVolterra,
famous for the quarrying and carving of alabaster, preserves a notale historical centre Etruscan origin, and the most important museum dedicated to that ancient civilisation

MonteriggioniMonteriggioni
grand medieval castle, famous for parish churches which surround it; an evocative and romantic place

San GiminianoSan Giminiano,
for the characteristic medieval architecture of its historic centre it has been declared by UNESCO a world heritage site. It is where superb white wine Vernaccia, is produced. Tea with Mussolini was filmed here

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