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A castle that's perhaps a little less well-known, but no less important. It's worth a visit inside; it's a magical place if combined with a good guided tour. We found ourselves at the door, and by chance, a lady who loved her job guided us with stories and anecdotes, transporting us back to a time long gone. Thank you 👏👏

A special place with many hidden corners. There is also no shortage of restaurants.

The Roccaforte di Staggia Senese, also known as Castello di Staggia, is an impressive medieval fortress located in the municipality of Poggibonsi, in the province of Siena. The fortress dates back to the 10th century and has a rich history of conflict between the cities of Florence and Siena. The castle was expanded and fortified in the 14th century by the Franzesi family, and later by the Florentines, with the help of the famous architect Filippo Brunelleschi. The walls of the fortress are still largely intact and offer a fascinating insight into medieval military architecture. Today, the Rocca di Staggia is a popular tourist destination, where visitors can enjoy guided tours and events in a historical setting.

Inserted among the most beautiful villages in Italy, this hamlet of Greve in Chianti reserves an atmosphere suspended in time, between stone houses and alleys and medieval fortifications.

Ideal stop for lunch.

Drinking water fountain, for 10 cents you can get 1 liter of fresh water.

Palazzo Pretorio, the most representative monument of Certaldo, was the ancient residence of the Alberti counts, built around the end of the 12th century on the ruins of the ancient houses of this family. The prisons, the audience hall, the archive, the chapel and the private quarters of the Vicars can still be visited today. On the facade and inside the palace there are numerous coats of arms, each of which represents the effigy of the family of each Vicar who governed and lived here. In the Palace you can admire frescoes and sinopias from the 15th and 16th centuries. For further information: https://www.comune.certaldo.fi.it/it/page/palazzo-pretorio

This medieval village, once heavily contested between the republics of Florence and Siena, today attracts visitors with its authentic medieval structure, ancient stone houses, part of the castle and largely preserved walls that still have three gates. Despite the uncertainty about its connection to Amerigo Vespucci, who owned a palace in the village, Montefioralle offers a unique atmosphere that transports visitors back in time. It is a place valued for its tranquility and beauty, far from the tourist crowds that flood other parts of Tuscany. The village has only a small number of accommodations, a pub and a wine bar where you can taste the local wines. A walk through the village takes visitors to the small church and offers a glimpse into real Italian village life. The restaurant La Castellana, just before you arrive at the village walls, is particularly recommended for its excellent cuisine and fair prices. The staff is known for their exceptional friendliness, making a visit to Montefioralle an unforgettable experience.