inghilterra

P O G G I O G A I O
VIA SAN MICHELE A MONTERIPALDI 4
50125 FIRENZE

TEL.

+39(0)55 2280348

FAX.

+39(0)55 225327

“Poggio Gaio” is a tiny farm next to the Medieval village of Pian dei Giullari, south of Florence , close by to Galileo Galilei’s home and only 3 Km from the famous PONTE VECCHIO ( Old Bridge ). A small bus N° 38/42 connects Pian dei Giullari to the centre of Florence . At walking distance you will also find many of the enchanting sites surrounding Florence such as: Arcetri, Poggio Imperiale, La Torre del Gallo, Piazzale Michelangelo, S. Miniato al Monte, S. Salvatore al Monte, Forte Belvedere, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, and the centre with its monuments art galleries. Not far are the Autoatrade A1 and A11 (main highway connections) and the Superstrada Firenze-Siena. Only 5 Km away there is the Firenze-Certosa exit (without having to drive through the city) and also close to the Firenze-Sud (South) exit. At a short distance there are sport centres, tennis courts, skating rink, swimming pool and golf club. In Florence many shows, exhibitions, open-air markets and cultural events take place all year round to assure an exciting and interesting vacation.

“Poggio Gaio” practically means “a pleasant little hill” and was the ancient name of this area on which olive groves and fruit trees grow thanks to its good exposition to the sun and the winds. On top of the little hill, amidst green and silence, are the ancient buildings which the present owners have completely restored and where they continue their work as caretakers. The restoration was done with very ancient techniques and structures All possible modern comforts have been added to make the sojourn a more pleasant one. The apartments offered are located two floors of one of these houses: persimmon, greenfig, cottage whiterose, palm

All products are grown on the farm with absolutely organicol and natural methods. The Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the frut are amongst the best in Tuscany , due to the special soil. Under the humus of grounds of the area called Monteripaldi is the pietraforte stone which was used in the past to build Florentine Palaces such as the Pitti Palace and Palazzo Strozzi. This confers quality to the Extra Virgin Olive Oil (made with a cold first-pressing) and enhances the flavour of the fruit.

Excellent jams, jellies are produced with home-made and strictly bnatural methods, as well as a variety of fruits and vegetables or breads of the Tuscan and Florentine tradition.