Historic Villas in the Chianti Region: Real Architectural Masterpieces
In the course of the centuries, the extraordinarily beautiful landscapes have attracted to Chianti not only the Tuscan nobility, but also Siena, Arezzo and Florence bourgeoisie.
It was above all for the beautiful landscapes, the cool air and the country delicacies that the Tuscan richest families decided to have their new master`s houses built in the Chianti region. These residences have now become
prestigious villa, real architectural masterpieces that house wonderful works of art, statues, frescoes, valuable wooden handicrafts and decorations.
Most of these villas date back to the Renaissance. In the course of the centuries, some of them became real
farm-villas; others underwent radical refurbishments in the 18th and 19th centuries. They usually are cubic or parallelepiped-shaped and have wide windows decorated with stuccos; most of them have also wide and fresh cellars for ageing and storing wine!
Nowadays, many of these villas can be rented for unforgettable holidays in the Chianti region!
Let`s discover some of the most prestigious...
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Villa Le Corti is situated in San Casciano, as well. It belongs to the Corsini family and houses valuable sculptures and paintings. You can visit its two chapels, the wide park and the unfailing historic wine cellars.
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It is impossible not to mention the beautiful Renaissance Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte (literally, half hill), which owes its name to the fact that it was built halfway to the top of a hill. The villa belonged to the Medicis, who commissioned the many frescoes, the gorgeous garden and the valuable ceiling decorations... Spellbinding!
We have just mentioned some of the most architecturally and artistically interesting villas. Obviously, everything depends on your taste for discovery and on your will to add something new to your holidays in Tuscany and in the Chianti region...
Our most requested villas for vacation rentals:
Villa for holidays on the hills of the Florentine countryside. Accommodation for 12+2 people, garden, private swimming pool, hydro massage, Internet connection.
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Villa for rent in the countryside of Chianti, near Florence. Accommodation for 8/12 people, private swimming pool, outdoor whirlpool bath for 7, Internet connection, children's playground, air conditioning. Golf club, riding stable and tennis club within a few kilometres. Possibility of organising dinners and cooking lessons.
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Villa for vacation rental in Radda in Chianti, between Florence and Siena, in the Tuscan countryside. Accommodation for 10 people, garden, swimming pool, panoramic view, Internet connection.
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Villa with swimming pool for rent near Siena for holidays in Tuscany. Villa with accommodation for 4/6 people, panoramic view on Siena.
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