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Certaldo is located within the territory of the Empoli area of Valdelsa: the classic Tuscan landscape, dominated by the gentle countryside, with alternating woodlands and cultivated fields nestled into the landscape with traditional crops, vines and olive trees.
- Palazzo Pretorio
- Church of Ss. Jacopo and Filippo
- Museum of Sacred Art
- Museum Casa Boccaccio
Seat of the government and the court of justice, it also used to house the prisons. The magnificent facade is lit up by stone and glazed terracotta coats of arms, including some by the Della Robbia workshop. Today it hosts contemporary art exhibitions, where modern works line its ancient frescoed walls. The building is a fascinating place to visit,...
This 13th century single nave church is a peaceful space with a magnificent wooden crucifix standing guard over it. It’s a ‘triumphant Christ’, with eyes wide open, dating back to the 14th century. There’s a fresco by Memmo di Filippuccio, “Virgin and Child between Saint James and Peter”. Boccaccio (1313-1375), the influential author of the “Decame...
A small but fascinating museum attached to the church, with some Medieval paintingsand a collection of religious objects and vestments.
This house-tower is where Boccaccio choose to live out his last years. Today it’s an important learning centre dedicated to the writer, with an extensive library and copies of his works. There’s a idealised portrait of Boccaccio on the first floor, by Pietro Benvenuti from the early 19th century. The highlight of a visit is the climb to the top of ...
Welcome to the Certaldo google satellite map! This place is situated in Firenze, Toscana, Italy, its geographical coordinates are 43° 33' 0" North, 11° 2' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Certaldo. See Certaldo photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Certaldo in Italy.
The best things to do in Certaldo, one of my favorite villages nestled among the rolling hills of Tuscany. Here are my tips as a local tour guide to discover this part of the Tuscan countryside and arranging a daytrip from Florence in such a charming a medieval village as Certaldo.
Certaldo is an ancient hamlet in the heart of Val d'Elsa, discover this town rich in museums, great events like Mercantia, and many fantastic curiosities.
Certaldo is a town and comune of Tuscany, Italy, in the Metropolitan City of Florence, in the middle of Valdelsa. It is about 35 kilometres southwest of the Florence Duomo. Map. Directions. Satellite. Photo Map. comune.certaldo.fi.it. Wikipedia. Photo: Vignaccia76, CC BY-SA 3.0. Type: Town with 16,100 residents. Description: Italian comune.
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Feb 7, 2023 · Certaldo is a charming Medieval town that you will find sitting atop a quintessential hillside in Tuscany, and surrounded by vineyards and cypress trees. This picturesque location is a peaceful retreat full of art and history.
