The home for Bassetto friends
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Certaldo
Certaldo is located in the very "belly button" of Tuscany. When you visit you will have ready access to everything the region is famous for. That means your own holidays in this area will be enriched with the Tuscan wine, food, art and cultural experiences on our doorstep. For instance, the wine growing region of Chianti is only a short drive from Certaldo. And the famed towns of San Gimignano, Florence, Siena and Pisa are easy day trips by train, bus or car. However despite Certaldo's proximity to these places, they haven't influenced the price tag in town. Food and produce remain at local prices, property is affordable and better than anything, Certaldo remains a quiet stopover when compared to these busy towns - a great place to retire to at night or to explore should you venture to the old medieval quarter Certaldo Alto. While the industrial development near the Bassetto quarter and the new roads coming through Certaldo are possibly not completely ideal, it retains a quieter, rural air than other towns of note nearby. Certaldo also has excellent transport options making it incredibly functional for visitors. There are budget airlines that service Florence, Pisa and Rome's airports. Train and bus services also come right into town.
It was the birthplace of Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375), one of the fathers of the Italian language, and also the seat of the Vicariate during the Republic of Florence and maintained a privileged political and judicial position for many years. The modern commercial centre in the valley is renowned for its frame and shoe makers while the agricultural areas surrounding town are still busy with olive and wine makers and many come into town to make use of the communal processing centres in harvest seasons. You will find everything you need in Certaldo. |
