Certaldo and surroundings ...

Certaldo is a nice and tiny medieval town with 16.000 inhabitants situated in the heart of Valdelsa in Florence district.
Born place of Giovanni Boccaccio and full of historical features.
The Certaldo county is crossed by the Elsa river and is composed by two separated centres: the medieval part (generally called Certaldo Alto) stands up on the hill and can be reached with a panoramic cableway, on the level plane you have the "modern town" of Certaldo with shops and all kind of facilities.

Events and Activities:

   * Mercantia
Is the most typical and famous local event in all the tuscan area ( and even in all Italy and Europe)
Medieval feasts and theatre shows in the magic frame of the "borgo" of Certaldo Alto.
    * Boccaccesca
Slow food event with typical gastronomy and wines
    * Literary Award "Giovanni Boccaccio"
A very important award that takes place in September.
Among the past winners: Enzo Biagi, Indro Montanelli and many other important authors.
    * Historical Parade
A wonderful parade in the streets of the "borgo" with medieval costumes that takes place in September.
    * Tuscany International Jazz summer and arts Festival
A musical week with stages shows and concerts, featuring international musicians.

The surroundings

Thank to its position from Certaldo you can easily reach the most important and fascinating towns of Tuscany as Florence, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Siena, Volterra and the famous "cantine" of Chianti.