Montaione Holiday Villa and Travel Guide
Montaione is a scenic village that lies on the top of a hill in the heart of the Tuscany countryside. Surrounded by Chianti vineyards, olive trees, rows of cypresses, extended woods and the typical landscape of Elsa Valley, Montaione is a natural paradise and the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate away from the mad rush of the tourist crowds.
Montaione is also rich in history, culture and traditions. Aside from basking in the glory of the charming Chianti countryside, visitors can also explore the various archaeological finds. Thanks to endless variety of winding country roads, Montaione is also ideal for those who love cycling holidays or go horseback riding.
Vacation rentals in Montaione
Visitors to the town can take advantage of a huge selection of vacation rentals like holiday homes, cottages, farmhouses, and self-catering apartments. Holiday villas and farmhouses in Montainone can let you add plenty of sun, sea and sand to your vacation agenda. Montaione enjoys a strategic position in the heart of Tuscany and you can base her to explore the famous cities of art like Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca San Gimignano and Volterra.
Sightseeing in Montaione
Praetorian Palace:
This 14th century Praetorian Palace boasts a prominent façade comprising a number of old municipal stone and glazed terracotta coats of arms. Inside there is the Civic Museum and the Historical Archive.
Church of San Regolo:
This important church was once dedicated to San Bartolommeo. It dates back to the 13th century and contains a 13th century valuable painting of Madonna with Child attributed to a follower of Cimabue.
Villa Da Filicaja:
About a kilometre away from the town, on the road to Gambassi, you will find Villa Da Filicaja. The villa, built on the site of the Roman Figline, was gifted to the 17th century poet Vincenzo da Filicaja by the Medici family along with a great deal of land and house in the town.
Roman Cistern:
The Roman Cistern dates back to the 2nd century BC. The cistern is 27 meters long and 3 wide and is divided into three rectangular sections. It could contain 400 cubic meters of water coming from the springs of Poggio all'Aglione.
San Vivaldo:
This is one of the most important monuments of Montaione. It is located near the monastery and is called the Holy Mount or Jerusalem of Tuscany. It a series of chapel and little temples, created by Father Tommaso of Florence and they represent the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ.
Dining
Most of the restaurants and eateries can be found within the historic centre and in the surrounding countryside. You can savour some of the best Tuscan cuisine at its traditional best. Restaurants usually open 12.00 to14.30 hours for lunch, and 18.30 to 22.00 for dinner, but in the countryside they are likely to close earlier. Orders are usually taken 45 minutes before closing time.
Aside from the traditional Tuscan dishes, some of them also serve international menu, with sea food and other specialities with meat and game, together with excellent local wines (usually Chianti red wine or Tuscan white DOCG), produced in the nearby farmhouses.
Nightlife
The nightlife is relatively staid. You can enjoy leisurely drinks in the bars and clubs. Dinner usually spreads over two hours or more and is usually between 8 and 9 so by the time you finish, you just have time for a leisurely walk under the starlit sky.
Golfing
The nearest golf club is the Castelfalfi Golf Club where you can enjoy a pleasant round of game under the Tuscan sun. This 18 holes Golf course (par 73) is considered amongst the most challenging golf courses in Italy because of the characteristics of the course.