An unforgettable Stay in Tuscany

What to see in Certaldo and surroundings

Hotel Certaldo is the ideal location for a multifaceted stay in Tuscany, find out what to see in and around Certaldo to enrich your vacation with fascinating experiences.

We are located in the heart of Tuscany, in the center of the Elsa Valley, in the place that gave birth to the famous poet and writer Giovanni Boccaccio.

A strategic point halfway between the provinces of Florence and Siena, close to attractive locations such as San Gimignano, Montespertoli, Volterra and San Miniato.

One of the most evocative medieval villages in Italy, Certaldo is a destination not to be missed during your stay in Tuscany: it is divided into a low, flat part, where our facility is located, and a high part, precisely Certaldo Alto, which constitutes the ancient historical core.

The two areas are connected by a charming funicular railway, as well as by a scenic road that reaches the ancient walls crossing the hills.

Certaldo offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and is an urban center built of pink bricks that give it a distinctive and recognizable style, a rare example of architecture that combines medieval and Renaissance elements.

If you are wondering what to see in Certaldo, know that this is a limited traffic zone, quietly passable with the whole family, full of places of considerable interest: the museum house of Boccaccio, the Church of SS. Jacopo and Filippo with its museum of sacred art and the Praetorian Palace with

Mercantia

Mercantia is one of the most celebrated events in Certaldo, a medieval festival that attracts visitors from all over Europe, be won over by its magic.

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Val d’Elsa

Val d'Elsa, an area in the heart of Tuscany rich in cultural and scenic beauty all waiting to be discovered.

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Siena

Siena, one of Tuscany's most atmospheric locations, full of things to see among art, culture and traditions.

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San Gimignano

Find out what to see in this quaint village during your stay in Tuscany.

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San Miniato

San Miniato, one of the most fascinating medieval towns in Tuscany to discover during your stay.

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Monteriggioni

Monteriggioni, a small medieval village waiting to be discovered where time seems to stand still.

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Volterra

Volterra, a must-see location during your vacation in the heart of Tuscany, find out why.

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Chianti

Chianti, located in the heart of Tuscany, an area rich in things to see and experiences to do.

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Florence

Florence needs no introduction; it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world that enchants thousands of visitors every year.

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