07Dec 0 Badia a Coltibuono Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini 40 Top Sights of Tuscany, Abbeys and Churches of Tuscany, Chianti, Italy, History and Culture of Tuscany, Sights of Chianti, Tuscan villas and their gardens, Tuscany travel guide Badia a ColtibuonoA visit to Badia a Coltibuono, a former Abbey in Tuscany Badia a Coltibuono was founded in 1051 by monks of the Benedictine Vallombrosan Order who also began planting the first vineyards in the Upper Chianti area. In 1810, when Tuscany was under Napoleonic rule, the monks were forced to leave Coltibuono and the monastery was deconsecrated and, after passing through a number of hands, was bought by the Stucchi-Prinetti family. Badia a Coltibuono has been well-preserved and there are guided tours of the chapel and the italianate garden. Wines from the property are for sale and the Coltibuono restaurant is well-regarded. Worth a visit. More about Badia a Coltibuono. Here are some similar topics: Badia a Passignano Badia a Passignano. According to tradition, a monastery was founded at Passignano by Sichelmo in 890. An Abbey (Badia) was established 1049 as a consequence of the Vallombrosan monastic reforms, and took the form of a quadrangular fortified structure with… Read More » Monteriggioni Monteriggioni is one of the most famous and attractive castles in all Tuscany. Its curtain wall and fourteen towers are virtually intact, and the interior is now occupied by a small and peaceful village. … Read More » Vicchiomaggio The Castle of Vicchiomaggio is in fact a splendid Renaissance villa incorporating the remains of a very early, probably Lombard, castle. It is also a producer of some of the best Chianti Classico wines – indeed, some of the best… Read More » Volpaia Volpaia is a well-restored mediaeval village located in central Chianti. Part of the walls and two of the original six towers of Volpaia are preserved, the largest of the two housing the Castello di Volpaia wine shop and osteria. Volpaia… Read More » Vignamaggio Villa Vignamaggio is located on the road to Lamole from Greve andPanzano. As it stands today, it is a splendid Renaissance villa rebuilt during the 15 C and the 16 C by the Gherardi family and showing a clear influence… Read More »
