A traditional apartment in a historic 14th-century tower

The Porta del Chianti Apartment is located in the historic center of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, within the ancient city walls. The apartment is accessed directly from the historic Porta al Prato Tower and features a spacious living area with a kitchenette and a comfortable double sofa bed with memory foam, a fully equipped bathroom with a large shower, and a spacious double bedroom. What makes this accommodation special are its distinctive features: high ceilings with exposed beams, antique terracotta floors, and walls made of stone and terracotta. The apartment extends along the walls adjacent to the famous church of Santa Maria al Prato. Your stay will be a unique experience that evokes the past. Thanks to this strategically located apartment, you’ll have all amenities right at your fingertips. Just a short walk from the apartment, you’ll find both free parking (white lines) and paid parking (blue lines). In addition, there are bus stops near the apartment with routes connecting San Casciano to Florence and Siena.<br>Artisan workshops, shops, bars, restaurants, and gelaterias enliven the historic center of San Casciano in Val di Pesa. A typical Tuscan medieval village, located in the northernmost part of the Chianti Classico region, about 15 kilometers from Florence and about 50 kilometers from Siena. San Casciano is a veritable archaeological treasure trove, much of which remains hidden. Above all, however, it is a region with a history spanning several millennia. The town center is situated in a beautiful hilly area that has been inhabited since Etruscan times, as evidenced by the discovery of the so-called “Tomba dell’Arciere” (Archer’s Tomb) in Montefiridolfi and the excavations at Poggio La Croce. WHAT TO VISIT Giuliano Ghelli Museum of Sacred Art Collegiate Church of San Cassiano Church of Santa Maria al Prato Torre del Chianti Parish Church of Santa Cecilia in Decimo Parish Church of San Pancrazio Bibbione Castle Tomb of the Archer Poggio La Croce Antinori Wineries Fabbrica Castle, and numerous parish churches, villas, and castles that have flourished over the centuries. NEARBY Badia a Passignano Abbey Boccaccio House Museum Vinci and the Leonardo Museum, and much more!