The town was originally called Monteficalle. It is situated on a hilltop facing the Greve valley, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and cypresses. Parts of the ancient walls are still visible, while the small streets are marked by old homes, a donjon, and several towers.
The ancient village and castle ....

The medieval village is located uphill – called Certaldo Alto - and easily reachable by a funicular that leads you up from the train station. This small jewel of Tuscany is full of surprises. Many different festivals and events happen at Certaldo Alto during the whole season: On June there ....

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, born in VINCI, Province of Florence, on April 15th 1452, has often been described as the archetype of the Renaissance man, the Humanist. His untiring curiosity, inventive imagination and geniality has been always well-known. In fact, Leonardo had many scopes in his long life: ....

For those who are staying in a Villa in the surroundings of Siena, in 20 minutes by car it's easy to visit a unique place out of the regular routes in Tuscany, but certainly worthy. This place is San Galgano Abbey and the neighbor Chapel of Montesiepi. Located in the ....

Details of Botticelli's life are sparse, but we know that he became an apprentice when he was about fourteen years old, which would indicate that he received a fuller education than did other Renaissance artists. Vasari reported that he was initially trained as a goldsmith by his brother Antonio. Probably ....