What to do near Pontassieve, FI

Iris garden

Scenic mosaic of colorful petals

Basilica of San Miniato al Monte

The gates of heaven, overlooking Florence

Rose Garden

A flowering oasis of art and harmony in the heart of Florence

Pappa col pomodoro: red heart of Tuscany

Traditions and contaminations of a timeless recipe

The Street Art of Abraham Clet

When art makes a foray into the places of everyday city life

Raggiolo

A hidden jewel among the chestnut trees of Pratomagno

The castle of Calenzano and the park of Travalle

Fairytale landscapes surround an ancient castle

Lake Ridracoli

The beauty of an encounter between man and nature

Bridge of Cerbaia

Older than the Rocca di Cerbaia is the Cerbaia Bridge, slender and light yet almost awkward in the asymmetry of its arches. It is the oldest bridge over the Bisenzio River.

Certaldo onion, queen of Tuscan-style soup

Timeless goodness, ça va sans dire!

The Chiassa Creek

It flows into the Arno just before entering Arezzo. One of its most beautiful stretches is between the hamlets of Giovi and Ponte alla Chiassa, among harmonious waterfalls and the pier of a Roman bridge.