Guidebook for San Gimignano

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Guidebook for San Gimignano

Sightseeing

Boccaccio's birthplace. Preserved medieval village reached by a cable car. Visit praetorian palace and the Boccaccio's Home.
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Certaldo
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Boccaccio's birthplace. Preserved medieval village reached by a cable car. Visit praetorian palace and the Boccaccio's Home.
The complex consists of Montesiepi hermitage, with his sword in the rock and the ruins of the great Abbey of San Galgano Circestense is one of the most enchanting views in Tuscany. In summer lovely concerts by the "accademia chigiana" of Siena.
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Abbazja ta 'San Galgano
Strada Comunale di San Galgano
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The complex consists of Montesiepi hermitage, with his sword in the rock and the ruins of the great Abbey of San Galgano Circestense is one of the most enchanting views in Tuscany. In summer lovely concerts by the "accademia chigiana" of Siena.
The square with its characteristic triangular shape is largely surrounded by arcades and in the center is the statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano. See the castle of Verrazzano
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Greve in Chianti
8 Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
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The square with its characteristic triangular shape is largely surrounded by arcades and in the center is the statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano. See the castle of Verrazzano
Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries.
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Florence
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Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries.
The city of historical, artistic, landscape and Unesco site from 1995. Siena's Gothic cathedral is full of treasures, including its marble pavement, Piccolomini library frescoes and incredibly ornate interiors. Enchanting Piazza del Campo. The Palio di Siena is Italy’s most famous horserace and one of Tuscany’s oldest traditions.
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Siena
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The city of historical, artistic, landscape and Unesco site from 1995. Siena's Gothic cathedral is full of treasures, including its marble pavement, Piccolomini library frescoes and incredibly ornate interiors. Enchanting Piazza del Campo. The Palio di Siena is Italy’s most famous horserace and one of Tuscany’s oldest traditions.
The sights of Montepulciano include the Piazza Grande with paintings from the Sienese School in the Cathedral, the Church of San Biagio, the Palazzo Comunale and numerous Renaissance palaces from the 16th century.
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Montepulciano
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The sights of Montepulciano include the Piazza Grande with paintings from the Sienese School in the Cathedral, the Church of San Biagio, the Palazzo Comunale and numerous Renaissance palaces from the 16th century.
Amazing historical castle. the production of the famous wine Chianti Classico from the family Ricasoli.
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Castello di Brolio
Località Madonna a Brolio
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Amazing historical castle. the production of the famous wine Chianti Classico from the family Ricasoli.
On 1 May 1500, after the establishment of the Franciscan Friars Minor, he began to build a number of churches and chapels that reproduced the topography and the holy places of Jerusalem. Visit in the afternoon when the chapels are open.
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San Vivaldo Monastery, Montaione
11 Via S. Vivaldo
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On 1 May 1500, after the establishment of the Franciscan Friars Minor, he began to build a number of churches and chapels that reproduced the topography and the holy places of Jerusalem. Visit in the afternoon when the chapels are open.
Beautiful town in the Renaissance style, the birthplace of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius II. For the beauty of its historic Renaissance Pienza in 1996 became part of the UNESCO sites. Cheese-making from sheep’s milk goes back to the Etruscans. Pecorino cheese from Pienza is noted for its excellent taste. Tast it with honey or jam.
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Pienza
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Beautiful town in the Renaissance style, the birthplace of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius II. For the beauty of its historic Renaissance Pienza in 1996 became part of the UNESCO sites. Cheese-making from sheep’s milk goes back to the Etruscans. Pecorino cheese from Pienza is noted for its excellent taste. Tast it with honey or jam.
The city famous for the extraction and alabaster, has a remarkable historical center of Etruscan origin, with Roman ruins. The Guarnacci Museum with the largest collection of Etruscan urns in the world.
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Volterra
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The city famous for the extraction and alabaster, has a remarkable historical center of Etruscan origin, with Roman ruins. The Guarnacci Museum with the largest collection of Etruscan urns in the world.
Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s most popular wine-growing areas and the home of the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino. In the town, you can taste the Montalcino wines and visit the fortress, the tower of the Palazzo Comunale, the churches of Sant’Agostino and Sant’Egidio.
Montalcino centro storico
Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s most popular wine-growing areas and the home of the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino. In the town, you can taste the Montalcino wines and visit the fortress, the tower of the Palazzo Comunale, the churches of Sant’Agostino and Sant’Egidio.
Cortona is a small charming town in the Valdichiana, or Chiana Valley, in the province of Arezzo in southern Tuscany. This dominant position over the valley offers a spectacular view from all over the town of the surrounding valley and even Lake Trasimeno.
Piazza della Repubblica
27 Piazza della Repubblica
Cortona is a small charming town in the Valdichiana, or Chiana Valley, in the province of Arezzo in southern Tuscany. This dominant position over the valley offers a spectacular view from all over the town of the surrounding valley and even Lake Trasimeno.
Castellina offers an enchanting walk below the city walls, restaurants and wine shops with cellars.
Comune di Castellina in Chianti
Castellina offers an enchanting walk below the city walls, restaurants and wine shops with cellars.
Visit the Square of Miracles with its Leaning Tower and take a walk along the famous Lungarni.
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Piazza dei Miracoli
Piazza del Duomo
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Visit the Square of Miracles with its Leaning Tower and take a walk along the famous Lungarni.

Arts & Culture

free entrance : Museum San Gimignano 1300 is not just a museum it is an EXPERIENCE! Storyboards, multi-media exhibits, street scenes, and a ceramic recreation of the city as it existed in 1300.
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San Gimignano 1300
3 Via Costarella
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free entrance : Museum San Gimignano 1300 is not just a museum it is an EXPERIENCE! Storyboards, multi-media exhibits, street scenes, and a ceramic recreation of the city as it existed in 1300.
the cathedral
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Duomo ta 'San Gimignano
8 Piazza Duomo
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the cathedral
A notable’s house, 18th century building, reconstructed – through furniture, decoration, paintings and private memories – the atmosphere and the story of a Tuscan traditional family told with sophisticated digital technology that brings back to the origins of the myth of San Gimignano, introducing to a deeper knowledge of the city.
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FAI - Tower and Casa Campatelli
15 Via S. Giovanni
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A notable’s house, 18th century building, reconstructed – through furniture, decoration, paintings and private memories – the atmosphere and the story of a Tuscan traditional family told with sophisticated digital technology that brings back to the origins of the myth of San Gimignano, introducing to a deeper knowledge of the city.
With one stop you can take in the fabulous architectural structure of the Certosa di Calci and have a peek at the dinosaurs that ruled the land around Pisa.
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Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Kartuża Monumentali ta 'Calci
79 Via Roma
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With one stop you can take in the fabulous architectural structure of the Certosa di Calci and have a peek at the dinosaurs that ruled the land around Pisa.
amazing view by the great tower
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Il-Kunsill Lokali, Gallerija tal-Pitturi u l-Bajja kbira
2 Piazza Duomo
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amazing view by the great tower
Visit the famous museum collection and its models of the machines designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
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Mużew Leonardo da Vinci
26 Piazza Leonardo da Vinci
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Visit the famous museum collection and its models of the machines designed by Leonardo da Vinci.

Food Scene

Sergio is the master ice cream maker of the "Gelateria di Piazza" located in the central Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano, known all over the world and visited by a large number of celebrities. His ice cream parlour is mentioned in the most important world guides and is continuously visited by national and international televisions. Due to his experience and inclination to experiment he has created original and unusual flavours. By now his early creations have become famous: Crema di Santa Fina® (cream with saffron and pine nuts), Champelmo® (pink grapefruit and sparkling wine), Dolceamaro® (cream with aromatic herbs) and Vernaccia Sorbet enhance his already highly extensive menu.
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Gelateria Dondoli
4 Piazza Della Cisterna
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Sergio is the master ice cream maker of the "Gelateria di Piazza" located in the central Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano, known all over the world and visited by a large number of celebrities. His ice cream parlour is mentioned in the most important world guides and is continuously visited by national and international televisions. Due to his experience and inclination to experiment he has created original and unusual flavours. By now his early creations have become famous: Crema di Santa Fina® (cream with saffron and pine nuts), Champelmo® (pink grapefruit and sparkling wine), Dolceamaro® (cream with aromatic herbs) and Vernaccia Sorbet enhance his already highly extensive menu.
Full center town good restaurant with a lovely terrace with the view on the big towers.
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La Mandragola
23 Via Diacceto
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Full center town good restaurant with a lovely terrace with the view on the big towers.
Restaurant with cheeper price, not pay extra for the service. this is open no stop h. 11 am. untill 23 pm.
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Chiribiri
1 Piazzetta della madonna
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Restaurant with cheeper price, not pay extra for the service. this is open no stop h. 11 am. untill 23 pm.
Great restaurant for "Pici" and "Bistecca Fiorentina" in a rustic location with vaulted ceilings and stone walls decorated with copper pots. Needed reservation.
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Perucà
16 Via Capassi
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Great restaurant for "Pici" and "Bistecca Fiorentina" in a rustic location with vaulted ceilings and stone walls decorated with copper pots. Needed reservation.
Amazing restaurant, great food and service. The staff is so attentive. needed reservation.
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Ristorante San Martino 26
26 Via S. Martino
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Amazing restaurant, great food and service. The staff is so attentive. needed reservation.
Bar / trattoria a few steps from the walls of Monteriggioni - rustic and convivial atmosphere, no luxury - generous portions - pici and the most delicious wild boar.
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Bar dell'Orso
23 Via Cassia Nord
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Bar / trattoria a few steps from the walls of Monteriggioni - rustic and convivial atmosphere, no luxury - generous portions - pici and the most delicious wild boar.
brushetteria
La Vecchia Nicchia
12 Via S. Martino
brushetteria
In this shop, where the hospitality is sacred, you can buy beef, pork and lamb in season. Great restaurant where you eat the famous "bistecca fiorentina" all together at the banquet. Needed reservation on the web site.
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Dario Cecchini
11 Via XX Luglio
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In this shop, where the hospitality is sacred, you can buy beef, pork and lamb in season. Great restaurant where you eat the famous "bistecca fiorentina" all together at the banquet. Needed reservation on the web site.
LINFA Ristorante
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Cum Quibus
17 Via S. Martino
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excellent soups and brushette
Osteria del Carcere
13 Via del Castello
excellent soups and brushette
Restaurant“Il Feudo” large restaurant frequented by locals, meat, fish, pizza, Florentine steak, menù for celiaci fixed menu at 20 euros.
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Il Feudo
58 Via di Berignano
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Restaurant“Il Feudo” large restaurant frequented by locals, meat, fish, pizza, Florentine steak, menù for celiaci fixed menu at 20 euros.
tasting and food with amazing view
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Divina Lounge Bar
21 Via Degli Innocenti
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tasting and food with amazing view
Forno Boboli dal 1909 - Bakery & Bistrot
bakery bar bistrot
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Le Vecchie Mura
15 Via Piandornella
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Drinks & Nightlife

For drink, for food, for life
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Enjoy ... drink food life
10 Viale Roma
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For drink, for food, for life

Parks & Nature

They are the gems of Venus dropped in the sea necklace, according to myth, the seven islands that are part of the park. The largest and most populated are the Giglio and Elba, paradise mineralogical: 150 varieties of crystals present are kept in museums of natural sciences over the world. Pianosa and Montecristo are the islands of silence, uninhabited atolls. Capraia, finally, is a volcanic chest and little more than splendid rocks are Giannutri and Gorgona, surrounded as the other by a very rich sea life.
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Il-Parke Nazzjonali tal-Arċipelagu Toskan
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They are the gems of Venus dropped in the sea necklace, according to myth, the seven islands that are part of the park. The largest and most populated are the Giglio and Elba, paradise mineralogical: 150 varieties of crystals present are kept in museums of natural sciences over the world. Pianosa and Montecristo are the islands of silence, uninhabited atolls. Capraia, finally, is a volcanic chest and little more than splendid rocks are Giannutri and Gorgona, surrounded as the other by a very rich sea life.
The wonderful area of Tuscany located between Monti dell’Uccellina, the pines of Marina di Alberese, the river Ombrone and the Trappola marshes is a precious area made of different ecosystems, the Natural Park of Maremma (Parco Naturale della Maremma). This area ranges for 100km sq and it has been protected since 1975. Let’s discover it!
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Maremma Regional Park
7/9 Via del Bersagliere
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The wonderful area of Tuscany located between Monti dell’Uccellina, the pines of Marina di Alberese, the river Ombrone and the Trappola marshes is a precious area made of different ecosystems, the Natural Park of Maremma (Parco Naturale della Maremma). This area ranges for 100km sq and it has been protected since 1975. Let’s discover it!
SentierElsa. river and park frequented by locals where you can swim
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Il-Parc Fluvjali Alta Val D'Elsa
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SentierElsa. river and park frequented by locals where you can swim
Tuscany has many natural hot springs across its territory. This is very popular - and beautiful - outdoor hot springs. Truly enjoying a relaxing holiday yourself any time of the year!
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Ħalq il-Mulino
9/a Strada Vicinale Molino del Bagno
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Tuscany has many natural hot springs across its territory. This is very popular - and beautiful - outdoor hot springs. Truly enjoying a relaxing holiday yourself any time of the year!
Natural spa Free - The waters temali in Bagni San Filippo created a magical landscape of white limestone formations, waterfalls and small pools of hot water in the middle of a lush green forest.
Bagni San Filippo
Natural spa Free - The waters temali in Bagni San Filippo created a magical landscape of white limestone formations, waterfalls and small pools of hot water in the middle of a lush green forest.
thermal bath in Venturina, historic natural spring: a millenary lake.
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Calidario Terme Etrusche
6 Via di Caldana
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thermal bath in Venturina, historic natural spring: a millenary lake.
The heart of Tuscany in Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the South of Siena. You can relax yourself in one of the many thermal baths of the region, such as the ones in Bagno Vignoni.
Bagno Vignoni Thermal Bath Old Town
The heart of Tuscany in Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the South of Siena. You can relax yourself in one of the many thermal baths of the region, such as the ones in Bagno Vignoni.

Shopping

The luxury outlet. The exclusive outlet destination for shopping top brands at bargain prices.
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The Mall
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The luxury outlet. The exclusive outlet destination for shopping top brands at bargain prices.
Famous Florentine shopping centre: at I Gigli you can find all types of clothing shops, restaurants, relax areas and much more at only 15 min from Florence!
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I Gigli station
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Famous Florentine shopping centre: at I Gigli you can find all types of clothing shops, restaurants, relax areas and much more at only 15 min from Florence!
exclusive outlet destination for shopping Sito Web
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PRADA Outlet
403 Via Aretina
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exclusive outlet destination for shopping Sito Web

Entertainment & Activities

Visit the winery for wine tour and wine tasting, walking distance from our palace by the "via vecchia" with the amazing view. reservation directly for winetasting and lunch great experience
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Guardastelle
Loc. Sovestro
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Visit the winery for wine tour and wine tasting, walking distance from our palace by the "via vecchia" with the amazing view. reservation directly for winetasting and lunch great experience
The winery, inaugurated on October 25th 2012, represents the Antinori family’s love and passion for the Chianti Classico hillsides and reflects the centuries-old bond that the Antinori family has with their ancestral territory
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Antinori fil-Klassiku tal-Chianti
133 Via Cassia per Siena
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The winery, inaugurated on October 25th 2012, represents the Antinori family’s love and passion for the Chianti Classico hillsides and reflects the centuries-old bond that the Antinori family has with their ancestral territory
Podere La Marronaia, wine tastings, cooking class, private or shared group, need reservation. walking distance from our palace.
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Podere La Marronaia, Sosta alle Colonne
2 Via Martiri di Citerna
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Podere La Marronaia, wine tastings, cooking class, private or shared group, need reservation. walking distance from our palace.
tour ebike
99% E-BIKE SRL
tour ebike
hot air balloon flight,
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Balloonintuscany
3 Str. del Cerro
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hot air balloon flight,
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Experience - La Rocca
1 Via della Rocca
ride horse
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Club Ippico L'Agrifoglio
8/A Località Caduta
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ride horse
one of best wine Brunello winetasting, restaurant, castle.
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Castello Banfi - Il Borgo
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one of best wine Brunello winetasting, restaurant, castle.