Certaldo, the medieval village of Boccaccio

Mar 04, 2021 344

The medieval village of Certaldo is one of the most characteristic places in Tuscany and in the Val D’Elsa. The historic village is located a few kilometers far from Florence and hosts a large number of buildings and places of historical and artistic interest.

A picturesque atmosphere envelops the streets of Certaldo and the historic buildings, preserved in an impeccable way, evoke a unique medieval environment in which art and history embrace each other. Certaldo is also famous because it's the birthplace of Giovanni Boccaccio, one of the most authoritative and appreciated poet and writer of all time. 

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