Villa la Tavernaccia is located at the best place for visiting Tuscany, eight kilometers away from the center of Florence. Near San Casciano Val di Pesa, a lovely burg in the Chianti countryside, you can reach almost all the major Tuscan attractions for a day trip.
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At the center of it all
Villa La Tavernaccia is in an amazingly central position, right in the heart of Italy. From its hills, you can reach most of the Italian tourist destinations in a short time, like Rome, Milan, and Naples, becoming a fantastic stop for a grand tour
Best places to go nearby
Best places to go nearby
From the Villa, you have the unique privilege of being close to a dozen UNESCO World Heritage sites. You can visit central Italy for a month and not finish seeing all its wonders, so here is a shortlist of must-see places.
8,7 Florence
0Chianti Wine Region
65Siena
75Pisa
89Lucca
47San Gimignano
115Versilia
120Val d'Orcia
174Cinque Terre
99Abetone
260Venice
270Rome
Florence is a living museum with magnificent architecture and priceless artworks, dubbed as the “Cradle of the Renaissance” for its cultural hegemony during that time. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, every tour by foot is a delightful surprise.
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MUSEUM AND GALLERIES
Live and Breath the Renaissance Era
I COLLAZZI
The majestic Renaissance villa
Located on a rectangular terrace on the top of a hill two km. far from Villa Tavernaccia.
In the XX Santi di Tito architect and assistant of Michelangelo realized it.
The entrance is a magic boulevard surrounded by unique cypresses.
One of the most iconic elements of the Villa is the garden which is divided on two different terraces: the upper terrace where holm oaks, horse chestnuts and cypresses were planted in the 19th century; the lower terrace is an “Italian-style” garden with square-shaped flowerbeds and pots of lemons planted in XXX century.
WINERY
A total relaxation experience
The Antinori winery was built entirely with locally sourced materials, respectful of the surrounding environment and the Tuscan landscape. It is ten minutes drive from Villa Tavernaccia
16th CENTURY MANSION
A preserved historic wine estate
Castello Sonnino is composed by a 16th century mansion which date back to the 13th century, medieval, fortified tower that overlooks the Chianti Hills. Is also one of the leading producers of Chianti Montespertoli D.O.C.G. and high quality olive oil.
Only 20 minutes from Villa Tavernaccia.
EXCLUSIVE GOLF IN CHIANTI
Golfing at Ugolino, the oldest Club in Italy
To play Ugolino is not just to indulge in a game of golf, it is to wander through a landscape of great natural beauty, surrounded by olive and other fruit trees. It is an unforgettable and uplifting experience. In his book Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die, Chris Santella includes Ugolino as one of the fifty places to play. Twenty minutes from Villa Tavernaccia.
Luxury Shopping
All the Italian Fashion within arm's reach
All the best Italian luxury brand stores are close to the villa, from high-end malls to stores in the center of Florence, with deals and discounts throughout all year.
HISTORICAL TRATTORIA
The best steak in town
You’re finally arrived in the city and the first thing that you want to do is to eat a wonderful and juicy florentine steak doc, isn’t it? One of those steaks that you have been told by your friends that visited Florence before you and those that you saw in the pic of your city guide bought before leaving, but you don’t know where… don’t worry, we are here (also) for this reason and got the place for you: let’s go to the trattoria “Sostanza – Il troia” today, not just a restaurant, but a real institution of the city.
