06Dec 0 Greve in Chianti Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini 40 Top Sights of Tuscany, Chianti, Italy, Towns in the Province of Firenze, Tuscany, Tuscan villages and towns, Tuscany travel guide Greve in ChiantiThe market town of the Chianti Classico wine territory in Tuscany, Italy Greve in Chianti is a small town situated in the valley of the Greve stream, half-way along the scenic Chiantigiana highway (SR 222) that runs from Florence to Sienna. Greve has an attractive, arcaded, triangular piazza with several ceramics and wine shops, as well as restaurants, and there is a Coop supermarket five minutes walk from the main piazza. A small museum of religious art is housed in the old monastery of San Francesco and the fortified village of Montefioralle is about one mile away up a steep hill. The hills surrounding Greve have many beautiful agriturismi and other rural vacation accommodation, making it a centre for farm house holidays in this part of Tuscany. There are several historical castles and castellated villas in the area and many wineries where wine and olive oil may be tasted and bought. The Greve web site contains much useful information about all of the Chianti wine zone. Worth a brief visit. More about Greve in Chianti. Here are some similar topics: Accommodations in Chianti The Tuscany holiday accommodations listed here are located in both the countryside and the small towns and villages of the Chianti Classico wine territory. They are often near wineries but are not working vineyards themselves.… Read More » Map of Tuscany, Italy Here's an interactive map of Tuscany with links to the best websites for many of the most interesting cities, towns, villages and sights of Tuscany.… Read More » Bed and Breakfast in Chianti One of the most convenient forms of accommodation in Chianti and Tuscany is a Bed and Breakfast (B&B) in Chianti. These can be located in both the countryside and the small towns and villages of the Chianti Classico wine territory… Read More » Castellina in Chianti Castellina in Chianti is situated on a ridge along the Chiantigiana highway between Florence and Siena, at the turn-off for Poggibonsi. Castellina has an attractive old town centre marred by a grotesque formation of industrial silos and an abandoned warehouse… Read More » Panzano in Chianti Panzano is located at the highest point and almost exactly midway along thescenic Via Chiantigiana road from Florence to Siena. Parts of the original castle remain, incorporated into the church and also as an independent tower.… Read More »
