Certaldo & Volterra

Certaldo is most famous for being the hometown of famous author and Italian linguist, Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-75). He's considered one if not father to what we know now as "Modern Languages" with his work in translating Old French poetry into Latin during medieval times. His home town has been turned into an open museum where visitors can enjoy views from above ground on how life would've looked back then while learning more about this genius' life story through art exhibits too! One specific event happening throughout July involves Mercantia Festival; it features street performers all over town who perform different types either music or comedy routines making sure everyone gets involved. All around you'll see Tuscany at its most captivating - fields lush from irrigation by mountain streams or olive groves swaying under gentle breezes while sheep graze peacefully next door to cows noses immersed deep into mounds of green grasses waiting out this summer heat wave together.

Volterra

History comes alive in Volterra. The ancient Etruscan town was once home to a powerful people, and you can feel their legacy still lingering around today on your visit! You'll be immersed immediately upon entering these historic gates that surround the center of things. We highly recommend you book our Volterra tour if you're looking to learn more about this ancient town. It’s full of workshops where artisans craft the local alabaster into translucent souvenirs. From a windswept terrace road you can look over some of Tuscany’s best preserved Roman ruins. Click on the link below to learn more about this tour!

Volterra Tour

Palazzo dei Priori

While the majestic Roman artifacts are fascinating, it is difficult not to be captivated by this medieval town. There are picturesque streets and open piazzas perfect for exploring in your quest of finding hidden gems that exist within Tuscany's oldest city-gio towers at either end; two gorgeous palaces - Palazzo dei Priori which houses Italy’s most important historical archives while also serving as their council chamber dating back centuries ago along side another renowned building known as Pretorium Palace where resides Florence’s jailhouse till today!