DISTANCE FROM BORGO AL CERRO: ca 3 km (5 mins)
The small medieval town ("borgo") of Casole
still imbued with a strong rural culture, boasts an orange
flag, awarded by Touring Club Italia, in recognition of its
healthy environment, the fine things it has to offer, and
its culture of hospitality.
DON'T MISS
MUNICIPIO (Town Hall) (permanent exhibits of contemporary
art)
COLLEGIATA (works by Marco Romano, Della Robbia)
MUSEUM (important archeological finds on view)
LA CANONICA (church)
MUSEO ARTE VIVA and GALLERIA DEL NOVECENTO
 EVENTS
Good Friday: procession
of Holy Cross (in costume)
Second Sunday in July:
Palio di Casole (local horse-race)
Festa della Vendemmia (grape-harvest
and wine-tasting festival): October (at Mensano)
ADVICE
Don’t miss a visit to Mensano (with its beautiful Romanesque
Chiesa di San Giovanni – splendid views and excellent
restaurant). Not far away lie the fine rural historic hamlets
of BELFORTE, MONTECASTELLI, and MONTEGUIDI. Of particular
note is the small town of RADICONDOLI .
FINE FOOD AND WINE
Dishes in the Tuscan tradition (crostini neri, zuppa di pane,
steaks, tagliatelle, game). Every evening, in the days leading
up to and after the Palio (in July), dinners are held in the
various historic parts of the town, which anyone can take
part in; the food is simple and traditional but of high quality,
and inexpensive.
Wines: Chianti Colli Senesi
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