Things To Do
Siena
Just 12Km (20 min drive) from Borgo Argiano lies the historic city of Siena. Here you can visit the extraordinary Siena Cathedral, il Duomo, a masterpiece of Italian Romenesque-Gothic architecture. If you are feeling more lively, why not climb the 100 metre tower of the Palazzo Pubblico overlooking the Piazza del Campo, Siena’s central square. Or spend a quiet afternoon off the beaten track in one of the many small squares, reading a book and sipping on an Aperol Spritz. At night time the city comes alive with teeming restaurants and the whole of Siena taking in the balmy evening air. Siena is a medieval town like no other in Italy.
Chianto Classico region
Borgo Argiano lies at the gateway to the beautiful Chianto Classico region. Just across the valley you can see the castle of Brolio, the seat of Baron Bettino Ricasoli, former Prime Minister of Italy and the inventor of the original Chianti formula in 1872. A drive up into the hills takes you through Gaiole in Chianti and Radda in Chianti, through myriads of pretty hilltop villages and legendary vineyards. Here you can enjoy some of the region’s best restaurants or taste the wine
Florence
Florence lies 8oKm (1 hr) North. Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo. There is so much to see and do in Florence. You must try the Fiorentina Steak if you go. Its one of the most famous dishes in Tuscan cuisine