Antico Podere Marciano is located in the renowned Gallo Nero Chianti region, in Tuscany, right in the middle between Siena and Florence. It stands in the largest safeguarded cypress-grove in Europe, surrounded by the typical hilly landscape which makes for a feeling of peace and tranquillity. During the day and throughout all seasons, guests can admire a continuous colour variation of...

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Also an equestrian centre. Description of facilities, photographs, pricing, information request form and map.

In the area of Barberino Val d’Elsa, on the summit of a hill, 310 metres above sea level lie a group of houses and a villa which preserve the name of the ancient Castello di Cortin” (Castle of Cortine) attested to it in 1037. The word cortine comes from neo-Latin; from the term curtis meaning court.
Cortine, this very ancient Tuscan castle, stands among vineyards, olive groves...

Restored water mill close to Barberino Val d'Elsa. Photographs and map, no plain text.