Situated in the famous wine-making region of Chianti in Tuscany is the charming hilltop town of Castellina in Chianti.
This small commune has a lot to offer tourists and can easily be reached as it lies along the Chiantigiana road between Florence and Siena. Florence is only 35 kilometres north of Castellina in Chianti and Siena is around 15 kilometres south-east of it.
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Castellina in Chianti dates back to Etruscan times but during the bitter territorial feuds between Florence and Siena several centuries ago, it was savagely destroyed and rebuilt on many occasions. Each time it was built with stronger defensive walls in the hope of protecting it in the future.
This small commune has a lot to offer tourists and can easily be reached as it lies along the Chiantigiana road between Florence and Siena. Florence is only 35 kilometres north of Castellina in Chianti and Siena is around 15 kilometres south-east of it.
Book into a luxury villa in Chianti where you can indulge in the finest accommodation, food, wine and scenery this area of Tuscany has to offer!
Castellina in Chianti dates back to Etruscan times but during the bitter territorial feuds between Florence and Siena several centuries ago, it was savagely destroyed and rebuilt on many occasions. Each time it was built with stronger defensive walls in the hope of protecting it in the future.
Explore a fascinating underground tunnel that runs under these old defensive walls called Via delle Volte. Today it’s populated with quaint little shops and restaurants, with light filtering in from the Chianti countryside through tiny windows along the tunnel.
The Via della Volte encircles the town underground and above ground, the Via Ferruccio runs across the historic town centre.
There are many interesting shops here to stroll around including a renowned old wine shop which provides an interesting history of wine making in the Chianti region.
The Via della Volte encircles the town underground and above ground, the Via Ferruccio runs across the historic town centre.
There are many interesting shops here to stroll around including a renowned old wine shop which provides an interesting history of wine making in the Chianti region.
Visit the beautiful church of San Salvatore which houses a precious fresco by Lorenzo Bicci of the Virgin and Child. Explore the large 14th century fortress of Castellina in Chianti which has an impressively tall tower.
Inside tourists can walk around the Archaeological Museum of Chianti which displays some incredible artefacts uncovered in the surrounding area.
Nearby to Castellina in Chianti is the Etruscan tomb of Montecalvaro which is a wonderful example of this civilisation’s unique architectural style.
Visit other charming towns in the Chianti region such as Greve in Chianti, Monteriggioni , Radda in Chianti and Barberino Val d’Elsa on your next trip to this Tuscan wine making paradise!
Inside tourists can walk around the Archaeological Museum of Chianti which displays some incredible artefacts uncovered in the surrounding area.
Nearby to Castellina in Chianti is the Etruscan tomb of Montecalvaro which is a wonderful example of this civilisation’s unique architectural style.
Visit other charming towns in the Chianti region such as Greve in Chianti, Monteriggioni , Radda in Chianti and Barberino Val d’Elsa on your next trip to this Tuscan wine making paradise!
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