In the scenic province of Florence, close to the ceramics town of Montelupo, is Montespertoli. Situated on a scenic hilltop, like many Italian towns, Montespertoli is close to the picturesque Colle Val d’Elsa where tourists can lose themselves in the midst of nature and tranquillity!
Stay in a superb holiday villa in Montespertoli where you can easily travel around and see all the attractions this area has to offer.
There’s a wealth of evidence remaining in Montespertoli that tells an interesting tale of early human settlements here.
There are several remnants of fascinating Roman and Etruscan civilisations that are certainly worth a look around.
Stay in a superb holiday villa in Montespertoli where you can easily travel around and see all the attractions this area has to offer.
There’s a wealth of evidence remaining in Montespertoli that tells an interesting tale of early human settlements here.
There are several remnants of fascinating Roman and Etruscan civilisations that are certainly worth a look around.
There are some superb churches here to admire. Be sure to walk around the magnificent exterior and interior of the beautiful Pieve di San Pietro and the 16th century church of Sant’ Andrea. It houses a stunning painting of ‘Madonna with Saints’ that is believed to have been painted by Niccolò di Pietro Gerini.
There are three castles in the area. One is called the Castle of Montegufoni, another is called the Castle of Sonnino which is now a successful winery and the third is the castle of Poppiano which offers fantastic tours and wine tastings.
There are three castles in the area. One is called the Castle of Montegufoni, another is called the Castle of Sonnino which is now a successful winery and the third is the castle of Poppiano which offers fantastic tours and wine tastings.
Montespertoli is close to the famous Via Francigena, a renowned pilgrim route that leads from different corners of Europe, right into the city of Rome! Tourists will not be disappointed by the selection of food and wine available here as Montespertoli is especially famous for their fragrant olive oil and pungent wines.
At the end of May each year, the ‘Mostra del Chianti’ wine festivals takes place for an entire week where visitors have the perfect opportunity to get involved with the celebrations and taste the best this fruitful area has to offer.
Montespertoli hosts a delicious wild boar festival in June and an entertaining classical music festival in July so there’s certainly no shortage of things to do and see if you come here at this time of year. So why not add Montespertoli to your travel itinerary of Tuscany and get ready to have an incredible experience when you visit!
At the end of May each year, the ‘Mostra del Chianti’ wine festivals takes place for an entire week where visitors have the perfect opportunity to get involved with the celebrations and taste the best this fruitful area has to offer.
Montespertoli hosts a delicious wild boar festival in June and an entertaining classical music festival in July so there’s certainly no shortage of things to do and see if you come here at this time of year. So why not add Montespertoli to your travel itinerary of Tuscany and get ready to have an incredible experience when you visit!
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picture 1: Lorenzo.antiga / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Vignaccia76 / CC BY 3.0;
picture 3: Vignaccia76 / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Lorenzo.antiga / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Vignaccia76 / CC BY 3.0;
picture 3: Vignaccia76 / CC BY-SA 3.0
