Discover Pelago: History, Wine Country, and Routes between Plain and Mountains

Pelago between Plain, Mountains, and History

Pelago combines a varied landscape with traces of its origins and a cultural life that can be explored through squares, churches, museums, and events. The original settlement consisted of houses surrounding the castle of the Guidi counts. Today, the area extends from the plain into the mountains. On the hills, rows of vineyards and olive trees shape the landscape; dense forests are rich in mushrooms and other woodland products. The original settlement of houses around the castle of the Guidi counts forms the historic core, while vineyards, olive trees, and dense forests characterize the hills.

Squares, Churches, and Sacred Art

Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti is named after the Florentine goldsmith Lorenzo Ghiberti, who was born there in 1378. The Chiesa di San Martino a Pagiano is of ancient origin and has been documented since 1104. A later historical landmark is the Pieve di San Clemente, which dates from the 18th century and houses a museum of sacred art. The Chiesa di San Martino a Pagiano is therefore documented in the history of the area significantly earlier than the Pieve di San Clemente, which dates from the 18th century.

Raggioli and the Cultural Surroundings

In the surroundings of Pelago, Raggioli features stone lanes, a medieval atmosphere, and houses built impressively into the hillside. The Museo della Civiltà Contadina e della Montagna in Raggioli displays tools used in local trades and objects from daily life. The museum in Raggioli offers a different focus from the Pieve di San Clemente: tools used in local trades and objects from daily life are presented here, in contrast to the sacred art there. Another cultural connection is provided by the Diacetum Festival: this annual series of cultural events takes place in the hamlet of Diacceto in the municipality of Pelago.

Wine, Markets, and Regional Events

Pelago lies within the production area of Chianti Rufina DOCG. As part of Arte e Sapori 2026, the program includes a visit to the Fattoria di Travignoli winery with a tasting. Handicraft markets, openings of cultural venues, concerts, guided tours, and social gatherings are also offered. Arte e Sapori 2026 refers to the year 2026, while the Sagra del Cinghiale takes place every year in May in the Pelago area. With its fixed timing in May, the Sagra del Cinghiale provides a seasonal reference for planning a trip to the Pelago area.

Hiking on the Via di San Francesco

A hiking route on the Via di San Francesco starts in Magnale and leads back to Pelago. The order of the two places is therefore decisive for planning the day.

For further orientation in the area, you can also discover Paterno, Consuma and Borselli.

For the broader travel overview: Florence.

More Destinations

More places within the same destination:

Montespertoli, Scandicci, Marcignana, Palazzuolo Sul Senio, Signa.