Casa Elena in Montevarchi

Spacious and bright apartment in an old house (the first origin of the building is from the 1400s), with antique furniture but with all modern equipment and comforts. Double bathroom and all the equipment for a comfortable stay (for example three flat screen televisions), Wifi. Large terrace where you can stay and have breakfast, lunch or dinner. The apartment is located in a quiet area, slightly on the outskirts but close to the historic center. Near the apartment there are shops, restaurants, pizzerias, ice cream parlors, pharmacies and supermarkets. The general hospital is 3 km away. Free street parking under the house. Railway station and bus station 700 meters. A1 motorway (Valdarno tollbooth) 5km away. Chianti at 15 km. The apartment is located in the central area between Florence, Arezzo and Siena. Endless possibilities for excursions to the nearby hills and mountains on foot or by bicycle (the host can rent city bikes, MTBs or racing bikes). Possibility of horseback riding (there are riding centers in the area). Indoor and outdoor swimming pool (open all year round) 400 meters from the apartment. Other swimming pools, one at 3 km and one at 15 km, are open only in summer.

The host is MD, passionate about art and sports (cycling, hiking, winter sports). It can give you useful tips to visit monuments and to plan excursions in the surroundings.

Near the apartment in the center of Montevarchi there are the Cassero Museum (modern sculpture), the Paleontological Museum (one of the most interesting in Italy) with Pliocene fossils found in the area and the Valdarnese del Poggio Academy with an important library. The Collegiate (parish church) is a beautiful example of sober Tuscan baroque and has a museum of sacred art with an important work by Andrea della Robbia (Robbian temple. This work was reported by the art critic Beba Marzano among the 101 artistic wonders in the "Vale un Viaggio" series); the museum also contains illuminated choirs and other sacred art objects. For the museums of Montevarchi click on the site At 5 km in San Giovanni Valdarno, the birthplace of the famous Renaissance painter Masaccio, there is the Museum of sacred art with an important altarpiece by Fra Angelico (Annunciation). About 15 km away on the ancient road Seven bridges (Setteponti-Cassia Vetus) there is the parish church of Gropina (majestic Romanesque monument of the IX century built on previous Etruscan-Roman structures partially visible). Other Romanesque churches are always located on the Setteposnti in Piandiscò and Cascia di Reggello). For nature lovers, 30 km away is the Pratomagno, a large mountain that divides the Valdarno from the Casentino valley and reaches almost 1600 meters in height with a large cross of the summit. In Pratomagno possibility of excursions in every season. In addition to Pratomagno, 15 km away, there are the hills and mountains of Chianti, a large and beautiful area for excursions on foot, by bicycle or on horseback and for tastings of wine and other products in the numerous cellars and farms. Possibility of excursions with snowshoes and cross-country skis in Pratomagno (in winter). The territory, especially in summer, is home to numerous village festivals and festivals (the forgives) where you can find the authentic Tuscan spirit and taste typical products. Weekly markets are held in Montevarchi (on Thursdays) in San Giovanni Valdarno (on Saturdays) and in Figline Valdarno (on Tuesdays). Other markets are he smaller towns (Terranuova, Loro Ciuffenna and others). In Montevarchi there is also the fixed market of farmers (covered) where they are sold only products of the territory mostly seasonal. Also in Montevarchi, on Friday morning, there is a small open-air market, of local agricultural producers and of the surrounding areas.