The location of Villa Le Barone in the heart of Chianti makes it an ideal base for exploring Tuscany’s world-famous Renaissance towns and cities, rich in architectural and artistic treasures. In your room, you’ll find suggested driving itineraries to help you discover Chianti "off the beaten track." Additionally, Villa Le Barone can arrange guided tours of various cities and their museums. Ask our reception for detailed advice.
Skip-the-Line Museum Tickets in Florence – Want to avoid the long queues at the Uffizi or Accademia museums? We can pre-book tickets with specific entrance times for you.
Private Guided Tours & Chauffeur Services – We can organize half-day or full-day tours with professional, authorized guides in major UNESCO-listed art cities such as Florence, Siena, and San Gimignano. We also arrange private driver-led tours of Chianti.
The San Leolino church, visible from our gardens, is one of the most renowned religious structures in Chianti and is well worth a visit. It retains the Romanesque architectural style of Tuscany’s parish churches, with a Renaissance-style portico preceding its façade and a bell tower in the background. Inside, you’ll find a collection of fascinating Renaissance artworks, and Della Robbia tabernacles. Adjacent to the church, a charming and intimate 14th-century cloister adds to its historical appeal.
Perched atop a hill south of Florence, the Certosa di Firenze was once one of Europe’s most influential monasteries, housing over 500 works of art before Napoleon’s plundering. Built in 1341 by Niccolò Acciaioli, a prominent Florentine, it served both religious and educational purposes. The church opens onto a vast Renaissance cloister featuring a large well and terracotta works by Andrea and Giovanni della Robbia from the 15th and 16th centuries. The site also contains lunettes painted by Pontormo, dating back to the 16th century.
The birthplace of the Italian Renaissance (UNESCO World Heritage Site) needs no introduction. Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Italy—if not the world. Its stunning cultural, architectural, and artistic heritage, combined with its location along the picturesque Arno River and the rolling hills of Tuscany, makes it a must-visit destination. Florence is 29 km from Villa Le Barone.
The well-preserved medieval city of Siena (UNESCO World Heritage Site) lies 33 km south of Villa Le Barone. Beyond its charming narrow streets, Siena is best known for its stunning black-and-white Romanesque cathedral and the Piazza del Campo, a unique shell-shaped square where the famous Palio horse race takes place twice each summer.
Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Gimignano is a medieval walled town famous for its historic center and distinctive towers. Located 40 km southwest of Villa Le Barone, this picturesque town is a must-visit. While there, why not enjoy a glass of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, the renowned local white wine?
The Chianti hills surrounding Villa Le Barone are dotted with charming villages and abbeys waiting to be explored. On your way to San Gimignano, you’ll pass through beautiful medieval hamlets such as:
