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Swimming Pool
Solarium
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Tennis Courts
Visit Florence
Visit the Chianti Region |
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Dive into the new
swimming pool amongst the trees of the hotel park, where guests can
swim, sunbathe, relax and enjoy the poolside bar and restaurant
service. Also as
the hotel is near the Chianti region, you can easily plan a visit to
one of the many famous vineyards and wine cellars in the area.
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Galluzo
Monastery, still occupied by the Cistercian monks, one
of the most important monasteries in Europe, a
destination of pilgrimages and which hosted hundreds of
religious scholars, is within walking distance fron
Relais Certosa.
The grandiose convent complex, is a unique museum with
works of art by great masters who worked in Florence
between the 14th and 18th centuries. Today, the entire
convent can be visited: the cloisters and their
courtyards, the monk's quarters, the chapel and the rich
Pinacoteca. From the mid 1900s, the Benedictine monks -
who do not adhere to the rules of closure - have resided
here. The Pinacoteca contains remarkable artistic and
historical pieces. Among these, five lunettes that
portray scenes from the Passion of Christ, opera
completed by Pontormo between 1523 and 1525, originally
placed in the large cloister.
The monumental complex is situated on the summit of
Monte Acuto also called "Monte Santo", a cone-shaped
hill, located near the village of Galuzzo, south of
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ABOUT FLORENCE |
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Just 10 min
away from Relais Certosa, you can see famous sights in
Florence such as Ponte Vecchio. This city, considered
one of the most beautiful in Europe,
casts a spell in the way that few cities
can. Its cultural and historical impact
is overwhelming. Striking buildings, formidable
galleries and treasure-crammed churches that have not
changed much since the 16th century, contribute to that
Close up, however, the city is one of Italy's most
atmospheric and pleasant, retaining a strong resemblance
to the small late-medieval centre that contributed so
much to the cultural and political development of Europe.
Places to see:
Duomo: A grandiose gothic style church
Giottos Bell Tower
Church of Santa Trinitá: founded in the second half
of the 11th century outside of the Roman walls
Palazzo Strozzi
Piazza Frescobaldi
Ufizzi Gallery
Ponte Vecchio |
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