The Environs around Borgo Poneta
From this enchanting place you can easily reach the nearest towns, such as Barberino Val d'Elsa or Poggibonsi,
or in just half an hour, you can reach Florence, Tuscan treasure and cradle of art and history of this region, or Siena.
San Gimignano is even closer. It is an ancient medieval village completely preserved where you can breathe the magical medieval atmosphere.
Or Volterra, a picturesque Etruscan stronghold, Certaldo, medieval village, poet Boccaccio's birthplace where are set some story of the Decameron, Monteriggioni, charming castle near Siena.
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Volterra
It is a jewel Etruscan, Medieval and Renaissance art. Walking through the central streets it is possible to take the medieval spirit, that stand out especially from the palace, the tower-houses or the churches. |
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Monteriggioni
It is a typical village surrounded by walls. The fortifications, quite intact, have a circular expanse of 570 metres and 14 four-sided towers and two gates. |
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Colle Val d'Elsa
The ancient village is in the upper part of the city. It is made by narrow paved streets, picturesque tower-houses, flight of stairs, arches, vaults and noble sixteenth century palaces. |
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Certaldo
The original village is in the upper part of the city, called "Certaldo Alto" or "il Castello" (=the castle). The upper village has preserved its ancient look with its medieval walls. Very particular are the vegetable garden in the walls. |
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San Galgano
The San Galgano Abbey is an ancient Cistercian Abbey in Gothic style with pointed arch, without roof and with a green meadow instead of the floor. The sword in the stone is kept in the Montesiepi church, close to the San Galgano abbey. |
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