Churches and Abbeys in ChiantiThe Chianti district is a charming region for its beautiful nature, history, landscape and medieval villages rich in ancient churches and abbeys. There are abbeys and parish churches in every corner of Chianti region, many of them of great architectural beauty and interest, and often in wonderful locations.
The entire area is scattered with ancient hamlets, churches and abbeys, turreted chianti castles and fortresses, farmhouses and villas. It is an architectural landscape made up of simple and warm materials such as limestone, pietra serena and terracotta.
Towns as Barberino Val d’Elsa, Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Gaiole in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, San Casciano Val di Pesa and Tavarnelle Val di Pesa are waiting for you with their medieval town centres, ancient churches and suggestive castles.
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