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Poggio alla Pieve Relais
Historic residence from the 13th century
The Relais, a historic residence, is located in a 13th century village, consisting of a medieval tower, a farmhouse and an ancient barn.
A few minutes from artistic Florence and medieval Calenzano, Poggio alla Pieve Relais is located in a 13th century medieval village.
Immersed in the most extraordinary Tuscan landscape context, a few minutes from the most important cities of art such as: Prato, Pistoia, Lucca. The structure of the parish churches constitutes the first form of organization of the territory after the end of the Ancient World and at the dawn of the Middle Ages.
Around the end of the 11th century, castles and towers were arranged on the territory and were placed alongside the oldest religious organization of the parish churches. The Castle of Calenzano still retains the characteristic appearance of a fortified village, with an oval plan, typical of hill towns, enclosed by walls.
On the hill facing the medieval village of Calenzano Alto, stands the village of Poggio alla Pieve, located in a panoramic hillside position where a medieval tower, a barn, a swimming pool among the olive trees and the perfect maintenance of the complex, leaves no room for doubt: this is a high-level accommodation facility.
In this naturalistic setting, an ancient farmhouse that has belonged to our family since 1200, renovated in an eco-sustainable way, combining ancient finishes with modern insulation and air conditioning technologies, harmonizing medieval romanticism with the comforts of a structure dedicated to excellence.
Poggio alla Pieve Relais is a true jewel of Tuscany and is located in a panoramic hillside position within the Monte Morello National Natural Park.
Behind the village there is a hill of cypress trees that surrounds the entire property, where high natural boulders of Alberese are immersed.
The property is surrounded by olive trees and the Giachetti Palchetti family continues the tradition that makes Poggio alla Pieve Relais oil one of the best in Tuscany.
The high level of the structure is confirmed by the victory of the silver International “Besto of Wine” award during the Ruralia event.