B&B La Finestra sul Chianti

Chianti countryside overview

Discover Tuscany from La Finestra sul Chianti

The strategic position of our B&B, in the heart of Chianti Classico, allows you to easily reach some of Tuscany's most precious gems. From the picturesque Sienese hills to the cities of art, we offer you an itinerary of the best unmissable attractions, designed to satisfy every interest.

The Heart of Chianti and the Sienese Lands

Castelnuovo Berardenga (Historic Center)

A charming medieval village with an authentic atmosphere, the main square, the Town Hall, and an Italian garden.

Distance: Approximately 6 km

Route: By car, taking the SP102 southeast. Travel time: about 10 minutes.

Vagliagli (Village)

A small, traditional Chianti village, with a Romanesque church and panoramic views.

Distance: Approximately 3 km

Route: By car, taking the SP102 and following signs for Vagliagli. Travel time: about 5-7 minutes.

Chianti Sculpture Park (Pievasciata, Castelnuovo Berardenga)

A unique area where contemporary art merges with nature in a suggestive oak forest, featuring installations by international artists.

Distance: Approximately 7 km

Route: By car, from SP102 take signs for Pievasciata. Travel time: about 12-15 minutes.

Villa a Sesta (Village)

A tiny and charming medieval village known for its tranquility and excellent gastronomic offerings.

Distance: Approximately 8 km

Route: By car, continuing on SP102 past Castelnuovo Berardenga. Travel time: about 15 minutes.

Chianti Classico Wineries (Various nearby)

Numerous wineries offer tours and wine and olive oil tastings, nestled in the hilly landscapes. (e.g., Fattoria di Fèlsina, Castello di Brolio).

Distance: 5 to 15 km (variable)

Route: Mainly by car, following road signs for individual wineries.

Brolio Castle

An imposing castle owned by the Ricasoli family since the 12th century, with cellars, a museum, and a magnificent garden. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious in Italy.

Distance: Approximately 10 km

Route: By car, from SP484 southeast. Travel time: about 15-20 minutes.

Trekking and Mountain Bike Trails (Castelnuovo Berardenga Area)

The surrounding area is rich in gravel roads and paths through vineyards, woods, and olive groves, ideal for walks and bike excursions.

Distance: Variable

Route: Trail maps available at local tourist offices or online.

Radda in Chianti (Historic Center)

An enchanting medieval village with narrow streets, the Palazzo Pretorio, and a suggestive city wall. Great for a stroll.

Distance: Approximately 15 km

Route: By car, taking the SP2bis and then the SR429dir. Travel time: about 20-25 minutes.

Gaiole in Chianti (Historic Center)

One of the three historic municipalities of Chianti Classico, a starting point for exploring Chianti, also famous for the cycling event L'Eroica.

Distance: Approximately 15 km

Route: By car, on the SR429 eastbound. Travel time: about 20-25 minutes.

Meleto Castle (Gaiole in Chianti)

A charming medieval and Renaissance castle offering cellar tours, tastings, and accommodations.

Distance: Approximately 16 km

Route: By car, a short distance from Gaiole in Chianti.

Badia a Coltibuono (Gaiole in Chianti)

An ancient Benedictine abbey transformed into a farm, famous for wine and olive oil production, with a beautiful Italian garden.

Distance: Approximately 18 km

Route: By car, just north of Gaiole in Chianti.

Castellina in Chianti (Historic Center)

A fascinating medieval village with the Via delle Volte, the Rocca, and the Archaeological Museum of Sienese Chianti.

Distance: Approximately 18 km

Route: By car, via SR222 or SR429dir. Travel time: about 25-30 minutes.

Siena (Piazza del Campo)

The famous shell-shaped square, the heart of the city and home of the Palio, surrounded by splendid palaces.

Distance: Approximately 20 km

Route: By car, taking the SS408 or the Siena-Florence motorway. Travel time: about 30 minutes.

Siena Cathedral

One of Italy's most magnificent Gothic cathedrals, richly decorated externally and internally with priceless works of art.

Distance: Approximately 20 km

Route: In Siena's historic center.

Torre del Mangia (Siena)

The civic tower of Siena's Palazzo Pubblico, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.

Distance: Approximately 20 km

Route: In Piazza del Campo, Siena.

Museo Civico (Siena)

Housed in the Palazzo Pubblico, it contains masterpieces of Sienese art, including frescoes by Ambrogio Lorenzetti.

Distance: Approximately 20 km

Route: In the Palazzo Pubblico, Piazza del Campo, Siena.

Monteriggioni (Castle and Walls)

A perfectly preserved fortified village with an impressive city wall, ideal for walking for a spectacular view.

Distance: Approximately 25 km

Route: By car, taking the Siena-Florence motorway north. Travel time: about 30-35 minutes.

Greve in Chianti (Piazza Matteotti)

The famous triangular square with arcades, the heart of Chianti Classico, ideal for a coffee or the weekly market.

Distance: Approximately 25 km

Route: By car, via SR222 (Via Chiantigiana) north. Travel time: about 35-40 minutes.

Wine Museum (Greve in Chianti)

A museum tracing the history and traditions of viticulture in Chianti.

Distance: Approximately 25 km

Route: In the center of Greve in Chianti.

Antinori nel Chianti Classico Wineries (Bargino)

An icon of contemporary architecture integrated into the landscape, dedicated to Antinori wine production, with tours and tastings.

Distance: Approximately 30 km

Route: By car, via the Siena-Florence motorway towards Florence. Travel time: about 35-40 minutes.

Montefioralle (Village)

Considered one of Italy's most beautiful villages, a medieval jewel surrounded by walls, with a magical atmosphere and breathtaking views.

Distance: Approximately 27 km

Route: By car, just above Greve in Chianti.

Colle di Val d'Elsa (Borgo Alto)

Birthplace of Arnolfo di Cambio, divided into an upper medieval part and a lower modern part, famous for crystal production.

Distance: Approximately 35 km

Route: By car, taking the Siena-Florence motorway northwest. Travel time: about 40-45 minutes.

Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore

An imposing Benedictine abbey with a magnificent fresco cycle by Signorelli and Sodoma in the large cloister, immersed in the Crete Senesi.

Distance: Approximately 35 km

Route: By car, taking the SS438. Travel time: about 40-45 minutes.

San Gimignano (Historic Center)

The "city of beautiful towers," a UNESCO World Heritage site, with intact medieval architecture and a breathtaking view of the Tuscan countryside.

Distance: Approximately 38 km

Route: By car, taking the Siena-Florence motorway and then the SR68 or local roads. Travel time: about 50-60 minutes.

Abbey of San Galgano and Sword in the Stone

The suggestive ruins of an open-air Gothic abbey and the legendary sword stuck in the rock in the nearby Rotonda di Montesiepi.

Distance: Approximately 40 km

Route: By car, southwest of Siena.

Florence: History, Art, and Traditions

Florence (Ponte Vecchio)

The iconic bridge with its shops, a symbol of Florence and a landmark for art and history.

Distance: Approximately 45 km

Route: By car, via the Siena-Florence motorway (about 45-50 minutes).

Uffizi Gallery (Florence)

One of the most famous art museums in the world, with masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance (Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael).

Distance: Approximately 45 km

Route: In Florence's historic center.

Florence Cathedral and Brunelleschi's Dome

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, dominated by Brunelleschi's imposing dome, a masterpiece of engineering and architecture.

Distance: Approximately 45 km

Route: In Florence's historic center.

Accademia Gallery (Florence)

World-famous for housing Michelangelo's David, one of the most celebrated sculptures of all time.

Distance: Approximately 45 km

Route: In Florence's historic center.

Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens (Florence)

An imposing royal palace housing several art galleries and vast, sumptuous Italian gardens, perfect for a stroll.

Distance: Approximately 45 km

Route: Across the Arno, in the Oltrarno district of Florence.

Arezzo and Surroundings: History, Art, and Traditions

Arezzo (Piazza Grande)

Arezzo's medieval heart, famous for its irregular shape, the Antique Fair, and the Saracino jousts. An architectural masterpiece.

Distance: Approximately 60 km

Route: By car, via SS73 or SR69. Travel time: about 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes.

Piero della Francesca Fresco Cycle (Basilica di San Francesco, Arezzo)

The legendary "Legend of the True Cross," one of the greatest masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, not to be missed.

Distance: Approximately 60 km

Route: In Arezzo's historic center.

Arezzo Cathedral

The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Donatus, dominating the upper city, with beautiful stained glass windows and the cenotaph of Pope Gregory X.

Distance: Approximately 60 km

Route: In Arezzo's historic center.

Vasari House (Arezzo)

The house-museum of Giorgio Vasari, architect, painter, and art historian, with original frescoes and furnishings.

Distance: Approximately 60 km

Route: In Arezzo's historic center.

National Archaeological Museum "Gaio Cilnio Mecenate" (Arezzo)

Housed in the former monastery of San Bernardo, it displays Etruscan and Roman artifacts from the area, including vases and bronzes.

Distance: Approximately 60 km

Route: Near the Roman Amphitheater of Arezzo.

Cortona (Etruscan Village)

A fascinating Etruscan-medieval village perched on a hill, with spectacular views of the Valdichiana and museums rich in history.

Distance: Approximately 75 km

Route: By car, via E45/SS71. Travel time: about 1 hour 20 - 1 hour 30 minutes.

Lucignano (Village of Walls)

A medieval gem shaped like concentric rings, famous for its "Golden Tree" and unique architecture.

Distance: Approximately 50 km

Route: By car, via the Raccordo Siena-Bettolle and then local roads. Travel time: about 50 minutes - 1 hour.

Pieve di Romena (Pratovecchio Stia, Casentino)

One of the most beautiful Romanesque parish churches in Casentino, immersed in a suggestive landscape, ideal for nature and architecture lovers.

Distance: Approximately 65 km

Route: By car, through the SR70. Travel time: about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Poppi Castle (Casentino)

An imposing medieval castle, a masterpiece of Tuscan architecture, offering panoramic views of the Casentino valley and housing a museum.

Distance: Approximately 70 km

Route: By car, continuing on SR70 beyond Pieve di Romena. Travel time: about 1 hour 20 minutes.

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