Buti Holiday Rental Podere di Mero Casolare located Tuscany, Italy.

Sleeps	8
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2
Floor Area	100 m²

Palio Di Buti: An Incredible And Historic Horse Race In Tuscany

For those who like to travel when tourist crowds are at their smallest, winter is a great time to visit Tuscany: it is when you can readily visit the most famous and popular tourist attractions without having to queue for long periods of time, when prices for things and various travel costs are often at their lowest, when things are most authentic and locals have the most energy for visitors as they aren’t coming in their swathes, and it is when the whole region seems like a different place entirely without the tourist crowds that arrive in summer.

However, you might also wish to experience many of the traditions and festivals that only take place during the high season in Tuscany. If this is the case, then fear not as the town of Buti, near Pisa, has the answer for you and makes for an ideal winter destination in Tuscany. If you are looking for the best time of year to visit Pisa, then come in time for the Palio di Buti. Find a vacation rental in Pisa and head to this town and this festival to get a slice of the palio tradition while enjoying the most peaceful time of the year in the region.

Tucked into the picturesque Pisan Mountains in Tuscany is the beautiful village of Vicopisano. It’s situated on the eastern slopes surrounded by the River Arno and River Auser flowing down on either side of it.

There’s a spectacular castle here that was built in the 9th century that once dominated the entire Arno valley; its dominion stretched from San Miniato to the Tuscan coast.

For those wishing to stay in this area for a few days, why not choose to stay in a gorgeous luxury villa in Cascina, only a few kilometres from Vicopisano?

Walk around the magnificent stronghold wall that was designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi, lined with large lookout towers and high battlements. This was once a town that had to fiercely defend itself from power hungry provinces that wanted to seize control of the area. These battlements protected the townspeople from invasion and weapons like boiling oil and flaming arrows would have been launched over these high walls down upon their unfortunate attackers! Nowadays, visitors can climb up to some of these towers along the wall and admire the stunning beauty of the surrounding landscape.

If you're spending any of your Tuscan holidays in the coastal province of Pisa then why not take a day to explore the spectacular walled town of Bientina? This beautiful place was protected from attack during the provincial wars of the Middle Ages by a deep moat that runs around its outer fortress walls and could only be entered through four drawbridges.

Why not stay a day or two in a luxury villa in Orentano, a nearby town, with excellent views of the area?

Bientina, meaning ‘Two Hedges’ is a very ancient town, with written records of its existence dating as far back as the year 793.

Visitors wishing to spend a day or two in or around this historical place have a fine selection of vacation villas and other great value holiday rentals to choose from.

Worth visiting on arrival to the town is the magnificent church of Santa Maria Assunta which has a massive nine altars! There are many exquisite oil paintings hung here that were created by famous Tuscan artists that date from the 16th and 17th centuries. Also here is a 17th century organ designed by Bartolomeo Ravani di Lucca.

You may have read our previous article about the great work of a non-profit Italian organization called the FAI (Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano). They launched an innovative project called ‘Luoghi del Cuore’ which is aimed at raising awareness of national cultural and historical attractions which have fallen into disrepair and require funding to restore them to their former glory.

This year the votes are pouring in and so far in 2014, a beautiful Tuscan landmark called the ‘Certosa of Calci’ is leading the way! Situated only ten kilometres from Pisa is an ancient monastery of the Certosine Order in Graziosa Valley. Founded in 1366 it began as a humble residence of monks and continued as one for several centuries.

Stay in a charming villa rental in Pisa where you can easily visit the Certosa of Calci among many other intriguing attractions in the province.

The University of Pisa is one of the oldest universities in the world and it is also home to a Natural History Museum that is also one of the oldest museums in the world. It has a surprisingly impressive and rich collection that could compete with any natural history museum in the world. If you have found a vacation rental in Pisa and you are looking for somewhere to spend a couple of hours out of the sun and learning more about the natural world, this is a fun and educational spot that is perfect to do just that!

Located in the Pisa Charterhouse (the Carthusian Monastery of Calci), 10km from the city of Pisa in the comune of Calci, the Natural History Museum of the University of Pisa (Museo Di Storia Naturale dell'Università di Pisa) was founded in 1596 by Grand Duke Ferdinand I of Tuscany. Originally composed of specimens sent from the Florentine palaces of the Medici and the Uffizi, in particular, it was somewhat fashioned on the German idea of a “wonderland”, meaning that it gathered together a variety of natural curiosities and oddities. This selection of minerals, zoo animals, skeletons, fossils, and more eventually expanded into a proper institution in its own right and became an early example of a natural history museum, which boasted a rich and impressive collection.

Spend a fascinating few hours in the welcoming town of Calci in Pisa province. The origin of the town’s name comes from the Latin terms ‘calx’ and ‘calcis’ meaning lime. This mineral is abundant in stone quarries around Calci town.

Choose from a wide range of stunning Tuscan luxury villas or peacefully located vacation rentals with a pool in the Calci area.

This quaint little commune is tucked in the amphitheatre shaped Val Grazioso at the foot of the Pisa Mountains. Calci is surrounded by olive groves, chestnut forests and fragrant pine woods which make it look like a perfect scene out of a fairy tale!

Guest Reviews for Podere di Mero Casolare

Monique V.
Zoetermeer (Nl)

Good 3^/5 Villa Review Rating Details

Ligging huis is centraal, weinig toeristen. Tuinmeubilair is alleen geschikt voor het eten. Geen relaxstoelen om even lekker in de tuin te zitten (was slechts 1 aanwezig voor 8 personen). Bij warmte is het huis te warm van binnen. 1 mobiele airco aanwezig kon de capaciteit niet aan en maakte heel erg lawaai. Bedden waren slecht, tevens 2 slaapkamers met stapelbed wat niet geschikt is voor kinderen vanaf 12 jaar en dit staat niet duidelijk op de website aangegeven. Keukengerei heel oud en incompleet. Zwembad was goed en werd netjes onderhouden. Host was verder vriendelijk en doen er alles aan om je verblijf aangenaam te maken en geven veel tips over de omgeving. Ik vond het huisje te duur voor wat je krijgt.

Submitted: 01 Sep 2024

Rental Week: 20 Jul 2024

Podere di Mero Casolare

Wonderful independent holiday home with pool, WIFI, TV and terrace

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Palio Di Buti: An Incredible And Historic Horse Race In Tuscany

Visit The Lovely Medieval Village Of Vicopisano In Pisa!

The Cultural Delights You Can Find In The Town Of Bientina!

Visit The Certosa Of Calci In Pisa

Discover The Wonders Of The Natural History Museum Of The University Of Pisa

Visit The Splendid Town Of Calci In Pisa!

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