Location: Certaldo
Top Things to do in Certaldo
7 Things to Do in Certaldo That You Shouldn't Miss
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 (22 mi) southwest of the Florence Duomo.
Restaurants in Certaldo
1. Certaldo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 951 reviews
Reviewed By ReallyBadHat
Certaldo Alto is nice example of a medieval hill top town, pleasant intricate streets, period buildings and panoramic views.
Sunset from any of these towns is always a joy.
There are a good selection of destinations to imbibe and or eat.
To avoid feeling disappointed, better to visit this before going to San Gimignano
2. Palazzo Pretorio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By preglad - New York
The Palazzo Pretoria admission, along with the other two included sites mentioned, is a fabulous deal. Here we study a variety of historic periods, scores of artistic and archeological vistas involving outstanding preservation and the bonus of much wonderful architecture. Our cameras were going full blaze.
Be sure to leave a solid two hours plus for all three sites, then reward yourselves for all the work with an excellent meal either alto or basso. For myself, I'd once agin check out the culinary wonders of Osteria La Valetta, a thirty second walk from the funicular basso.
3. A Solatio
Overall Ratings
5 based on 27 reviews
At A Solatio farm we offer different kind of Tuscan wine and traditional Tuscan food tastings and tours: 1) a free basic one: just join us and enjoy our basic wines (which you won't be disappointed at all..) 2) a premium wine and food tasting at our nice cosy wine cellar 3) a premium wine and food tasting outdoor at our AMAZING hut in the middle of the vineyards ! 4) eventually a customized Tuscan dinner at our special location above the vineyards... Come and visit us or visit our website to see additional details.
Reviewed By Goodamico1 - Corrales, New Mexico
Driving back from San Gimignano, we pulled into this open home vineyard & our lives have never been the same! We met Raffaello & his beautiful wife Donella, enjoyed the tour, the view of the valley, the wine with the proper food pairings & the...MoreThank you for your passionate review....we are waiting for again soon....Ciao?
4. Casa di Boccaccio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By operalover939 - Toronto, Canada
We didn't have time for the museum but were able to visit the Casa. It seemed like a comfortable space, with great views from the upper floor and the tower. Boccaccio memorabilia are distributed around the house, and there a number of panels offering explanation. Unfortunately they are in Italian only, leaving the great majority of tourists in the dark. Copies of translations into many languages are comtained in book cases.
Like not a few Italian attractions, this one can easily be improved by providing information in English, now the lingua franca that Latin once was.
5. Funicolare di Certaldo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By geebee01 - Sydney
The tiny old town of Certaldo Alto is worth a look and the funicolare is the best way to get there. The entry is from the piazza opposite the church. It's a short ride-takes about 2 minutes to get to the top. Price EU 1.50 return. There are a couple of nice little restaurants in Certaldo Alto for lunch or dinner,so if you have a couple of hours to spare this could be the answer.
6. Chiesa dei Santissimi Jacopo e Filippo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
7. Museo di Arte Sacra
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Marcia406 - Brownsville, Texas
I especially liked the descent into the basement where there was a funeral cart, a medieval pharmacy display and a medieval potters wheel. One can visit Saint Giulia's cell in the convent, the typical reliquaries and church artifacts, paintings and prints.
