7 Things to Do in Certaldo That You Shouldn't Miss

September 4, 2017 Dorsey Hagwood

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

Certaldo, Italy +39 0571 661259
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4.5 based on 951 reviews

Certaldo

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

via Boccaccio, 50052, Certaldo, Italy +39 0571 661219
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4.5 based on 180 reviews

Palazzo Pretorio

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

Via Fiorentina Lucardese Loc. Pino, 571 | SP 79 Km 11, 50052, Certaldo, Italy +39 392 212 2040
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A Solatio

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

Certaldo, Certaldo, Italy +39 0571 661219
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4 based on 132 reviews

Casa di Boccaccio

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

Piazza Boccaccio, 50052, Certaldo, Italy
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Funicolare di Certaldo

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

Piazza Santi Jacopo E Filippo, 50052, Certaldo, Italy +39 0571 668054
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4 based on 58 reviews

Chiesa dei Santissimi Jacopo e Filippo

Reviewed By operalover939 - Toronto, Canada

Essentially Romanesque with Renaissance touches. The grave monument of the Blessed Tomaso is a touch gruesome. The chief reason for visiting -- unless you wish to worship there -- is that it contains the grave of Boccaccio, who was born and died here.

7. Museo di Arte Sacra

via Boccaccio, 50052, Certaldo, Italy +39 0571 652796
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Museo di Arte Sacra

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.

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