I dintorni del Borgo Le Gualchiere
Le Guide ai Quartieri
Driving for 15-25 minutes you can reach unique hidden villages on the slopes of Pratomagno mountains.
All of them have a spectacular view on the Arno Valley ( Rocca Ricciarda and La Trappola are at 950 m. above the sea level)
Centuries of history, beautiful forests, old mills, silence and…. good food!
In Chiassaia, an old village of 50 permanent inhabitants, Varis, the baker, makes a local flat bread called “schiacciata” with no chemicals ingredients baked in a wood oven.
There you can enjoy a very good brunch with salty and sweet delicacies feeling you jumped back in time of at least 50 years…
In Casamona, you can visit to Capanna del Sole farm house, where you can find fresh local produce us yogurt, cheese, and fresh milk, you can make a beautiful walk through the pasture land “meeting” cows rough grazing; then you can see how cheese is produced from the milking to the seasoning: the old cellar where they keep the cheese is worth a visit by itself.
Sightseeing all along the Chianti hills and the Arno Valley
Molino delle Gualchiere is located along one of the Wine Roads of Tuscany, an ancient Etruscan road that was connecting Fiesole to Arezzo called “Strada dei Setteponti”;
all along this panoramic country road there are farms producing very good wines ( some of them recommended by Wine Spectator ) and wine tasting tours there are interesting and amusing.
Most of the farms are situated next to medieval hamlets worth visiting,
like Il Borro, property of Ferragamo’s family and beautiful Gropina with its Romanesque Parish church declared world heritage site.
Via Pratomagno
Driving for 15-25 minutes you can reach unique hidden villages on the slopes of Pratomagno mountains.
All of them have a spectacular view on the Arno Valley ( Rocca Ricciarda and La Trappola are at 950 m. above the sea level)
Centuries of history, beautiful forests, old mills, silence and…. good food!
In Chiassaia, an old village of 50 permanent inhabitants, Varis, the baker, makes a local flat bread called “schiacciata” with no chemicals ingredients baked in a wood oven.
There you can enjoy a very good brunch with salty and sweet delicacies feeling you jumped back in time of at least 50 years…
In Casamona, you can visit to Capanna del Sole farm house, where you can find fresh local produce us yogurt, cheese, and fresh milk, you can make a beautiful walk through the pasture land “meeting” cows rough grazing; then you can see how cheese is produced from the milking to the seasoning: the old cellar where they keep the cheese is worth a visit by itself.
Sightseeing all along the Chianti hills and the Arno Valley
Molino delle Gualchiere is located along one of the Wine Roads of Tuscany, an ancient Etruscan road that was connecting Fiesole to Arezzo called “Strada dei Setteponti”;
all along this panoramic country road there are farms producing very good wines ( some of them recommended by Wine Spectator ) and wine tasting tours there are interesting and amusing.
Most of the farms are situated next to medieval hamlets worth visiting,
like Il Borro, property of Ferragamo’s family and beautiful Gropina with its Romanesque Parish church declared world heritage site.
Informazioni sulla città/località
Arezzo
Is at 35 minutes driving all along the Setteponti Road, through olive groves, vineyards and medieval hamlets.
We suggest not to miss Piero della Francesca’s frescoes in San Francesco church; the main square of Arezzo, called “Piazza Grande” that really is the heart of the medieval town; the Antiques Fair that takes place every first week-end of the month; the “Saracino” medieval tournament scheduled every year in the months of June and September.
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preporuka/e lokalacaArezzo
Is at 35 minutes driving all along the Setteponti Road, through olive groves, vineyards and medieval hamlets.
We suggest not to miss Piero della Francesca’s frescoes in San Francesco church; the main square of Arezzo, called “Piazza Grande” that really is the heart of the medieval town; the Antiques Fair that takes place every first week-end of the month; the “Saracino” medieval tournament scheduled every year in the months of June and September.
Siena
Can be reached either driving for about 50 minutes through the Val d’Ambra
( Ambra Valley) or across the Chianti region all along a panoramic road.
“Piazza del Campo” , the main square of Siena, is absolutely unique: have a look at it from the top of the “Torre del Mangia” tower….
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Can be reached either driving for about 50 minutes through the Val d’Ambra
( Ambra Valley) or across the Chianti region all along a panoramic road.
“Piazza del Campo” , the main square of Siena, is absolutely unique: have a look at it from the top of the “Torre del Mangia” tower….
Anghiari e Sansepolcro
Besides the very well know cities, there are also smaller medieval towns like Cortona, Sansepolcro and Anghiari, at about 60 minutes by car, that are worth a visit.
In Anghiari, signaled as one of the nicest hamlets of Italy, a beautiful market takes place from April 25th to May 3rd. It is an invitation to discover traditional handcrafts and delicious local products. Walking through the lanes of this little very beautiful town is an unforgettable experience in every season of the year.
In Sansepolcro, a lovely walled town at 15 minutes from Anghiari, the third Saturday of the month there is a open air market where local farmers and producers are selling directly local traditional products. Sansepolcro was the birthplace of Piero della Francesca and in Civic Museum you could admire one of his masterpieces: “The Resurrection”.
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Besides the very well know cities, there are also smaller medieval towns like Cortona, Sansepolcro and Anghiari, at about 60 minutes by car, that are worth a visit.
In Anghiari, signaled as one of the nicest hamlets of Italy, a beautiful market takes place from April 25th to May 3rd. It is an invitation to discover traditional handcrafts and delicious local products. Walking through the lanes of this little very beautiful town is an unforgettable experience in every season of the year.
In Sansepolcro, a lovely walled town at 15 minutes from Anghiari, the third Saturday of the month there is a open air market where local farmers and producers are selling directly local traditional products. Sansepolcro was the birthplace of Piero della Francesca and in Civic Museum you could admire one of his masterpieces: “The Resurrection”.
Cortona
Cortona is nestled on top of a hill at 600 metres above the sea level. From the walls of this very nice Etruscan town you will enjoy a wonderful view of the Val di Chiana.
During the summer many events take place in the Opera Theatre and in the medieval centre of the town.
Not to be missed the Etruscan Museum and the beautiful “Annunciazione” painted by Beato Angelico.
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Cortona is nestled on top of a hill at 600 metres above the sea level. From the walls of this very nice Etruscan town you will enjoy a wonderful view of the Val di Chiana.
During the summer many events take place in the Opera Theatre and in the medieval centre of the town.
Not to be missed the Etruscan Museum and the beautiful “Annunciazione” painted by Beato Angelico.
Visite turistiche
Shopping at Fashion Outlets
PRADA OUTLET
at 20 km. from Molino
Statale 69, Loc. Levanella – Montevarchi
Tel. 055 91901
The ultimate outlet for clothes, shoes, bags and accessories of the following brands: Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s, Car Shoe.
Opening hours: from Monday to Friday: 10,30 – 19,30 – Saturday: 9,30 – 19,30 – Sunday: 10,30-19,30.
Saturday is the busiest day. Admission is possible until 1/2 an hour before closing time.
THE MALL
at 20 km. from Molino
Via Europa n°8, Loc. Leccio – Reggello
Tel. 055 8657775
The Mall is a gallery of select, top luxury brands such as:
Gucci, Cavalli, Armani, Loro Piana, Ferragamo, Fendi, La Perla, Tod’s, Burberry, Valentino, Ungaro, Fendi and many more.
Opening hours: All year round, every day of the week from 10 to 19.
DOLCE E GABBANA
at 30 km. from Molino
Loc. Santa Maria Maddalena, 49 – Pian dell’Isola – Rignano sull’Arno
Tel. 055 8331300
Two floors of Dolce & Gabbana’s factory dedicated to past collections and accessories.
Opening hours: from Monday to Sunday: 9 to 19 – On Sunday: 15 to 19
Please call ahead to double check opening hours!
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preporuka/e lokalacaShopping at Fashion Outlets
PRADA OUTLET
at 20 km. from Molino
Statale 69, Loc. Levanella – Montevarchi
Tel. 055 91901
The ultimate outlet for clothes, shoes, bags and accessories of the following brands: Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s, Car Shoe.
Opening hours: from Monday to Friday: 10,30 – 19,30 – Saturday: 9,30 – 19,30 – Sunday: 10,30-19,30.
Saturday is the busiest day. Admission is possible until 1/2 an hour before closing time.
THE MALL
at 20 km. from Molino
Via Europa n°8, Loc. Leccio – Reggello
Tel. 055 8657775
The Mall is a gallery of select, top luxury brands such as:
Gucci, Cavalli, Armani, Loro Piana, Ferragamo, Fendi, La Perla, Tod’s, Burberry, Valentino, Ungaro, Fendi and many more.
Opening hours: All year round, every day of the week from 10 to 19.
DOLCE E GABBANA
at 30 km. from Molino
Loc. Santa Maria Maddalena, 49 – Pian dell’Isola – Rignano sull’Arno
Tel. 055 8331300
Two floors of Dolce & Gabbana’s factory dedicated to past collections and accessories.
Opening hours: from Monday to Sunday: 9 to 19 – On Sunday: 15 to 19
Please call ahead to double check opening hours!
Lokalne preporuke
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Cosa vedere in zona
Loro Ciuffenna is the closest village ( at 3 km ) .
This is a lovely medieval village with an amazing view on the river Ciuffenna. Here you will not find souvenirs for tourists but traditional family run shops, a colourful weekly market, traditional Italian coffee shops, ice-cream shops and a selection of very good restaurants , “osterie” and “pizzerie”, of course.
Definitely a little town where you can breath an old times Tuscan atmosphere.