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Certaldo
A fascinating village in the hills immersed in the heart of the Chianti area, in the province of Florence. The old village, of Etruscan-Roman origin, stands where the Rivers Agliena and Elsa merge and still has its original medieval structure, characterized by the narrow little streets that wind between the imposing brick buildings. It had become the domain of the Alberti Counts but was conceded to the Republic of Florence in 1293 in exchange for land given to Federico Il Barbarossa and in 1415 became the seat of the Vicariate.
In the Medici period it was the most important political and judicial centre of the Valdelsa. Certaldo was the native town of Boccaccio, the writer whose most famous work is the Decameron written in 1351 but is also renowned for other famous figures such as Pace della Rena, Geri di Lazzzaro Becci and Niccolò Macchiavelli.
The following are worth visiting: the Palazzo Pretorio, the old centre of power and local law with its hidden rooms, the “room of torment”, the panoramic tower; Boccaccio’s house with its specialized library which contains all the different editions and translations of the Decameron and relevant studies; the 13th century church of Saints Jacopo and Filippo which contains Boccaccio’s tomb stone and a 14th century fresco.
Below our selection of farmholidays, villas and apartments close to Certaldo:
FATTORIA POGNI - NAPPOLAIO
CertaldoGround-floor apartament for 4 persons, in luxury farmhouse located in an extremely panoramic position on the Chianti hills. Swimming pool, tennis court, five-a-side football pitch, air conditioning and Wi-Fi are available.
FATTORIA POGNI - TRAMONTO
CertaldoTwo-storey apartment perfect for 4 people. Located in a luxury farmhouse with swimming pool, tennis court, five-a-side football pitch, air conditioning and Wi-Fi access. Situated in a panoramic position in the Chianti hills.
FATTORIA POGNI - ALBORE
CertaldoTwo-storey appartment for 4 people, in luxury farmhouse with swimming pool, tennis court, five-a-side football pitch, air conditioning and Wi-Fi access. Situated in a panoramic position in the Chianti hills.
FATTORIA POGNI - POGGIO FALCHI
CertaldoPerfect apartement for a family on the first floor, in a luxury farmhouse with panoramic swimming pool, tennis court, five-a-side football pitch, air conditioning and Wi-Fi connection. Located in the beautiful Chianti hills.
FATTORIA POGNI - GORGOLI
CertaldoTwo-storey appartment for 6 people, in luxury farmhouse with swimming pool, tennis court, five-a-side football pitch, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Situated in a panoramic position on the Chianti hills.
FATTORIA POGNI - TERRASOLE
CertaldoTypical two-storey apartment for 6 people, with swimming pool, tennis court, five-a-side football pitch, air conditioning and Wi-Fi access. Situated in an extremely panoramic position on the green hills of Chianti.
FATTORIA POGNI - VILLA GELSOMINO
CertaldoCharming villa in Chianti perfect for 10 people, in a panoramic position. Shared swimming pool, Wi-Fi connection, air conditioning, satellite TV. Part of a large farm where excellent Chianti wine is produced.
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