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Castellina in
Chianti
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Nestled on a high ridge in
the center of the Chianti district,
Castellina is an ideal place to explore the entire area.
It is just 40 minutes to Florence, 25 minutes to Siena. |
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Restaurants
Hotels
Apartments
Farm Stays
Walks, etc.
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Restaurants
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Vernianello
53036 Poggibonsi
(Siena) Loc. Cedda
Tel. 057/98.90.07 |
Small restaurant
at an Azienda Agrituristica vineyard with exceptional wine and Olive
Oil. A great value and with a spectacular view from the outdoor
terrace. Reservations a must.
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Antico Ristorante
Pestello
Loc. San Antonio al Ponte, 36
Tel. 0577/0577/740215
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Country restaurant
about 7 miles from Castellina on S459 toward Poggibonsi. Great
terrace.
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Albergaccio di
Castellina
Loc.
Albergaccio
Via Fiorentina 35
Tel. 0577/741042 Fax. 0577/741250 |
One of our
favorites, the view from the terrace is extraordinary and the food is
comparable. Reservations a must.
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La Torre
Piazza del Comune
Tel 0577/740236
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Good for dinner, especially
when there is entertainment in the town square.
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Ristorante
Il Fondaccio
Walk down a few
steps from the main square, turn right and your there.
Tel. 0577/ |
Bar
none - The
best Pizza, in Italy. |
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Tre
Porte
Walk north east from the square
past the church and you can't miss it.
Tel. 0577/741163 |
The food is great.
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Pietrafitta
Loc. Pietrafitta, Castellina in Chianti |
Excellent for lunch or dinner,
plenty of parking. Just north of Castellina.
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Osteria
alla Piazza
Loc. La Piazza, Castellina in
Chianti
Tel. 0577/73.35.80
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One
of the best, be sure to make a reservation in advance.
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La Pecora Nera
http:/www.romantikhotels.com
Loc. Ricavo, 4
Tel. 0577/740221, Fax. 0577/741014
e-mail. Romantik@t-online.de
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Excellent
restaurant in an enchanting romantic hotel deep in the heart of the
Chianti hills, yet only minutes from Castellina. Reservations a
must.
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Farm Stays
(Agriturismo)
http://www.agriturismo.com/toscana/ |
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Collelungo
http://www.agriturismo.com/collelungo/en_index.asp
Just north of Castellina off
of S459 to Radda.
Tel/Fax. 0577/733517
e-mail. collelungo@chiantinet.it
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Great apartments in restored
mediaeval farmhouse. Pool plus plenty of trails for walking/hikling in
the vicinity.
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Santa Marie Case nel Chianti
At Km 36.5 on S222 north of
Castellina.
Tel/Fax. 0577/7333517
e-mail. casechianti@iol.it
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Fully furnished flats in a
beautiful setting, about 7 miles north of Castellina. Swimming
pool, laundry, telephone and library available. One of our favorite
places to stay.
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Vernianello
http://www.vernianello.it/
53036 Poggibonsi
(Siena) Loc. Cedda
Tel. 057/98.90.07 |
An Azienda
Agrituristica vineyard with exceptional wine and Olive Oil. Several apartments are available. Pool.
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Hike/Waterfall Pool |
Drive north toward Panzano from
Castellini in Chianti until you see the Sant Marie church on your left. Take
sharp left on the dirt road across from the church and proceed until you
cross a bridge. Take immediate left, drive across the small stream and
park. Follow the stream about 1 mi. until you see the waterfall and
pool beneath it,. |
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