Vesta Italian Villas - Villa Loggia - vicinity - Ancient farmhouse in Chianti Tuscany

Tuscan countryside in Chianti hills

Transportation
Closest airport: Florence
Closest train station: Florence

Villa Loggia
(sleeps 10 people, pool, picture perfect views)

Villa Location
Villa Loggia is located in a small valley just outside of San Casciano on the northern edge of the Chianti hills. The house overlooks a beautiful Tuscan landscape and has panoramic views of rolling vineyards. A small renovated house on the property is used occassionally by the owners as a weekend getaway, and thus not part of the rental. The villa is accessible by a short private unpaved road.

Local Area
San Casciano is located just outside of Florence and is first exit on the highway between Florence and Siena. San Casciano is a medieval walled city; parts of the 14th Century walls are still standing. The Museo di Arte Sacra, in the Church of Santa Maria del Gesu, houses precious paintings, sculptures and other works of art from the region. In San Casciano, you will find restaurants, grocery stores, a post office and cafes.

Owner Recommended Restaurant
The owner will be happy to give you recommendations personally.

Day Trips
	Florence is approximately 18 miles away.
	In Siena, visit the Duomo and climb up the Mangia Tower for one of the most spectacular views in Italy. Try to witness the famous Palio if you are visiting in the summertime. (about 30 miles away.)
	Arezzo, the setting for Roberto Benigni's 1999 Oscar-winning film La Vita è Bella (Life Is Beautiful) is about an hours drive away. While there be sure to visit the Church of San Francesco to see the famous “Legend of the True Cross” by Piero della Francesca. (about 50 miles).
	San Gimignano, the city of towers, is about 25 miles away.
	Volterra is famous for its alabaster as well as its medieval center and recommended Etruscan museum (about 40 miles).

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