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area: Chianti - sleeps: 16 - baths: 6
number of units: 1
price: From € 3.800,00 to € 6.940,00

Positioned a half-hour's drive from Florence and Siena, guests of the Palazzo property may also easily visit the Etruscan citadel of Volterra, the antique fairs of Arezzo, the walled village of Lucca, the leaning tower of Pisa, the various thermal spa towns settled during the Roman empire and many other destinations. The Palazzo di Barberino is quite fitting a name - the palace of Barberino, this gem of Renaissance architecture rests on the main street of the medieval village of Barberino Val d'Elsa. Closed to traffic, this hamlet is seemingly untouched by modern life, affording visitors a true sense of life during a simpler time without sacrificing any modern conveniences.
Here in Barberino Val d'Elsa guests can find a post office, bank, restaurants, shops, markets, medical services and a variety of other local conveniences. It is even possible to rent motor scooters, play tennis at the local club or go horseback riding in town. Princess Giorgiana Corsini, who owns the Palazzo and the nearby Villa Barberino, has compiled a list of recommended activities, excursions and attractions for her guests, including restaurant and shopping recommendations. Whether you prefer to peruse the village of Montelupo in search of traditional ceramics or visit the nearby designer outlet stores, the whole of Tuscany is at your fingertips.

The Chianti countryside is as beloved for its astounding natural beauty as it is for its culinary gifts. The full-bodied red Chianti Classico wine is this region's celebrity, along with olive oil, pecorino sheep cheese, grains and many other fruits of the fertile land. Silver olive groves and multicolored vineyards pepper the hillsides as far as the eye can see; on a clear day, the exquisite gardens behind the Palazzetto di Barberino look onto an awe-inspiring panorama of San Gimignano, nicknamed the Medieval Manhattan for its 12 remaining towers (the survivors of an original 72).
For the ultimate in luxury and cultural immersion, a local chef is available upon request to prepare typical meals directly at the villa, catering to guests' personal preferences and utilizing traditional recipes and the freshest local ingredients.