TOWN OF CERTALDO | TUSCANY REGION

Certaldo, Province of Firenze, Tuscany, Italy. Certaldo is a small picturesque town on a hill about 35 m. S.S.W. from Florence, the home of the family of Giovanni Boccaccio, who died and was buried here in 1375. A statue of him was erected in the main square in 1875.

WHAT TO SEE

Boccaccio's house, of red brick, like the other old houses of the town, was restored in 1823 and fitted up with old furniture.
The Palazzo Pretorio, or Vicariale, the residence of the Florentine governors, with a picturesque facade and court adorned with coats of arms, and in the interior are various frescoes dating from the 13th to the 16th century.

Italy is one of the most diverse places in the world to visit but there is more to the country then Venice, Florence, Roma, Cinque Terre and a couple of other top attractions.  If you plan you days well and understand how to move around within the country you can a great cost effective vacation full of activity, history, culture, and great food and wine.  Contact us to get the insights to travel in Italy.  We offer:

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