Guidebook for Montopoli in Val d'Arno
Food Scene
The town pizzeria. Great pizza, my favorites are the Funghi (mushroom) and the Buffalina (buffalo mozzarella). Owned by the always happy Orazio and Laura. Tell them that we say hello! Closed Mondays.
Castel del Bosco
The town pizzeria. Great pizza, my favorites are the Funghi (mushroom) and the Buffalina (buffalo mozzarella). Owned by the always happy Orazio and Laura. Tell them that we say hello! Closed Mondays.
My favorite local restaurant. The owners name is Andreas. If you like steak, try the Filetto All'Alpina. All the deserts are good, Torta Della Nonna is one of the best.
La Rotta Botteghino station
My favorite local restaurant. The owners name is Andreas. If you like steak, try the Filetto All'Alpina. All the deserts are good, Torta Della Nonna is one of the best.
Ristorante Aeroscalo Di Francesco Marianelli
8 Via RomaAeroscalo
Ristorante La Pergola
100 Via RomaRistorante La Pergola
Sangervasio
5 Via Vecchia di S. GervasioRistoro
Sightseeing
30 mins - Lucca has the feel of a Tuscan town that still operates much the same way as it did in the medieval period. The streets are full of locals shopping at the markets and sitting in the cafes.
1278 locals recommend
Lucca
30 mins - Lucca has the feel of a Tuscan town that still operates much the same way as it did in the medieval period. The streets are full of locals shopping at the markets and sitting in the cafes.
45 mins - Should be walked for the landscapes and architecture. See it from Piazza Michelangelo. Don't miss Piazza della Signoria, with the Uffizi Gallery, Boboli Gardens, San Miniato al Monte.
1943 locals recommend
Florence
45 mins - Should be walked for the landscapes and architecture. See it from Piazza Michelangelo. Don't miss Piazza della Signoria, with the Uffizi Gallery, Boboli Gardens, San Miniato al Monte.
San Gimignano
Piazza Sant'AgostinoSan Gimignano
Volterra
Volterra
Siena
Siena
Pisa
Pisa
Riomaggiore
Cinque Terre
Viareggio
Viareggio
Montalcino
Montalcino
Montepulciano
Montepulciano
Montecatini Terme
Montecatini Terme
Bolgheri
Bolgheri
A marina and beach, and its mountains of marble, which have shaped its history. Visit the Museo Civico di Marmo (museum for marble). Carrara is small but stately with remains of a princes's castle.
126 locals recommend
Carrara
A marina and beach, and its mountains of marble, which have shaped its history. Visit the Museo Civico di Marmo (museum for marble). Carrara is small but stately with remains of a princes's castle.
Everything Else
Castel Del Bosco Chiesa
The bus stop, 5 min walk from the house
This is the closet train station to our house. However the trains aren't as frequent as Pontedera. To reach our place from here you can taxi, 10 euro. Or catch the 210 bus, 2 euro)
S.Romano
This is the closet train station to our house. However the trains aren't as frequent as Pontedera. To reach our place from here you can taxi, 10 euro. Or catch the 210 bus, 2 euro)
If arriving at the San Romano Train Station, this is the bus stop to catch the 10 min bus to our place. Line 210. Ask for the "Castel Del Bosco Chiesa" stop.
S.Romano P.Za S.Chiara
If arriving at the San Romano Train Station, this is the bus stop to catch the 10 min bus to our place. Line 210. Ask for the "Castel Del Bosco Chiesa" stop.
This station is a little further than the San Romano station however it has more frequent trains. o reach our place from here you can taxi, 20 euro. Or catch the 210 bus, 2 euro.
22 locals recommend
Pontedera - Casciana T. station
This station is a little further than the San Romano station however it has more frequent trains. o reach our place from here you can taxi, 20 euro. Or catch the 210 bus, 2 euro.
If arriving at the Pontedera Train Station, this is the bus station to catch the 10 min bus to our place. Lane (corsa) 6, line 210. Ask for the "Castel Del Bosco Chiesa" stop.
Cooperativa Sociale Il Ponte
If arriving at the Pontedera Train Station, this is the bus station to catch the 10 min bus to our place. Lane (corsa) 6, line 210. Ask for the "Castel Del Bosco Chiesa" stop.
A nice walk the goes for miles and miles. Head past the pizza place down Via Ricavo. Continue under the highway and follow Via Ricavo around the Varramista property. The trail continues for 8 miles.
Via di Ricavo, 1
A nice walk the goes for miles and miles. Head past the pizza place down Via Ricavo. Continue under the highway and follow Via Ricavo around the Varramista property. The trail continues for 8 miles.
Essentials
The icon on the map is not exact. There are actually 2 small grocery stores. Both across from La Pizzetta. One to the right, one to the left. They have only the bare essentials.
Italian Post Office Post
59 Via Tosco Romagnola OvestThe icon on the map is not exact. There are actually 2 small grocery stores. Both across from La Pizzetta. One to the right, one to the left. They have only the bare essentials.
S.Donato V.S.Donato Ang.V.Callette station
The closest large super market
Arts & Culture
The pottery store in Montopoli Val D'Arno is modest but genuine. It is an example of centuries-old crafts still done in our local area. Artisanal pottery has for centuries been a specialty locally.
Via San Giovanni, 46
The pottery store in Montopoli Val D'Arno is modest but genuine. It is an example of centuries-old crafts still done in our local area. Artisanal pottery has for centuries been a specialty locally.
Varramista Winery - A local villa, on a country estate that produces wine and olive oil. The beautiful surrounding gardens are open from 9 AM to 8 PM. Wine tours offered, need to arranged in advance
Varramista
Varramista Winery - A local villa, on a country estate that produces wine and olive oil. The beautiful surrounding gardens are open from 9 AM to 8 PM. Wine tours offered, need to arranged in advance