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Chianti is the name given to a hilly area located in Tuscany and shared by the provinces of Florence, Siena, and Arezzo. It is a sweet, very pleasant region full of history, where you can feel and breathe the true essence of Tuscany for two main reasons: because of the Hills of Chianti where Chianti Wine, one of the most famous and beloved wines in the world is produced and because this is the area where many Medieval-origin villages and beautiful art cities are scattered that attract thousands of visitors every year.

Let's start from Florance in the direction of San Casciano in Val di Pesa to explore this unique area and its treasures. This cultural and wine-related tour will allow you to stop in some charming villages and enjoy stunning views of the hills and the vineyards kissed by the sun.

San Casciano in Val di Pesa (pic n°4) is located halfway between Florence and Siena. Surrounded by Medieval walls, the town obviously is one of the most productive centers for the production of Chianti Classico (pic n°2), and it can boast some beautiful tourist attractions as well. Church of Santa Maria al Prato preserves lots of works of art, but also, the Romanesque-style Pieve di San Pancrazio or Pieve di Santo Stefano in Campoli is worth a visit. The town offers lots of other remarkable buildings to visit, such as the theater, the library, and the interesting town museum. Many castles and villas are spread in their surroundings such as Machiavelli's house in Sant'Andrea in Percussina.