Castiglion Fiorentino Holidays
Castiglion Fiorentino Holidays - Tuscan countryside breaks
Castiglion Fiorentino holidays offer a traditional medieval city in central Tuscany, located in the verdant countryside of this beautiful and historic region. High on a hilltop overlooking both the Chiana and the Chio Valleys, holidays in Castiglion Fiorentino offer wonderful views across fertile agricultural land, and out across to the Appennine mountains. Located between Arezzo and Cortona, Castiglion Fiorentino holidays are ideally placed to tour the Tuscan region, with the city positioned 60km from Siena and less than 100km from Florence.
Holidays in Castiglion Fiorentino - Rich in history, an ancient walled city
An ancient city with a rich history, Castiglion Fiorentino boasts a wealth of sights in its well-preserved centre. Dating back to 600BC, with Etruscan and Roman roots, today the city maintains a distinct medieval character, with Castiglion Fiorentino holidays offering plenty of churches, art and Renaissance architecture for the visitor to enjoy. The city walls, built back in the 13th century, still stand, and the centre is dominated by the imposing tower of the towns' ancient castle (the Torre del Cassero). Interesting sight to see whilst on holiday in Castiglion Fiorentino include the churches of Saint Angelo and Saint Francesco, from the 12th and 13th century, the Pinacoteca, home to numerous famous pieces of art, and the Montecchio Castle, just outside the city. Also on display in town are Etruscan objects unearthed in recent excavations.
Castiglion Fiorentino Holidays - Visit neighbouring Arezzo and Cortona
Whilst on holiday in Castiglion Fiorentino, visitors will find a range of shops and services, and several restaurants and cafes to choose from. To the north, Arezzo offers a livelier city scene, with plenty to see and do, and great shopping in its streets and markets, while the medieval town of Cortona presents an unspoilt charm with wonderful views. Castiglion Fiorentino holidays boast classic Tuscan landscapes to explore, and the area is popular with walkers, hikers and cyclists as well as lovers of art, history and culture.
