Today we feature Villa Albertina, a luxury vacation villa situated in the Tuscan countryside near Montespertoli, Certaldo, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa and San Casciano Val di Pesa, 37 km from Florence on the border of the Chianti Classico wine zone of Tuscany. We offer 5 air conditioned bedrooms, all with a private bathroom, and can […]
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What to see in Impruneta Tuscany Italy
Close to Florence and just outside the Chianti Classico wine zone, the town of Impruneta deserves a visit by anyone interested in the plastic arts. Impruneta is the home of Tuscan terracotta and, increasingly, of hand-painted ceramics. Impruneta is also the location of one of the most famous basilicas in Tuscany, the Sanctuary of Santa […]
Greve Museum of Sacred Art
There are a number of small museums of religious art scattered throughout Chianti. While not calling for a detour, these museums are well worth a visit when you are in the area. Usually, they house minor art works collected together from deconsecrated churches in the area plus more important works that cannot be displayed unprotected […]