The property
and surroundings
The structure is located in Corsignano, a village in the heart of Chianti Senese, among hills, vineyards and olive grovesa few kilometers from the center of Siena.
Ideal for those who want to visit Siena and the characteristic neighboring villages and then return to the peace and quiet of the countryside.
We are located in the Chianti Senese area, with hills with soft lines, surrounded by rows of vines and olive groves.
The apartments are located in a building dating back to the end of 1700.
During 2019 they have been completely renovated and furnished respecting on the one hand the essence of the original structure and aiming, on the other hand, to obtain the best result in terms of design and functionality.
The apartments all have their own entrance and there is a free parking area at the entrance of the structure in addition to street parking.
Guests have free access to the internal courtyard equipped with chairs and tables.
In the surroundings
The Charterhouse of Pontignano, where the heart
of the Chianti and Tuscany beats
A few kilometers from Siena, on a hill overlooking the city, stands the Antica
Certosa of Pontignano, a unique place in the world where nature, history and
hospitality are blend in memorable harmony.
The Certosa di Pontignano, the official congress centre of the University of Siena
and destination ideal for stays in Tuscany, it is suitable for groups, families and
single visitors in its wide variety of accommodations.
The restaurant of the Charterhouse offers a high level of quality in its proposal,
aimed at both for the guests' stay and for special occasions such as gala dinners,
weddings, and other events.
In addition, the many rooms of the ancient Villa della Certosa lend themselves to the occasion for special private dinners, representative meetings and romantic gatherings, while the charming conference rooms, the two magnificent cloisters and the Italian garden are more suitable for events with a large number of participants.
The Certosa di Pontignano is the Official Congress Centre of the University of Siena.
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The Chianti Sculpture Park
Permanent exhibition of contemporary installations and sculptures, born in 2004 from an initiative of the Giadrossi couple, both art lovers.
The main characteristic of the Park is the integration between art and nature. Each artist has visited the forest and has therefore made a specific proposal for the chosen place. The union between the sculptures and the wood, the sounds, the colours and the light is total. In fact, here the work of man does not tend to prevail over nature, but to integrate and enhance it.
Artists from all five continents and different materials have been chosen to give the visitor an overview of the variety and importance of contemporary art in today's world.
An amphitheatre has also been created in the park, offering visitors a packed programme of concerts in July and August.
Pieve di San Giovanni a Pievasciata
The parish church was originally dedicated to Santa Maria ad Sciatam or Ischiatam, it is
one of the oldest in the Chianti area, known since the 11th century. In the thirteenth
century it was in fact on the "hot" border between Siena and Florence and was sacked
by the Florentines. Probably as a result of these events the whole plebano complex was
fortified and still today of those fortifications there are two massive towers. The church
has a single nave plan, with a mighty bell tower that was part of the fortified structures
of the complex. Originally, however, the appearance must have been different. On the
outer wall of the left side are still visible three round arches, now closed, set on square
pillars without decorations and which are the proof that in the past the church had to
have more naves. The structure of the bell tower, originally open with a large arch placed
above the roof of the church, shows quite clearly its military origin. Another military
structure, probably the formwork, is to be identified with the massive construction i ncorporated in the rectory house which shows two-thirteenth-century structures.
