Go Beyond Wine During a Chianti Villa Stay
By Dipika Patel
Chianti is famous for its fine wine with good reason - this Italian region is renowned for its fragrant vineyards and local wineries. There is nothing like sitting back and relaxing in the Tuscan sun with a full glass of delicious Chianti Classico.
The vineyards and wineries do play an essential role in local life and culture - and of course you should spend time visiting them and sampling their produce.
But there is far more to Chianti than dazzling sunshine and delicious world-class wines - and once you start exploring the area for yourself, you're sure to gain a whole new appreciation for this stunning Italian region.
Tuscany is particularly famous for its scenic landscapes and you'll want to have your camera at the ready as you pass through its spectacular countryside. The varied landscape here - from green and gently rolling hills to stone farmhouses and picturesque olive groves - has inspired artists and photographers for centuries.
You'll also see plenty of evidence of Tuscany's rich medieval heritage as you pass through the countryside. The hills are dotted with numerous well-preserved castles. While they were originally constructed as defence fortresses, many have now been converted into elegant residences and some have become famous estates which are open to the public.
The municipality of Greve is another fabulous place to learn about Tuscany's rich medieval heritage - in fact, a market has been a regular feature of its unique triangular piazza for centuries. Stunning architecture aside, Greve's museums and art galleries paint a fascinating picture of the region's rich past.
Of course, the city of Florence is also well worth a visit, particularly if you are a Renaissance history buff. This dazzling city is home to the magnificent Basilica of Santa Croce, which is the largest Franciscan church in the world. This structure is also home to the resting place of many of Italy's most famous residents - including Machiavelli, Michelangelo, Rossini and Galileo - known as the Temple of the Italian Glories.
You are sure to have a brilliant time on your villa holiday in Tuscany - start looking for the perfect place to stay in Chianti today.
If you are looking for the perfect place to rent a holiday villa in Italy, why not consider Chianti? Invitation to Tuscany can help you find the perfect place to stay.
We have a wide range of self-catering accommodation, so when you rent a villa in Tuscany, it will be ideally-suited to the needs of your group.
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