A day trip to Certaldo
Sometimes it's nice to escape the city, and find somewhere with a bit of a slower pace than Florence. On my ever growing list of places to visit across Tuscany and beyond was Certaldo. A little Tuscan town, around 45 minutes from Florence by train, and seemed like a great day trip into the countryside. Split into two parts; Alto (upper part) and Basso (lower part); Certaldo Basso is where the train station is, and the more modern amenities; restaurants, cafes, bars and shops etc. whereas the medieval Certaldo Alto is like a place stuck in time - and best reached by the cable car! It's a timeless and peaceful place, with barely any visitors when I visited (a beautifully sunny January morning), but I can't imagine it ever gets overly busy, even in the high season. It's a town full of beautiful historical buildings and local curiosities, and perfect for those who are looking for a peaceful getaway. The most interesting bits are found in Certaldo Alto, and I wil
