Exploring Tuscany: Certaldo, near Florence

The small town of Certaldo in the heart of Tuscany is famous for being the hometown of writer Giovanni Boccaccio, one of the fathers of the Italian language, but the place is also a treasure chest of impressive medieval monuments and exquisite pieces of art.

Situated only 49 km from Florence, Certaldo with its magnificent and well preserved monumental doors, old palazzos (among which the famous Palazzo Pretorio and the Prigioni) and breathtaking frescoes is well worth a visit!