Tourist attractions San Giovanni Valdarno

This grand crenellated castle has belonged to the Ricasoli family since 1141. Dismantled in 1478, it was rebuilt in 1484 by the Florentines, and its fortifications are thought to be an early work of Giuliano da Sangallo. You can go within the surroun..

Beneath the porch of this neo-Renaissance façade is a beautiful, vividly-coloured, glazed ceramic by Giovanni Della Robbia . Inside the basilica is a 14C fresco of Our Lady of Grace , from which the church takes its name. A small museum behind th..

Behind the modest brick and stone façade are numerous 14C-15C frescoes and an altarpiece depicting the Coronation of the Virgin Mary by Giotto's School.

The façade of this building in the centre of town is decorated with the coats of arms of former magistrates ( podeste ) from the Middle Ages. It was built in the 13C (possibly by Arnolfo di Cambio) and altered during the Renaissance. Note the vaulted..

The elegant portico of this 14C church, embellished with glazed terracotta tondi in the style of the della Robbia, is reminiscent of the façade of its neighbour, the Palazzo Pretorio, which stands opposite.

Rolling hills, vineyards, tiny walled towns, abbeys and castles all abound in the Chianti region, which is situated between Florence and Siena and whose wine has earned itself a worldwide reputation. A trip to the region would not be complete without..

The monastery has been altered several times since its foundation by St John Gualbert and has preserved its16C and 17C appearance. Its noble facade, pierced by casement windows in pietra serena was designed by Gherardo Silvani (1635-1640). On the rig..