Bagno a Ripoli is a charming town set in the
Florentine Hills of
Tuscany. The township, which has an extension of around 70 km², is filled with architecture from the Middle Ages as well as the Renaissance periods. This destination is a perfect start point to discover the fascinating
Chianti region. The
hills of Chianti are very popular especially for
wines. Indeed, along the hills there are hundreds of farmhouses, cottages and wineries that base their success on the crops of
vineyards that colour the hills with their bright nuances. This
breath-taking landscape is proved by the countries of
Greve,
Gaiole,
Radda e
Castellina.
There are many sights you will be able to enjoy during your stay in Bagno a Ripoli, one of them being the Parco di Fontesanta. This park was created in the 60s with the intention of taking care of the territory, which has historical and botanical characteristics of great value.
Bagno a Ripoli, like most Italian towns, has a lot of history. That means that it's full of antique buildings such as churches and castles. Some of the must-see locations include the San Pietro a Ripoli church from 967 A.D. which contains lots of interesting frescoes, as well as the Romanesque San Donnino a Villamagna church, which overlooks the Arno River valley.
As I mentioned earlier, you can also find some castles in Bagno a Ripoli. The most popular of them all is the Villa Lappeggi which belonged to the Medici Family. The castle, which is surrounded by a park, can be visited, which means you will be able to see all the art and luxurious items that the castle still contains to this day.
If you are thinking about spending your holidays in Bagno a Ripoli, the best option is to stay at the Ostello del Bigallo. This little hostel is an antique Medieval building which has been completely refurbished. The accomodation offers not only dormitories with shared bathroom, but also five double and triple rooms with private bathroom, a beautiful garden and a panoramic terrace where guests can relax in this magic place surrounded by nature. It sits on the hills of the town, which means it's surrounded by nature and it has a breathtaking view of Dante's city, Florence.
One of the many positive things about staying at the Ostello del Bigallo hostel is that it's extremely convenient to the motorway, which means you will be able to reach Florence in just a few minutes. Apart from that, the hostel offers you the chance of renting bikes, a fun and healthy way of discovering everything that Bagno a Ripolli, as well as Florence, have to offer.
And, if you would like to have help from a qualified guide, you will be able to book one through the hostel which means you will be able to find out everything there is to know about this extremely charming area of Tuscany.
For more information: www.anticospedalebigallo.it