Greve In Chianti: Art, Market and Chianti Landscape

Greve In Chianti combines art, medieval traces, regional cuisine and routes through vineyards, olive groves and forests. If you would like to combine culture and landscapes in a manageable travel itinerary, you will find a wide variety of points of interest here: a regular market, historic buildings, museums, a circular route to Montefioralle and culinary specialities from Chianti.

Art, History and Special Places

Near the centre of Greve In Chianti, at Viale da Verrazzano and the Chiantigiana SR 222, you will find the “SEQUENZA” installation made of bronze and local stone. It consists of three separate elements arranged across a larger green area over a distance of approximately 60 metres. Castello di Uzzano preserves parts of its original rectangular fortified wall circuit and today has the appearance of a typical Renaissance villa. Castello di Verrazzano probably originated from a Roman settlement and has an Italian garden. A focal point for art and history enthusiasts is the Museum of Sacred Art of San Francesco in the historic San Francesco monastery, built in the 15th century. The collection preserves paintings, sculptures, liturgical vestments and sacred furnishings from the 13th to the 19th century. An archaeological section displays finds from archaeological investigations in the surrounding area. In Greve In Chianti, the artwork “Lympha” also blends contemplatively into the setting of the Church of Santa Croce. The church houses a triptych by Bicci di Lorenzo depicting the Madonna and Child with Saints. There are also historic highlights outside the town. In nearby Cintoia, Castello di Cintoia is one of the earliest documented castles in the Florentine area. The upper part is not accessible because it is located inside a private residence. In nearby Lucolena, the remains of Castello di Lucolena are integrated into the settlement of the same name. The nearby Abbazia di Montescalari was built between 1038 and 1040 and served as a hospitium, that is, accommodation and a resting place for travellers. In nearby Montefioralle, the castle still stands within its original fortified wall circuit.

Market, Wine and Regional Cuisine

The town market takes place every Saturday morning in Piazza Matteotti. The striking piazza has a triangular shape; its arcades house workshops, wine bars and shops selling local handicrafts and regional food products. The Expo Chianti Classico takes place every year on the second weekend of September in Piazza Matteotti and includes tastings, including guided tastings. Chianti Classico DOCG is produced in Greve along the Strada del Vino e dell’Olio Chianti Classico. Regional cuisine includes Mezzone, a local sausage speciality made from pork, beef, spices, salt and pepper. Chianti Classico DOP olive oil is combined locally with soups, grilled meat, vegetables, as well as ribollita and panzanella.

Exploring on Foot or by Bicycle

The “Anello di Montefioralle e Montegonzi” circular route begins and ends in Greve In Chianti and leads to the medieval village of Montefioralle. For a different perspective on the landscape, the “Cycling in the heart of Chianti Fiorentino” circular route passes through vineyards, olive groves, dense forests and landscapes characterised by cypress trees. This allows you to combine cultural sightseeing, regional cuisine and active days according to your personal interests, without reducing Greve In Chianti to just one holiday theme.

Other Places in the Surrounding Area

For your further selection of places, you can also discover Strada In Chianti, Lucolena In Chianti, Panzano In Chianti, San Polo In Chianti, Dudda, Pieve Di Panzano, Lamole, Passo Dei Pecorai, Le Bolle and Cintoia.

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