19Nov 0 All about Greve in Chianti Posted By: Elena Spolaor In: Chianti architecture, Things to see and do in Chianti, Tuscan ceramics and majolica All about Chianti Italy, Chianti, Italy, Events and activities in Chianti, Shopping in Chianti, Towns & Villages of Chianti, Towns of the Province of Florence All about Greve in ChiantiSights of Greve in Chianti, the market town of the Chianti Classico wine zone Greve in Chianti is a small and quite charming town located, unusually for a Tuscan village, on the floor of the valley of the Greve stream. It has always been a market place but only in the past few hundred years has it developed as a town. Greve is now probably the most popular centre for holiday-makers staying in the Chianti Classico region. Both the town and the county of Greve are the largest in Chianti, and the surrounding hills offer a considerable range of country accommodation, while apartments and B&B rooms are available within Greve itself. Wine rates high in interest both for the Grevigiani and visitors, there are many restaurants both in town and in the country nearby, restaurant prices being significantly lower outside Greve. Ceramics and Tuscan country-style furniture and fittings are available in speciality shops. There is a good open market in Piazza Matteotti on Saturday morning and a Coop supermarket, as well as numerous speciality food shops. Palazzo della Torre in Greve in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy Information on how to get to Greve from Florence and how to entertain yourself once you’re there: Important dates for Greve in Chianti. Greve in Chianti Antiques and Collectors’ Fair. Greve in Chianti Flower Festival – Festa dei Fiori. Chianti Classico wine fair at Greve in Chianti. How to get to Greve in Chianti. Map of Greve in Chianti. Where is Greve in Chianti? Where was Greve in Chianti in past times? Greve in Chianti public swimming pool. Greve in Chianti public library. Art, artisans and ceramics in Greve in Chianti. Furniture and antiques in Greve in Chianti. Piazza Matteotti in Greve in Chianti. Here are some similar topics: Castello di Montefioralle Holiday homes near Montefioralle in Chianti Village Apartment near Montefioralle and Greve in ChiantiCasa Forese vacation rental is an apartment for 2 adults (and 1 small child) in a recently restored house at the foot of the walls of Montefioralle. It has a large, flat, enclosed garden, an excellent location and a very reasonable price. […] Read More » Lamole in Chianti The hilltop hamlet of in central Tuscany The hamlet of Lamole, famous for its Chianti Classico wines, is situated high up in the Chianti hills near Greve in Chianti and Panzano in Chianti. Lamole is a popular vacation location on account of its fabulous views and its temperate summer weather. [...] Read More » Il Ferrone The village of , a major terracotta manufacturing area in Chianti is a village in Chianti on one of the two popular routes from Florence to Greve in Chianti, and is a major centre of terracotta manufacturing in Italy. Indeed, Ferrone, as it is commonly known, is famous world-wide for a [...] Read More » Greve in Chianti activities, castles and other sights Greve in Chianti - things to see and doGreve in Chianti activities, architecture, villas, castles and other sights The whole area of Chianti around Greve is packed with castles, even more so than other parts of Tuscany, in addition to walled villages such as Montefioralle, Vertine and Volpaia, fortified abbeys and farmhouses that have developed [...] Read More » Chiocchio The village of on the road between Florence and Greve in Chianti is useful as a base for exploring the parts of Chianti near Florence and for those who want to stay in the country while being able to visit Florence easily. has an ARCI Circolo for coffee and sandwiches and there [...] Read More »
