Guidebook Cavriglia - Il Colombaio
Food Scene
Some excellent restaurants that are also worth a visit for their location: a delicious opportunity to discover picturesque villages and unexpected landscapes.
Excellent restaurant, next to an ancient Benedictine monastery now partly transformed in winery, at 10 min. driving from Il Colombaio
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Badia a Coltibuono
Excellent restaurant, next to an ancient Benedictine monastery now partly transformed in winery, at 10 min. driving from Il Colombaio
Il canto del maggio
30/d Località Penna AltaGreat restaurant in a spectacular location
Outstanding restaurant, awarded 1 Michelin star, and beautiful location overlooking the hills of Chianti
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La Bottega del 30 SAS di Stoquelet H. & C.
2 Via di Santa CaterinaOutstanding restaurant, awarded 1 Michelin star, and beautiful location overlooking the hills of Chianti
The "Osteria" is situated just a step from the old Medieval Village named "Il Borro", a suggestive place for a walk before dinner.
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Osteria del Borro
The "Osteria" is situated just a step from the old Medieval Village named "Il Borro", a suggestive place for a walk before dinner.
Great restaurant, stunning view. Civitella is a village on top of a hill which worth a visit.
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Enoteca Ristorante Il Vicolo
7 Piazza MazziniGreat restaurant, stunning view. Civitella is a village on top of a hill which worth a visit.
Ristorante Le Contrade
28 Piazza Antico MercatoGreat food, in a stunning location
Essentials
Il Mercatale is a market hall for direct sales of local products. It is shared by several local producers, and is one of the first examples of short distribution chain in Italy.
At Il Mercatale you can purchase the best Tuscan products: vegetables, fruits, wine, fresh milk, cheeses, meat, sausages, olive oil, bread, pasta, honey and many others.
It is located in Montevarchi, Piazza dell’Antica Gora 6, open from Mon. through Sat. 9:00 am-1:00 pm, 4:00-8:30 pm.
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The Mercatale Farmers Market Hall
30 Piazzale dell'Antica GoraIl Mercatale is a market hall for direct sales of local products. It is shared by several local producers, and is one of the first examples of short distribution chain in Italy.
At Il Mercatale you can purchase the best Tuscan products: vegetables, fruits, wine, fresh milk, cheeses, meat, sausages, olive oil, bread, pasta, honey and many others.
It is located in Montevarchi, Piazza dell’Antica Gora 6, open from Mon. through Sat. 9:00 am-1:00 pm, 4:00-8:30 pm.
An alternative to tourist guides
A few kilometers from Cavriglia, on the right side of the Arno river valley, the protected area of the Balze is a surprising, small Monument Valley. The best route to explore it is the CAI trail 51 “sentiero dell’acqua zolfina” (trail of the sulphurous water), so called because it partly runs along a sulphurous water source. This ring-trail starts in Castelfranco di Sopra, near the post office, and winds its way through a surreal landscape of natural spiers and cathedrals, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. The route is 7 km long, including the detour to the charming village of Piantravigne.
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Le balze dell'acqua zolfina
A few kilometers from Cavriglia, on the right side of the Arno river valley, the protected area of the Balze is a surprising, small Monument Valley. The best route to explore it is the CAI trail 51 “sentiero dell’acqua zolfina” (trail of the sulphurous water), so called because it partly runs along a sulphurous water source. This ring-trail starts in Castelfranco di Sopra, near the post office, and winds its way through a surreal landscape of natural spiers and cathedrals, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. The route is 7 km long, including the detour to the charming village of Piantravigne.
The Arezzo antiques market, "Fiera Antiquaria", takes place every first Sunday of each month and the preceding Saturday, in the wonderful scenery of Piazza Grande and in the small streets nearby. You can find furniture, ceramics and pieces of China, jewels, fabrics, sculptures, paintings, iron and copper items, as well as trinkets of all sorts.
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Antique Fair Arezzo
13 Via Giorgio VasariThe Arezzo antiques market, "Fiera Antiquaria", takes place every first Sunday of each month and the preceding Saturday, in the wonderful scenery of Piazza Grande and in the small streets nearby. You can find furniture, ceramics and pieces of China, jewels, fabrics, sculptures, paintings, iron and copper items, as well as trinkets of all sorts.
The ancient Badia a Coltibuono, just 8 km from Il Colombaio, was an important monastery: now it is a farm where you can visit the old cellars, built at the time of the monks, and taste local wines. Every day by reservation from the website or by telephone.
Badia a Coltibuono
The ancient Badia a Coltibuono, just 8 km from Il Colombaio, was an important monastery: now it is a farm where you can visit the old cellars, built at the time of the monks, and taste local wines. Every day by reservation from the website or by telephone.
Dirt roads, antique bicycles and sporting culture: the Eroica has become a cult appointment, unique in its genre. The Eroica takes place in Gaiole in Chianti, the last weekend of September or the first of October, during the traditional grape harvest.
L’Eroica SSD
Dirt roads, antique bicycles and sporting culture: the Eroica has become a cult appointment, unique in its genre. The Eroica takes place in Gaiole in Chianti, the last weekend of September or the first of October, during the traditional grape harvest.
The botanical garden (Roseto botanico) "Carla Fineschi", in Cavriglia, is one of the largest rose gardens in the world. It contains more than eight thousand rose varieties. The oldest "species" has more than 40 million years, but there are also "younger" roses as the hybrids obtained from mid-1800. The garden is open to visitors in the period from the first Sunday in May to the last Sunday in June, every day from 9 am to 7 pm.
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Roseto Botanico "Gianfranco e Carla Fineschi"
The botanical garden (Roseto botanico) "Carla Fineschi", in Cavriglia, is one of the largest rose gardens in the world. It contains more than eight thousand rose varieties. The oldest "species" has more than 40 million years, but there are also "younger" roses as the hybrids obtained from mid-1800. The garden is open to visitors in the period from the first Sunday in May to the last Sunday in June, every day from 9 am to 7 pm.
Only the walls of the ancient Cistercian abbey dedicated to San Galgano are still standing: their gothic architecture and the roof open to the sky make this monument an incredibly suggestive place. The hermitage next to the abbey encloses a stone with a sword: the legend tells that Galgano stuck his sword into the rock to turn the weapon to a cross.
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San Galgano klaustur
Strada Comunale di San GalganoOnly the walls of the ancient Cistercian abbey dedicated to San Galgano are still standing: their gothic architecture and the roof open to the sky make this monument an incredibly suggestive place. The hermitage next to the abbey encloses a stone with a sword: the legend tells that Galgano stuck his sword into the rock to turn the weapon to a cross.
The mineral waters in the pools at the Terme in Rapolano flow from the source at a temperature of 39° C. A healthy bath to restore vitality and harmony! There are two spas in Rapolano: Terme Antica Querciolaia and Terme San Giovanni.
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Rapolano Terme
The mineral waters in the pools at the Terme in Rapolano flow from the source at a temperature of 39° C. A healthy bath to restore vitality and harmony! There are two spas in Rapolano: Terme Antica Querciolaia and Terme San Giovanni.
North of Arezzo, nestled in the forests of the Casentino, lies the sanctuary of La Verna, in the place where San Francesco received the stigmata. The sanctuary, which is still inhabited by monks, is the destination both of pilgrims and tourists, attracted by the mystical atmosphere and by the spiritual and artistic treasures it contains.
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La Verna (Fransiskanablót)
45 Via del Santuario della VernaNorth of Arezzo, nestled in the forests of the Casentino, lies the sanctuary of La Verna, in the place where San Francesco received the stigmata. The sanctuary, which is still inhabited by monks, is the destination both of pilgrims and tourists, attracted by the mystical atmosphere and by the spiritual and artistic treasures it contains.
The great painter of the Renaissance was born in Sansepolcro in 1415, and here in the land of Arezzo he has left his masterpieces: la Resurrezione, in the Museo civico of Sansepolcro, la Madonna del Parto, in Monterchi, and the Legend of the True Cross in the basilica of San Francesco, in Arezzo (reservations are required to visit this art-work).
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San Francesco, Arezzo
1 Piazza S. FrancescoThe great painter of the Renaissance was born in Sansepolcro in 1415, and here in the land of Arezzo he has left his masterpieces: la Resurrezione, in the Museo civico of Sansepolcro, la Madonna del Parto, in Monterchi, and the Legend of the True Cross in the basilica of San Francesco, in Arezzo (reservations are required to visit this art-work).
Events not to be missed
The famous Palio di Siena is one of the most popular Italian horse race. It takes place every year on July 2 and August 16. This traditional popular manifestation lasts four days and finishes in the streets of the victorious "Contrada" where the people celebrate the happy event in a most joyous way. Not to be missed!
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Piazza del Campo
Il CampoThe famous Palio di Siena is one of the most popular Italian horse race. It takes place every year on July 2 and August 16. This traditional popular manifestation lasts four days and finishes in the streets of the victorious "Contrada" where the people celebrate the happy event in a most joyous way. Not to be missed!
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COUNTRYSIDE = INSECTS!
In the countryside there are always insects everywhere, don't be surprised to find them even inside buildings.
Insects are particularly numerous and annoying the hotter the weather is. So, especially in summer, when you stay outdoors we recommend you use skin repellents (check that they are also effective against horseflies), mosquito coils and clothes to cover yourself (long sleeved shirts, long pants, socks). Wear white or light-colored clothes.
In the case of wasp or horsefly stings, be equipped with antihistamine and cortisone products, both to be applied to the skin and taken orally.
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MID SEASONS - old stone houses may be cold
Cold spells may occur during spring and autumn so, if you have planned your holiday in these seasons, come prepared with warm clothes, to wear inside as well as outside, and don’t forget warm socks and slippers. This will also help you control any heating expenses.
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Weekly markets in the streets and squares of the old towns
Open-air markets are very popular in Italy, they are lots of fun and offer clothing, leather goods, and household items in addition to food products. These markets usually close by 1:00 pm. Here is a schedule of the largest outdoor markets in our area:
Tuesday: Figline Valdarno
Thursday: Montevarchi
Friday: Terranuova Bracciolini
Saturday: San Giovanni Valdarno