Greve in Chianti Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Greve in Chianti (Italy) or Greve in Chianti accommodation?  Greve in Chianti can be found in Florence in Tuscany, Italy. The town is popular for Chianti Wine and has a beautiful river flowing through it. A tour through one of the vineyards is highly recommended. You can also have your fill of Chianti wine from one of the wine press in the town

The Franciscan Monastery at the centre of the Old City is a major attraction worth seeing. A variety of medieval buildings can be found in the piazza or old town square including the 11th century Chiesa Santa Croce which was burnt to the ground then rebuilt in the 1300s. Paintings of the school of Fra Angelico and a beautiful neo-classical façade are the main highlights here. There is also a monument in the town centre dedicated to the discoverer of New York harbor, Giovanni da Verrazzano who was born nearby. Also worth seeing are the 13th century Madonna with Child and the 15th century Trinity and Saints at the Santo Stefano cathedral and a Romanesque Pieve with narthexed façade and two mullioned windows. The 10th century Pieve of San Leolino and a13th century panel by Meliore di Jacopo are worth seeing.

Greve in Chinati hosts a number of weekly markets on Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays ideal for mixing with the locals and experiencing the city’s culture. Easter Monday features the event, Market of objects from the past, while the Chianti Classico Festival is held annually in September. Other exciting yearly events include the Iris Festival in May, the Festival of Peasant Civilization and the Boar Festival in April, and the Chestnut Festival in October.

While visiting Greve, you can choose from a variety of comfortable hotels and guesthouses to stay in. The Villa Bordoni is a fine example of the great accommodations available in the city. Formerly a 16th century villa, this stunning hotel boasts a spectacular hill view above the town. The rooms are immaculately decorated, and the hotel features an excellent restaurant whose chef affords cooking lessons to interested guests. Rooms have an in-room safe and internet facilities, laundry service and a full breakfast. - Browse the Greve in Chianti Map or compare Greve in Chianti accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.