{"id":9984,"date":"2024-03-11T11:37:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T10:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=9984"},"modified":"2024-03-11T11:37:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T10:37:35","slug":"empolese-valdelsa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/empolese-valdelsa\/","title":{"rendered":"Empolese Valdelsa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/central-italy\/tuscany\/\">Tuscany<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Empolese Valdelsa is a region located west of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/florence\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Florence<\/a>. This area is centered around the city of Empoli, and it is crossed by the Arno river. South of Empoli is the Valdelsa, a valley formed by the Elsa river that continues into the Province of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/siena\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Siena<\/a>. The entire area of Empolese Valdelsa houses several historic sites and beautiful towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-accf952a-36dd-4155-9d03-cd19ff85f6c6\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-4d2dd49e-f0e5-4160-b478-a55b335a795d\">Places to see in the Empolese Valdelsa<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#empoli\">Empoli<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#collegiate-church-of-santandrea\">Collegiate Church of Sant&#8217;Andrea<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#civic-museum-of-paleontology\">Civic Museum of Paleontology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#montelupo-fiorentino\">Montelupo Fiorentino<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ceramics-museum-of-montelupo-fiorentino\">Ceramics Museum of Montelupo Fiorentino<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#archaeological-museum-of-montelupo-fiorentino\">Archaeological Museum of Montelupo Fiorentino<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#cerreto-guidi\">Cerreto Guidi<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#villa-medicea-di-cerreto-guidi\">Villa Medicea di Cerreto Guidi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#vinci\">Vinci<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#leonardian-museum-of-vinci\">\u272a Leonardian Museum of Vinci<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#birthplace-of-leonardo-da-vinci\">Birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#castelfiorentino\">Castelfiorentino<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#sanctuary-of-santa-verdiana\">Sanctuary of Santa Verdiana<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#benozzo-gozzoli-museum\">Benozzo Gozzoli Museum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#certaldo\">Certaldo<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#casa-boccaccio\">Casa Boccaccio<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-santi-jacopo-e-filippo\">Church of Santi Jacopo e Filippo<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#palazzo-pretorio\">Palazzo Pretorio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#montaione\">Montaione<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#san-vivaldo-monastery\">San Vivaldo Monastery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"empoli\"><strong>Empoli<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Empoli is a city located along the Arno river west of Florence. Founded in ancient times, it was an important fortified town under the rule of Florence during the Late Middle Ages. Now Empoli is an agricultural center of regional importance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_961ce0bd-d553-4b7f-9b19-905cdb13f559\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"collegiate-church-of-santandrea\"><strong>Collegiate Church of Sant&#8217;Andrea<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Collegiate Church of Sant&#8217;Andrea (<em>Collegiata di Sant&#8217;Andrea<\/em>) is the main church of Empoli, erected in the Late Middle Ages. The church features a decorated Romanesque facade, while its interiors house several artworks. Adjacent to the church is a museum hosting numerous interesting pieces of religious art. The church faces the central <strong>Piazza Farinata degli Uberti<\/strong>, which also features various other historic buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazzetta della Propositura, 3, 50053 Empoli FI<br>Coordinates: 43.7197, 10.9462<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/auHwANNv4Y8tLR1Z6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_67919302-6379-4a25-8a2f-e75ed5bb45c1\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"civic-museum-of-paleontology\"><strong><strong>Civic Museum of Paleontology<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Civic Museum of Paleontology <em>(Museo Civico di Paleontologia)<\/em> is a museum hosted in the historic <strong>Palazzo Ghibellino<\/strong> in the center of Empoli. Its collection includes thousands of fossils from all over the world and various exhibitions displaying the geological history of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Farinata degli Uberti, 8, 50053 Empoli FI<br>Coordinates: 43.7194, 10.9455<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Dc38E49PwodDL8rr7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_da0d4c3d-ebcb-4aaa-b107-4419007af20d\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"montelupo-fiorentino\"><strong>Montelupo Fiorentino<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelupo Fiorentino is a town located along the Arno river east of Empoli, in the Metropolitan City of Florence. The area was inhabited since ancient times and, during the Late Middle Ages, the town became a fortified village. Montelupo Fiorentino has been known since the Renaissance for the production of maiolica and other types of ceramics.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f6c2017f-8602-4ff9-b301-507edcd784e4\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ceramics-museum-of-montelupo-fiorentino\"><strong>Ceramics Museum of Montelupo Fiorentino<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the Renaissance, Montelupo Fiorentino has been a renowned center for the production of ceramics, especially maiolica. The Ceramics Museum of Montelupo Fiorentino (<em>Museo della Ceramica di Montelupo Fiorentino<\/em>) showcases the long history of this tradition, with pieces dating between the 13th and 18th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 10, 50056 Montelupo Fiorentino FI<br>Coordinates: 43.7349, 11.0228<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R1E8KdZKZJwzesh19\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_139abeb4-2f63-454f-b756-47c5fe67e49a\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"archaeological-museum-of-montelupo-fiorentino\"><strong><strong>Archaeological Museum of Montelupo Fiorentino<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Archaeological Museum of Montelupo Fiorentino <em>(Museo Archeologico di Montelupo Fiorentino)<\/em> is a museum that hosts a collection of archaeological finds from the territory around the town, and dating between prehistory and the Late Middle Ages. The museum is hosted inside the park of the <strong>Villa Medicea dell&#8217;Ambrogiana<\/strong>, a Renaissance villa and former residence of the Medici family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via S. Lucia, 33, 50056 Montelupo Fiorentino FI<br>Coordinates: 43.7315, 11.0116<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/EJrpMNQSXw41i5Sy9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_cea92548-aa2d-43f3-988b-f4978579c25c\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cerreto-guidi\"><strong>Cerreto Guidi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cerreto Guidi is a town located in the Metropolitan City of Florence, just north of Empoli. It is best known for the historic villa that dominates the center of the town.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_cd26d3ad-b62a-44fc-83d0-354633d25474\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"villa-medicea-di-cerreto-guidi\"><strong>Villa Medicea di Cerreto Guidi<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Villa Medicea di Cerreto Guidi is a historic residence built by the Medici family during the 16th century. The imposing palace was built over a previous fortification and its interiors feature various frescoed halls and some artworks. The villa now serves as a museum and it hosts a collection of historic weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via dei Ponti Medicei, 7, 50050 Cerreto Guidi FI<br>Coordinates: 43.7586, 10.8790<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/i2HADr5bCdNkDnof7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a169a665-382b-41bd-8886-75c61628e1b3\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vinci\"><strong>Vinci<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vinci is a town located north of Empoli in the Metropolitan City of Florence. The town is known as the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci and houses various attractions linked with the Renaissance polymath.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c36f346e-26ed-41a8-b1d0-151a3a308a37\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"leonardian-museum-of-vinci\"><strong>\u272a Leonardian Museum of Vinci<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Leonardian Museum of Vinci (<em>Museo Leonardiano di Vinci<\/em>) is a museum dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci in his hometown of Vinci, housed in the historic <strong>Palazzina Uzielli<\/strong> and the nearby <strong>Conti Guidi Castle<\/strong>. The museum includes a large collection of machines built according to the projects of Leonardo, along with numerous drawings and exhibitions dedicated to the polymath. Adjacent to the museum are the <strong>Museo Ideale Leonardo da Vinci<\/strong> and the <strong>Biblioteca Leonardiana<\/strong>, which house various artworks and documents linked with Leonardo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 26, 50059 Vinci FI<br>Coordinates: 43.7872, 10.9266<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VRkSNZvvtaSTfxzF7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_8dd4e22a-62a1-4a48-8c3c-7aac4e5417ad\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"birthplace-of-leonardo-da-vinci\"><strong><strong>Birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci <em>(Casa Natale di Leonardo da Vinci)<\/em> is located in Anchiano, a small hamlet near Vinci. The ancient house has been restored, and it features exhibitions on the life of Leonardo da Vinci and his works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via di Anchiano, 50059 Vinci FI<br>Coordinates: 43.7992, 10.9382<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Ge7mcx8baf6DtoYg7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_350fb4b6-6b32-4b7c-a97b-cf0da04edd98\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"castelfiorentino\"><strong>Castelfiorentino<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Castelfiorentino is a town located south of Empoli in the Metropolitan City of Florence. The town was an important military outpost during the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and it still features various historic attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_049fa6d0-849e-48d5-b90d-0518cc0aa165\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sanctuary-of-santa-verdiana\"><strong>Sanctuary of Santa Verdiana<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sanctuary of Santa Verdiana (<em>Santuario di Santa Verdiana<\/em>) is a Baroque church erected during the 18th century in Castelfiorentino. The church features some artworks, but it is best known for the adjacent museum of religious art. The collection of this museum houses several valuable pieces, including a painting by Cimabue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Cesare Battisti, 9, 50051 Castelfiorentino FI<br>Coordinates: 43.6029, 10.9720<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/34Zmp2hUDsnXjjtm7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2b2ed677-2666-4ebb-bef2-ce9a3e7e865a\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benozzo-gozzoli-museum\"><strong><strong>Benozzo Gozzoli Museum<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Benozzo Gozzoli Museum <em>(Museo Benozzo Gozzoli)<\/em> is an art museum in Castelfiorentino. The museum includes various frescoes painted during the 15th century by Renaissance artist Benozzo Gozzoli and formerly hosted in two small religious buildings in the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Agostino Testaferrata, 31, 50051 Castelfiorentino FI<br>Coordinates: 43.6052, 10.9692<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/88cgJYZz9BBmJdUJA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_d462d8dc-2618-461b-92f7-95e8121c6ae8\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"certaldo\"><strong>Certaldo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certaldo is a town located along the Elsa river in the Metropolitan City of Florence. The town has ancient origins, and it emerged as one of the main centers of the area during the Late Middle Ages. Certaldo is likely the birthplace of 14th-century Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_136af957-2603-45f0-8f56-4702de23bbc8\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"casa-boccaccio\"><strong>Casa Boccaccio<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Casa Boccaccio is a historic palace in the old town of Certaldo traditionally regarded as the former residence of Giovanni Boccaccio. The palace features a tower and it was restored in the 19th century, and again after being severely damaged during World War II. The building now houses a museum dedicated to the writer, also featuring a rich library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Giovanni Boccaccio, 18, 50052 Certaldo FI<br>Coordinates: 43.5490, 11.0442<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fBktYCQY1xiVpB2b9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_1420636c-688b-4374-8184-74f9df364d40\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-santi-jacopo-e-filippo\"><strong><strong>Church of Santi Jacopo e Filippo<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of Santi Jacopo e Filippo is a church located in the old town of Certaldo. The building, erected in the Late Middle Ages, is in Romanesque style and it features various artworks. The church is known for hosting the tomb of Giovanni Boccaccio. The adjacent museum houses a rich collection of interesting religious artworks and vestments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza S. Jacopo e Filippo, 50052 Certaldo FI<br>Coordinates: 43.5492, 11.0447<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WFmEY4JELjD5A5YD6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_fde2a4b9-f018-4e11-be25-659c3d1f968b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"palazzo-pretorio\"><strong><strong>Palazzo Pretorio<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Palazzo Pretorio is a historic building in the old town of Certaldo, built during the Late Middle Ages and restored in the 19th century. The palace is now a museum, housing some decorated halls and several ancient frescoes and artworks. Part of the museum is also the adjacent <strong>Church of Santi Tommaso e Prospero<\/strong>, which houses some ancient frescoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazzetta del Vicariato, 4, 50052 Certaldo FI<br>Coordinates: 43.5494, 11.0456<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/NSKs8RrH3ipf6R956\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_51f80545-abfe-46c8-a081-6da56d4ca71e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"montaione\"><strong>Montaione<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montaione is a small town located among the hills of the Metropolitan City of Florence. A village of medieval origins, it features various historic buildings, while an ancient monastery is located in the nearby hills.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_4c89fa12-130e-45ff-90fb-67d8d8dfffe4\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"san-vivaldo-monastery\"><strong>San Vivaldo Monastery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The San Vivaldo Monastery (<em>Convento di San Vivaldo<\/em>) is a historic monastery and sanctuary built starting in the 13th century in the hills near Montaione. The monastery was expanded during the 15th and 16th century, with the addition of various decorated chapels that turned the complex into a rare example of <em>Sacro Monte<\/em> in Tuscany, as this type of religious site is more commonly found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northwest-italy\/piedmont\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Piedmont<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northwest-italy\/lombardy\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Lombardy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via S. Vivaldo, 11, 50050 San Vivaldo FI<br>Coordinates: 43.5261, 10.8997<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/hcZLLzkUYmbmLJxS8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt;\u00a0Tuscany The Empolese Valdelsa is a region located west of Florence. This area is centered around the city of Empoli, and it is crossed by the Arno river. South of Empoli is the Valdelsa, a valley formed by the Elsa river that continues into the Province of Siena. The entire area of Empolese Valdelsa houses several historic sites and beautiful towns. Empoli Empoli is a city located along the Arno river west of Florence. Founded in ancient times, it was an important fortified town under the rule of Florence during the Late Middle Ages. Now Empoli is an agricultural center of regional importance. Collegiate Church of Sant&#8217;Andrea The Collegiate Church of Sant&#8217;Andrea (Collegiata di Sant&#8217;Andrea) is the main church of Empoli, erected in the Late Middle Ages. The church features a decorated Romanesque facade, while its interiors house several artworks. Adjacent to the church is a museum hosting numerous interesting pieces of religious art. The church faces the central Piazza Farinata degli Uberti, which also features various other historic buildings. Address: Piazzetta della Propositura, 3, 50053 Empoli FICoordinates: 43.7197, 10.9462 Google Maps Civic Museum of Paleontology The Civic Museum of Paleontology (Museo Civico di Paleontologia) is a museum hosted in the historic Palazzo Ghibellino in the center of Empoli. Its collection includes thousands of fossils from all over the world and various exhibitions displaying the geological history of the area. Address: Piazza Farinata degli Uberti, 8, 50053 Empoli FICoordinates: 43.7194, 10.9455 Google Maps Montelupo Fiorentino Montelupo Fiorentino is a town located along the Arno river east of Empoli, in the Metropolitan City of Florence. The area was inhabited since ancient times and, during the Late Middle Ages, the town became a fortified village. Montelupo Fiorentino has been known since the Renaissance for the production of maiolica and other types of ceramics. Ceramics Museum of Montelupo Fiorentino Since the Renaissance, Montelupo Fiorentino has been a renowned center for the production of ceramics, especially maiolica. The Ceramics Museum of Montelupo Fiorentino (Museo della Ceramica di Montelupo Fiorentino) showcases the long history of this tradition, with pieces dating between the 13th and 18th century. Address: Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 10, 50056 Montelupo Fiorentino FICoordinates: 43.7349, 11.0228 Google Maps Archaeological Museum of Montelupo Fiorentino The Archaeological Museum of Montelupo Fiorentino (Museo Archeologico di Montelupo Fiorentino) is a museum that hosts a collection of archaeological finds from the territory around the town, and dating between prehistory and the Late Middle Ages. The museum is hosted inside the park of the Villa Medicea dell&#8217;Ambrogiana, a Renaissance villa and former residence of the Medici family. Address: Via S. Lucia, 33, 50056 Montelupo Fiorentino FICoordinates: 43.7315, 11.0116 Google Maps Cerreto Guidi Cerreto Guidi is a town located in the Metropolitan City of Florence, just north of Empoli. It is best known for the historic villa that dominates the center of the town. Villa Medicea di Cerreto Guidi The Villa Medicea di Cerreto Guidi is a historic residence built by the Medici family during the 16th century. The imposing palace was built over a previous fortification and its interiors feature various frescoed halls and some artworks. The villa now serves as a museum and it hosts a collection of historic weapons. Address: Via dei Ponti Medicei, 7, 50050 Cerreto Guidi FICoordinates: 43.7586, 10.8790 Google Maps Vinci Vinci is a town located north of Empoli in the Metropolitan City of Florence. The town is known as the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci and houses various attractions linked with the Renaissance polymath. \u272a Leonardian Museum of Vinci The Leonardian Museum of Vinci (Museo Leonardiano di Vinci) is a museum dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci in his hometown of Vinci, housed in the historic Palazzina Uzielli and the nearby Conti Guidi Castle. The museum includes a large collection of machines built according to the projects of Leonardo, along with numerous drawings and exhibitions dedicated to the polymath. Adjacent to the museum are the Museo Ideale Leonardo da Vinci and the Biblioteca Leonardiana, which house various artworks and documents linked with Leonardo. Address: Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 26, 50059 Vinci FICoordinates: 43.7872, 10.9266 Google Maps Birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci The Birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci (Casa Natale di Leonardo da Vinci) is located in Anchiano, a small hamlet near Vinci. The ancient house has been restored, and it features exhibitions on the life of Leonardo da Vinci and his works. Address: Via di Anchiano, 50059 Vinci FICoordinates: 43.7992, 10.9382 Google Maps Castelfiorentino Castelfiorentino is a town located south of Empoli in the Metropolitan City of Florence. The town was an important military outpost during the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and it still features various historic attractions. Sanctuary of Santa Verdiana The Sanctuary of Santa Verdiana (Santuario di Santa Verdiana) is a Baroque church erected during the 18th century in Castelfiorentino. The church features some artworks, but it is best known for the adjacent museum of religious art. The collection of this museum houses several valuable pieces, including a painting by Cimabue. Address: Via Cesare Battisti, 9, 50051 Castelfiorentino FICoordinates: 43.6029, 10.9720 Google Maps Benozzo Gozzoli Museum The Benozzo Gozzoli Museum (Museo Benozzo Gozzoli) is an art museum in Castelfiorentino. The museum includes various frescoes painted during the 15th century by Renaissance artist Benozzo Gozzoli and formerly hosted in two small religious buildings in the town. Address: Via Agostino Testaferrata, 31, 50051 Castelfiorentino FICoordinates: 43.6052, 10.9692 Google Maps Certaldo Certaldo is a town located along the Elsa river in the Metropolitan City of Florence. The town has ancient origins, and it emerged as one of the main centers of the area during the Late Middle Ages. Certaldo is likely the birthplace of 14th-century Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio. Casa Boccaccio Casa Boccaccio is a historic palace in the old town of Certaldo traditionally regarded as the former residence of Giovanni Boccaccio. The palace features a tower and it was restored in the 19th century, and again after being severely damaged during World War II. 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This area is centered around the city of Empoli, and it is crossed by the Arno river. South of Empoli is the Valdelsa, a valley formed by the Elsa river that continues into the Province of Siena. 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