For a peaceful yet fascinating place to visit during your holiday to Tuscany, Castelfiorentino is perfect for the tourists that like to see the little Tuscan towns off the beaten track. Situated between the Arno River valley and the north face of Elsa valley, Castelfiorentino was once a military base because it was of equal distance from the main Renaissance cities of Pisa, Siena and Florence. It was originally built on the side of the famous Via Francigena pilgrim route to facilitate the many travellers who passed by and needed somewhere to eat and rest for the night.
Visitors have a fantastic range of exclusive villas in Castelfiorentino with excellent customer reviews. The town’s original name was Castelvecchio, meaning ‘old castle’ because it grew on the site of an ancient Roman castle known as Timignano. It was a huge fortress with doubled layer walls with five gates and a lookout tower. Some of its ruins can still be seen today by tourists. In 1149, the town’s name was changed to Castelfiorentino because of its close relations with the city of Florence.
Visitors have a fantastic range of exclusive villas in Castelfiorentino with excellent customer reviews. The town’s original name was Castelvecchio, meaning ‘old castle’ because it grew on the site of an ancient Roman castle known as Timignano. It was a huge fortress with doubled layer walls with five gates and a lookout tower. Some of its ruins can still be seen today by tourists. In 1149, the town’s name was changed to Castelfiorentino because of its close relations with the city of Florence.
Tourists would thoroughly enjoy a walk around the town’s medieval centre and could start their day by heading to the beautiful tree lined Piazza Gramsci and admiring the beautiful architecture of the town theatre built in the 19th century. Then a trip to the museum in Castelfiorentino dedicated to the famous Renaissance painter from this area, Benozzo Gozzoli would be a worthwhile tourist venture.
Admire some of his finest paintings and frescoes, including his famous ‘Madonna della Tosse’ and ‘Madonna della Visitazione’. Tourists can learn all about Gozzoli’s life and artistic career and how the love for his native area inspired many of his paintings. The museum is open Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7pm, Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10-12pm and 4-7pm, Mondays and Fridays are for group tours only and it’s closed on Wednesday. Entry is only €3. Another lovely tourist attraction is the Santa Veridiana church that houses magnificent paintings by Doccio di Buoninsegna, Taddeo Gaddi and Benozzo Gozzoli. There’s a stunning lawn in front of it where visitors could enjoy a tasty picnic lunch!
Admire some of his finest paintings and frescoes, including his famous ‘Madonna della Tosse’ and ‘Madonna della Visitazione’. Tourists can learn all about Gozzoli’s life and artistic career and how the love for his native area inspired many of his paintings. The museum is open Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7pm, Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10-12pm and 4-7pm, Mondays and Fridays are for group tours only and it’s closed on Wednesday. Entry is only €3. Another lovely tourist attraction is the Santa Veridiana church that houses magnificent paintings by Doccio di Buoninsegna, Taddeo Gaddi and Benozzo Gozzoli. There’s a stunning lawn in front of it where visitors could enjoy a tasty picnic lunch!
Tourists can enjoy a range of exciting festivals that are hosted in Castelfiorentino throughout the year, there’s even a festival to celebrate the changing of seasons! The ‘In Canti & Banchi’ festival is held on the fourth week of May where there is a street theatre, a ballad singing competition, music, dancing and trade markets. There’s a ‘Cinema under the Star’s’ festival during the month of August and tourists would also enjoy ‘Il Giorno Più Dolce dell'Anno’ hosted on the third Sunday of September. Literally meaning ‘The sweetest day of the year’, tourists can enjoy the many sweets, chocolates, cakes and biscuits that the locals make to celebrate the day.
There’s so much to do and see in Castelfiorentino, it’s a sure bet to be a treasured tourist experience!Book now your favorite holiday rental on www.tuscany-villas.it
There’s so much to do and see in Castelfiorentino, it’s a sure bet to be a treasured tourist experience!Book now your favorite holiday rental on www.tuscany-villas.it
