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Vicchiomaggio Castle - Located in the castle within its typical halls fom the Renaissance period, Vicchiomaggio Restaurant is an ideal meeting place to taste genuine food from the farm, prepared according to antique recipes that have been deliciously updated by
our chefs. charming weddings florence. In an extremely friendly and welcoming environment, rich in charm and history, our qualified personnel will take good care of you, providing excellent and attentive service yet never interfering with your personal sphere. charming weddings florence. charming weddings florence - Vicchiomaggio Castle Click here for more informationVicchiomaggio Castle is built of solid stone and features a tall, crenellated tower and is surrounded by well-preserved manor houses and boundary walls. Thanks to careful and meticulous restoration works, it is well-preserved and has been acknowledged as a national monument. charming weddings florence. It is a unique experience to stay in a historic estate in the heart of Chianti, where you can find a wealth of charm and modern services and at the same time discreet, sincere and genuine hospitality. charming weddings florence - Vicchiomaggio Castle Just seven apartments (from one to four rooms) are available, all created from the sumptuous and fascinating castle locales, with antique terracotta floors and arched ceilings. charming weddings florence. Click here for more informationAccording to several antique and well-preserved parchments, Vicchiomaggio Castle, once named Vicchio dei Longobardi (Village of the Longobards), dates back to about 1400. charming weddings florence. On the top of a hill, dominating the whole Greve Valley, it is just 26 and 48 km from Siena and Florence respectively. Over the centuries this has demonstrated to be an extremely strategic position. In fact, during the Middle Ages, Vicchiomaggio Castle was crucial for the defence of Florence during its feuds with the city of Siena. charming weddings florence. Later on, it became an exclusive Manor House of the Renaissance period when it reached its peak and when its original name was integrated by the word Maggio (May) to recall various maggiolate (May songs) of Calendimaggio (May day). During its long and glorious history, Vicchiomaggio Castle has hosted various famous artists, including Leonardo da Vinci and Francesco Redi. Leonardo stayed at the castle while he was painting his masterpiece, Monna Lisa, and he also drew a charming and impressive picture that is still preserved among his personal documents. Francesco Redi, a member of the Accademia della Crusca (Florentine Literary Academy), wrote his famous poem “Bacco in Toscana” (Bacco in Tuscany) while staying at Vicchiomaggio in 1865. charming weddings florence. charming weddings florence - Vicchiomaggio Castle Click here for more informationVicchiomaggio Castle Chianti Tuscany Vicchiomaggio Castle - castle tuscany, castle wedding Tuscany planning, castle weddings, castle weddings Tuscany, Chianti accommodations and Chianti classico wine |
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