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We stayed only one night in Certaldo which was probably too short.. The Covid pandemic was happening whilst we were there, which meant it wasn't overly busy. In fact I would call it peaceful. It's a lovely old town with plenty of good places to enjoy the best if the local cuisine. It also has a Fernicular train to take you down to the more modern town down the hill. There are panaramic views across the beautiful Tuscan landscape as far as San Gimignano, and also plenty of interesting views of the town as you wander the back streets. It may not be so peaceful next time, but I am sure that we will return.

Has a famous walled town at the top of the hill connected via a funicular, or bus. Excellent train connections make it a central point for Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Sienna and San Giminiano. Lots of eating places and an excellent Cafe outside the train station

We all ( 7 family groups ) used the main supermarket for our groceries but made the train station café as our meeting place. Prices were good and staff were friendly and helpful. Having a train station made travelling to Florence / Sienna so much better than by car especially with children. Certaldo Alto was interesting but sitting with coffee and cakes overlooking the stunning Tuscany countryside - not to be missed.

Certaldo Alto is an amazing town - an old town, built on a rock, above the newer Certaldo. It isn't massively touristy or over-commercialised (like San Gimingnano) and therefore not full of "tat shops" and leather shops. There are not people standing outside their restaurants trying to usher you in to eat. This is a proper "old world" town - unchanged and unspoilt. It still has a proper medieval feel to it - and is fabulous. Buy a ticket at the castle and visit all four museums in Certaldo (for about 4 euros for everything) - it really is worth it. There is far more to the museums that you would imagine. Go to Boccaccia's house - and make sure you climb the tower for the incredible views. Visit the two ladies working in the ceramics gallery - see them painting their pottery - and have a look in the studio/shop at their beautiful things! The bird life and bird song was lovely - especially early morning. Great to see so many swifts and swallows darting about everywhere! This is a very central location, but you do need a car! Easy to get to Monteriggioni, Montepulchiano, Lucca, Pisa, Florence, Siena, Greve in Chianti, Volterra - even to places on the coast like Cecina or Livorno. This is a really good central location. There are a few restaurants in Certaldo Alto (where we stayed) and they are really good. There are also a couple of Gelateria's - also excellent. If you like to feel you are somewhere authentic that hasn't yet been spoiled by tourism, this is a great little place to stay!

We where going for a little quiet town whith a medieval town, and that what's we got. Nice and friendly people. They appreciate when I try to practice my simple italian, and become extra velcoming when they know that we came from Norway. Easy to reach other cities in the middle of Toscana.

Old city of Certaldo is a perfect place to stay if you are a bit tired of big cities and noise.It’s difficult to describe how evenings in Certaldo are cozy and calm.Very nice restaurants with amazingly tasty food.Easy access ia train to Sienna and Florence, 50 just minutes away.