Top 6 Free Things to do in Barberino Val d'Elsa, Tuscany

The "Garden SottoVico" thanks to the enthusiasm and tenacity of a group of citizens who turned an illegal rubbish dump into a beautiful garden with two greenhouses which shelter hundreds of Cactus plants in an extraordinary museum of living sculptures. We offer this enchanting space as a comfortable and welcoming meeting place. Creative spirit, individual differences, communication and relational freedom for everyone are all valued here. The 'Giardino SottoVico' is a therapeutic and educational environment for the coming together and entertainment of children, adults, senior citizens, schools, disabled people and residents of sheltered housing.

Immersa in mezzo alle colline del Chianti a meta strada tra Firenze e Siena, l'azienda produce e vende direttamente vini Chianti e IGT oltre a un raffinatissimo Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva, in un suggestivo ambiente in pietra risalente al 1300 potrete gustare la nostra produzione e visitare le cantine attigue . Se siete alla ricerca di un posticino tranquillo dove poter assaporare del buon vino in un atmosfera calda e familiare, l'azienda infatti è seguita direttamente dal proprietario e dalla sua famiglia, per chi ama immergersi nella realtà delle piccole produzioni locali di qualità. Free Wine tasting

On the hill of Semifonte, surrounded by olive groves and and vineyard, you can see today only one building: the Chapel of San Michele Arcangelo, built in the late 16th century in honor of the inhabitants of the Semifonte Castle, destroyed by Folrentines in 1202. Ita uniqueness is due do tact that it duplicates on a small scale the Brunelleschi’s Florence Cathedral dome.

Basically a winebar and wine shop. We sell wines, extravirgin olive oil and other organic products. Wine tastings available all day. You can also have just a break with a glass of wine, some cheese and bruschetta!