While Montelupo was the birthplace of, among others, the sculptor Baccio Sinibaldi (pupil and friend of Michelangelo), VINCI, only a few kilometres away, was the birthplace of Leonardo and PONTORME the town where Jacopo Carrucci, also known as "Il Pontormo", was born.

We suggest you start by visiting the castle of CAPRAIA which has been facing the castle of Montelupo for the last 800 years. You can then visit VINCI with its attractive historical centre dominated by the castle.

Next on the list is CERRETO GUIDI and its Medicean Villa, then the town of San Miniato, built on a hill top overlooking the Arno valley and rich in interesting monuments.

The nearby town of EMPOLI preserves part of the historical centre with its precious Collegiata. If you drive towards the Chianti area you can visit MONTESPERTOLI, an ancient town situated on the summit of a hill that dominates the stunning countryside that surrounds it.

As you might be aware of by now, central Tuscany is rich in places of great beauty and of enchanting landscapes which you will have a chance of discovering for yourself.