Porcigliano is an ideal base for visiting Florence, Siena, San Gemignano, Pisa, Lucca and discover the fascinating surrounding towns and villages of Mugello valley. Mugello is an attractive territory rich with history (originally the Medici family came from here), art and nature. It also offer a healthy, simple and tasty cuisine and a variety of local products that have maintained their genuine quality
Mugello recommended itineraries within
10-15 km
Villa Medicea of Cafaggiolo
Bosco ai Frati Convent
Scarperia, the Vicari Palace
The Medici route
Villa Medicea of Cafaggiolo, one of the favourite
residences of Lorenzo the Magnificent, and a splendid example of Renaissance architecture;
not far away the Trebbio Castle another magnificent
construction, the Bosco ai Frati Convent with
a precious woooden Crucifix by Donatello, the Fortress
of San Martino (San Piero a Sieve)
Borgo San Lorenzo
Montesenario
The Parish Churches and Shrines
The romanesque Parish Church of San Lorenzo
with its valuable Madonna attributed to Giotto (in Borgo S. Lorenzo), San
Giovanni Maggiore Parish Church in Panicaglia and San
Cresci in Valcava, the Parish Church of Sant' Agata, the most illustrious sacred building in Mugello
and the Shrines of Montesenario, Madonna
del Sasso and Madonna dei Tre Fiumi
mugello
Vicchio, Giotto's house
The old towns and small villages
Borgo San Lorenzo (main town), Vicchio
(where Giotto was born), Scarperia (the famous
knives of Scarperia , traditionally made for at least five centuries), San
Piero a Sieve
The road of wines
Following the course of the Sieve river we reach an hilly area famous since the
Middle Ages for the production of two doc wines, Chianti
Rufina and Pomino, and where we
can make an oenogastronomic itinerary visiting ancient cellars and vineyards.
Some of the historical wine cellars are inside the Castello
del Trebbio, Castello di Nipozzano
and inside the Torre a Decima
Trekking in Mugello
One can walk for days and days, there are an infinite number of paths in
an extremely suggestive natural setting.
The SO.F.T and CAI trails offer the opportunity to take short and
easy walks or day excursions on a specific environment and historical-artistic
theme. Some paths run along ancient roads that date back to the Etruscan-Roman
and Medieval periods passing by enchanting and remote corners. It is possible
to horseback ride along some of these trails
The mountain biking or cycling enthusiasts will find Mugello
the perfect spot
The Lake di Bilancino offers pleasant opportunities for relaxing, beach
facilities, fishing, sailing
The International Car Racing Mugello (Autodromo) is 15 km from Porcigliano
Cycling
trekking
Sailing school
Porcigliano Bed & Breakfast
via della Tassaia 46/b - 50032 - Polcanto - Firenze - Italy
tel 055.840.99.03 - 340.666.37.11
Following the course of the Sieve river we reach an hilly area famous since the
Middle Ages for the production of two doc wines, Chianti
Rufina and Pomino, and where we
can make an oenogastronomic itinerary visiting ancient cellars and vineyards.
Some of the historical wine cellars are inside the Castello
del Trebbio, Castello di Nipozzano
and inside the Torre a Decima
