Podere Casalsole's location makes it is very easy and fast to reach famous tourist destinations admired
admired worldwide for their artistic beauty.
Our apartments are a great starting point to visit cities like:
Certaldo
A beautiful medieval village that gave birth to the poet Giovanni Boccaccio and was awarded the "Orange
Flag" from the Italian Touring Club for its incredible beauty (5 mins drive).
San Gimignano
A UNESCO world heritage site,
that owes its popularity to the towers that fill the town.
Its world fame comes from
the rich production of art that can be found here as well as from the “Vernaccia di San Gimignano”,
a fine white wine produced in San Gimignano (10 mins drive).
Firenze
The crown jewel of Tuscany:
a cradle of museums, art, historic structures and charm that you can see
in one glance from Piazzale Michelangelo, an open balcony space that over
looks and embraces the whole city.
Siena
Perched on a gentle hill, Sinea posses a simple beauty that can be experienced while strolling
among the tiny walkways, streets, narrow alleys and great squares. It's most famous for the Palio
(a horse race in “Piazza del Campo”) where each neighborhood of the city is given the opportunity to renew
old rivalries among themselves.
Pisa
Located 13 km from the sea in a vast plain protected by Monte Serra.
It’s famous for it's leaning tower and the “Piazza dei Miracoli”,
where you can visit the beautiful Duomo, the Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetery
(1 hour drive).
Volterra
Situated on a high hill, one of the oldest cities in Tuscany ...
here you can still enjoy the atmosphere of an ancient village.
Renowned for its quarries of alabaster and its archaeological remains dating back to Etruscan period, Volterra is
a not to be missed historical stop (30 mins drive).
Monteriggioni
A fortified village built on top of a gentle hill; its slopes are filled with vineyards and olive trees.
The surrounding city walls are adorned with 14 towers,
which from afar gives one the impression of a crown of stones (25 minutes by car).
Colle Val d'Elsa
Famous for its crystal production,
, the town offers countless treasures of art and architecture (20 mins drive).
Strada del Gallo Nero
(Chianti Classico), Take a leisurely drive through the Chianti region or indulge in a food and wine tour in
countries such as Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, etc. ...
Pienza
Pienza and the “Crete Senesi”. A world Heritage Site that's located in the beautiful Val d'Orcia and known as
the city of Pope Pius II. Famous for the quality of its cheeses (1 hour drive).
Montepulciano
In the Land of “Vino Nobile”, a meeting point between the splendid hills of Val d'Orcia and
Val di Chiana (1 hour drive).
Montalcino
The village of Brunello wine: a jewel of art and history nestled in the hills of Siena.
The Abbey of St. Antimo is one of the finest examples of Romanesque-French in Italy (1 hour drive).
Lucca
UA monumental city still surrounded by ancient walls that enclose unique treasures (1 hour drive).
Sea
The Tyrrhenian coast offers many beautiful beach resorts where you can spend a relaxing day at the beach
beach (1 hour drive ).