Vico D'elsa: Medieval Heritage, Churches and Giardino SottoVico

Vico d'Elsa preserves its medieval character. The narrow alleys lined with old stone houses are connected to the area's prosperous past and its strategic proximity to the Via Francigena. This makes it a destination where local history, architecture and landscape can be explored through specific sites.

Churches, Chapels and Historic Palaces

The Chiesa di Sant'Andrea was built in the 14th century. Its present Neo-Gothic appearance was shaped by restorations in the 17th century and in 1934. The church is located on a village square with views over the hills, vineyards and olive groves of the Val d'Elsa. This allows the building to be viewed in direct conjunction with a sweeping landscape impression.

At the entrance to the borgo of Vico d'Elsa stands an ancient tabernacle with a fresco of the Madonna and Child. The historic architecture of the area also includes the Fattoria Torrigiani, which is one of Vico d'Elsa's historic palaces. Villa Guicciardini houses the Baroque Cappella Brancadoro-Majnoni-Guicciardini. This chapel preserves frescoes by the Renaissance painter Giovanni da San Giovanni.

Giardino SottoVico and Distinctive Landscapes

Giardino SottoVico includes the Percorso dei Sensi. Using plants, this path engages all five senses and thus provides a distinctive focus among the green destinations around Vico d'Elsa. The main greenhouse at Giardino SottoVico covers 200 square metres and is approximately six metres high. The approximate height specification remains part of this structure's distinctive scale.

Giardino SottoVico offers panoramic views over the surrounding landscape and features particularly large cacti. At the same time, it hosts school trips, exhibitions, conferences, concerts and other events. Nature-related experiences and cultural events therefore stand side by side here, without the site being limited to just one type of experience.

Places and Mountains in the Surrounding Area

The Castello di Fulignano is located near Vico d'Elsa. The Museo Archeologico/Spezieria di Santa Fina, the Torre del Diavolo and the Torre Grossa are located in the area around Vico d'Elsa. These destinations add to the perspective on the history and buildings that can shape a stay in the surrounding area.

Monte Calvarino is also located near Vico d'Elsa. In the wider regional area lie Monte Maggio, Monte Vasone and Monte Querciabella. The landscape setting thus extends from nearby points of interest to mountains in the wider regional area. Those choosing a hotel for Vico D'elsa can therefore shape their stay around medieval streets, churches, Giardino SottoVico and the surrounding landscape sites.

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