MORE TOWNS & VILLAGES IN TUSCANY
Drive along the famous 4 km cypress-lined avenue leading to Bolgheri, a small medieval village on the Etruscan Coast and part of the municipality of Castagneto Carducci.
Stroll through its narrow lanes and small central square, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Bolgheri is also known for some of Tuscany’s most renowned wines. For a sweet stop, try a delicious gelato at Bolgheri Ti Amo.
Bolgheri, 49km
Certaldo is a small medieval town set on a hill above the Val d’Elsa, with warm red-brick buildings, quiet lanes and broad views across the surrounding countryside. The town is closely associated with Giovanni Boccaccio, whose house can still be visited, while Palazzo Pretorio and Via Boccaccio form the heart of the old centre. Certaldo is a good place for a slower visit, with time to wander, stop for lunch and enjoy the atmosphere.
Certaldo, 38 km
Colle di Val D'Elsa, 30 km
Colle di Val d’Elsa is a historic Tuscan town known for its medieval upper quarter and its long tradition of crystal production. The old town rises above the Elsa Valley, with stone streets, quiet squares and views across the surrounding countryside.
Walk through Colle Alta, discover its historic buildings and artisan shops, and stop for lunch or a coffee along the way. The town feels more local and less touristy than many of Tuscany’s better-known destinations.
Greve in Chianti, 63 km
Greve in Chianti lies at the heart of the Chianti wine region, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and gently rolling hills. For centuries, it developed as an important market town between Florence and Siena, closely tied to the agricultural life of the surrounding countryside.
Its triangular Piazza Matteotti remains the centre of the village, framed by arcades, traditional shops and historic buildings. Greve is also strongly associated with Chianti Classico, making wine culture, local produce and the surrounding estates an essential part of its identity.
Lajatico is a small Tuscan hill town surrounded by rolling countryside, vineyards and golden fields. It is best known as the birthplace of world-famous tenor Andrea Bocelli and for the spectacular Teatro del Silenzio.
This open-air amphitheatre lies in the countryside just outside the village and remains silent for most of the year. Once a year, it comes to life for a special concert, transforming the peaceful landscape into a remarkable natural stage.
Lajatico, 21km
Livorno, 70km
Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and one of the most visited cities. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with extraordinary architecture, art and centuries of history.
Admire the Duomo and its famous dome, stroll across Ponte Vecchio, explore Piazza della Signoria and visit world-renowned museums such as the Uffizi and the Accademia. Around every corner, you’ll find elegant palaces, churches, artisan shops and lively piazzas.
Lucca, 68km
Lucca is defined by its perfectly preserved Renaissance walls, which still encircle the entire historic centre and today form a broad, tree-lined promenade above the city. Unlike most fortified towns, the walls were never breached and remain one of Lucca’s most distinctive features.
Inside, the oval Piazza dell’Anfiteatro follows the shape of the ancient Roman amphitheatre, while the Guinigi Tower is crowned by a rooftop garden of holm oaks. Lucca is also closely associated with composer Giacomo Puccini, who was born here, adding a strong musical identity to the city’s history.
Monteriggioni is a remarkably preserved medieval village set on a gentle hill between Siena and Florence. Encircled by its original 13th-century walls and fourteen towers, it still has the compact, timeless character of a fortified Tuscan borgo.
Inside the walls, stone houses, quiet lanes and the small Piazza Roma create an intimate atmosphere. The village is closely linked to Siena’s medieval history and was even mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy, giving Monteriggioni a place not only in Tuscany’s landscape, but also in its cultural memory.
Monteriggioni, 42km
Pisa lies along the Arno River, just a few kilometres from the Tyrrhenian coast, and was once one of Italy’s great maritime republics. Its long history is reflected in an elegant mix of Romanesque architecture, medieval streets and riverside palaces.
At its heart is the Piazza del Duomo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Cathedral, Baptistery and the unmistakable Leaning Tower. Beyond this monumental ensemble, Pisa has a quieter side shaped by arcaded streets, historic churches and the rhythm of life along the Arno.
Pisa, 65km
