Tourist points of interest for Appartamento Conti Guerrini D
Here is a list of tourist attractions and points of interest that can
be reached from Appartamento Conti Guerrini D. Always remember
that there is more to be discovered than what's being shown!
The list also includes local businesses such as restaurants, tour and transfer companies, rental companies and others which have been recommended to us by past guests. We have made arrangements for you to obtain special discounts at some of the finest businesses in the area when you book your holiday house with us, so be sure to take advantage of it!
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San Gimignano is probably the most famous small town in Italy, and there are few places that evoke the atmosphere of mediaeval Tuscany so powerfully. »
The incomparable scenic beauty of the Chianti lands, patchwork of vines and olive trees, the huge variety of landscapes characterize the incredible territory of Siena. »
Pisa is one of the chief towns in the region of Tuscany, situated the on the alluvial plain of the River Arno, and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. »
Pienza, the only town nearby Siena whose birth is clearly known, was built, on a town plan, for want of Pope Pius II - Enea Silvio Piccolomini – in 1558. »
Assisi is a Unesco World Heritage Site, as "it represents an ensemble of masterpieces of human creative genius, such as the Basilica of San Francesco, which have made it a fundamental reference for art history in Europe and in the world". »
This incredible work of art and humanity got the name from the biblical episode of "the slaughter of the innocents", and was instituted just to welcome abandoned children. »
Palazzo Corsini was born as a "casino" (it used to be a small property surrounded by a huge garden arriving to the bank of River Arno, where it rises the Lungarno Corsini), belonging to the Ardighelli family. »
The oldest bridge in Florence, created in 1345 by Neri di Fioravante (or Taddeo Gaddi, accordingly with Vasari) and the only one remained intact even after the Second World War. »
Palazzo Pitti ranks as Florence's most importance palazzo together with the Palazzo Vecchio (they are joined by a passage) and the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi. »
Scandicci, one of the most populated communes within the Florentine area, boasts very ancient origins, attested by the Latin toponym: scandere = to go up, alluding to the green hill on top of which used to be situated a stunning medieval castle. »
Not far from Florence and Siena, surrounded by the charming villages of Scandicci, Impruneta, Greve in Chianti, Tavernelle Val di Pesa and Montespertoli, there's San Casciano in Val di Pesa. »
Prato, first Italian textile centre for exports, lies at the foot of Mount della Retaia, at the outlet of River Bisenzio, roughly half-way between Florence and Pistoia. »
Pistoia (north-west of Florence) is a lovely place for wallowing in rural beauty, enjoying the wealth of watercourses like Ombrone Pistoiese that dimple the land, and provide the opportunity to admire precious ichthyic species in crystalline waters. »
At 50 km from Florence, in the heart of the Valdelsa area, you will find the charming village of Certaldo, whose name derives from the Latin "Cerrus Altus" – rise covered by Turkey oaks. »
Arezzo is an extraordinary ancient city (as old as Ninive or Assur, older than Uxmal, Tenochtitlàn or Alexandria of Egypt) a small treasure with an ancient soul, that put together history, culture, art and "live-well" philosophy. »
Montepulciano, is built along a narrow limestone ridge at 605 metres above sea level , it is surrounded by walls and by fortifications designed by Antonio da Sangallo il Vecchio. »
Above on a high hill in Tuscany, fifty miles from distant Fiorenza, between Arezzo and Perugia, it rises proud and not less ancient that noble city of Cortona. »
Perugia, one of the most fashionable, unforgettable and surely the largest medieval city in Italy, is situated on a 500 mt (1600 feet) hill overlooking the gorgeous expanses of Val d'Umbria. »
Combining their passion for motorcycling with the love for Italy, the staff at Stradanova have developed Vespa and motorcycle tours through the beautiful landscapes of Tuscany. »
Born in the heart of Florence, at just a few steps from Piazza della Signoria, the Restaurant MaMMaMia offers typical dishes of the Italian and Tuscan tradition, revisited with taste and creativity. »
A stone's throw from the famous Piazza della Signoria in Florence, you will find this beautiful restaurant, for a meal dedicated to the tastes of authentic Tuscan cuisine. »
Overlooking the Church of Santa Felicita - which houses many works of the master Pontormo including the “Deposition” - since 1872, the Restaurant Celestino boasts a long tradition in the history of Tuscan cuisine. »
In the very heart fo Florence and not far from Santa Maria Novella, Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, the Church of Ognissanti, Park of Cascine is the Pizzeria Pub Restaurant "La Rotonda". »
The Bar Noir, formerly Bar Capocaccia, offers a breathtaking location, a majestic "Lungarno" (river promenade), coloured by the reflections of the sun and thousands night lights. »