Chianti Castles Routes
If you have rented a villa in the Chianti region, you can drive the six special itineraries called "Routes of Castles" created by the municipality of Gaiole. The routes, each identified by a colour code, include the most important Chianti castles, bourgs and "pievi". On the websites of the various municipalities of Chianti you will find the description of the places along with artistic and historical notes and detailed road directions in English, French, German and, obviously, Italian. Six itineraries for six wonderful tours in the Chianti countryside: six days full of thousands of emotions!
You can remain spellbound in front the magnificent Castle of Brolio - that the Ricasoli family has owned since 1141 -, daydream about the life at the Castle of Lucignano - which was erected prior to 1000 AD -, or you can remain fascinated by the majestic Castle of Meleto and its imposing towers - which once belonged to the Sienese nobleman Guarnellotto. It will be a pleasure to stroll in the peaceful Chianti fortresses and fortified bourgs, such as the Fortress of Castagnoli - surrounded by vineyards - and the bourg of Vertine - with its imposing turret mast.
Especially during the summer, the castles and bourgs of Chianti host beautiful historical festivals: artists, jugglers and musicians who seem to come from the past, will captivate you with medieval jousting tournaments, costume pageants and unusual sounds... a real journey in time!
Our most requested villas for vacation rentals:
Castle in Greve in Chianti (Florence) with swimming pool, park and restaurant. Accommodation for groups from 4 to 53 people.
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Ancient castle in Pelago (Florence), in Valdisieve, that has been converted into a holiday farm. 23+5 sleeping accommodations in five apartments accommodating 2 to 8+2 people. Swimming pool, cooking lessons, restaurants. A few kilometres from Florence historic centre.
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Apartment sleeping 5+2 in the tower of an 11th-century castle in Sienese Chianti, near Gaiole in Chianti. Swimming pool, air conditioning, Internet connection, utmost privacy. Riding stable and tennis club in the neighbourhoods.
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Apartments in medieval castle in the Chianti district, just a few kilometres form Florence. 16/25 sleeping accommodations, swimming pool, rooms for ceremonies and meetings.
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