Castelnuovo Berardenga - Monuments Piramide di Montaperti The Pyramid of Montaperti is a very special monument, built in memory of the Battle of Montaperti. The Pyramid was built in romantic times and is currently owned by the Berardenghi family.
Greve in Chianti - Castles, palaces and mansions Borgo Castello di Lamole The Castle of Lamolesi was built between the tenth and twelfth century. Its structure is elliptical, 600 meters long. The castle looks like a group of houses that together constitute a defensive wall. Currently, in the castle there is a small restaurant and a shop that sells agricultural products.
Gaiole in Chianti - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Meleto The Castello di Meleto stands majestically in the enchanting Chianti landscape at the end of a pleasant avenue flanked by cypresses and junipers. The property is located in the middle of the fields and vineyards kissed by the sun, 1 km from Gaiole in Chianti...
Greve in Chianti - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Querceto The construction of the Querceto Castle dates back to the Lombard era. Since 1897 it has been part of the property of the Francois family. The Castle was transformed into a wine shop, where high quality wine is produced. The building, together with the company, can be visited.
Castellina in Chianti - Churches and places of worship Pieve di Sant'Agnese in Chianti Since 1046, the parish church of Sant'Agnese is located inside a fortified complex, which includes the chapel of the company, the bell tower, the rectory and the cloister. The façade was rebuilt respecting the original profile, while the interior is presented in the form conferred after the last war and consists of three naves divided by five arches resting on pillars. South of the cloister there is a bell tower that in the past was a tower of defense.
Castellina in Chianti - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Giorgio alla piazza Consecrated in 1084, the Church of San Giorgio is located in Piazza nel Comune di Castellina in Chianti.
Castellina in Chianti - Museums Museo Archeologico del Chianti Senese The museum is located in Castellina in Chianti. Inside it is possible to see many archaeological and historical finds coming from the Chianti area. The museum is also part of the Musei Senesi Foundation.
Castelnuovo Berardenga - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Bianchi Bandinelli o Villa di Geggiano The Villa, declared a National Monument for the perfect preservation of the eighteenth-century decorations and furnishings that are located inside it, has a beautiful Italian garden with views of Siena and an important Teatro di Verzura.