Top Things to Do in San Giovanni Valdarno
Things to Do in San Giovanni Valdarno
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- Dilshad_SadiqBattaramulla, Sri Lanka150 contributionsVisiting this location certainly gave me a nostalgic feeling of "Godfather 1" when Michael Corlioni visited Sicily during his self-imposed exile. the buildings go back to the 10th century and the ally's and houses are charming, very Italian. the courtyard comes alive during late afternoons when the children come out to play whilst the elders enjoy an expresso. the small shops are so charming and the restaurants serve some of the authentic Italian food using herbs and cheese from the local areas. a must to be visited when in TuscanyWritten 30 December 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brun066Florence, Italy12 580 contributionsUnder the name of "museum" today, unlike in the past, at least two very different categories of exhibitions are designated. The first is the traditional museum, so-called "museum-temple"; the second is the predominantly didactic museum, so-called "museum-forum".
This museum certainly belongs to the second category.
The central idea of the museum is a historical reconstruction, precisely that on the "Terre nuove" (new towns). Be aware that the term "Terra" ("land" in this case, but also "earth") in Italian, both in the Middle Ages and in the early modern era, designates an entity of intermediate importance between the real "Città" (city) and the "Castello" (beware! Not "castle" in this case, but "walled village "). Starting from the example of the town where the Museum is located, San Giovanni Valdarno, the phenomenon of the newly (and suddenly) founded cities by a territorial power, is followed throughout Tuscany, Italy and Europe.
However, there are no ancient artifacts that illustrate this phenomenon: The Museum is essentially a "discourse on walls", the development of an idea through texts, figures, videos, even maquettes. Those who expect a traditional museum will therefore be disappointed. But, in fact, he should not expect it.
If instead you accept these characteristics, you will probably appreciate, as we have appreciated, the effectiveness of the exhibition, conducted mainly through captions strictly bilingual, Italian / English. In my opinion it can be said that, through a particular phenomenon, such as that of the "Terre nuove", the entire history of the medieval countryside is illustrated.
Among the particularly striking museal devices, I mention a map showing the different density of "Terre nuove" in Europe, maximum in three areas: Italy from north to south, South-West France, and - most impressive of all for the number - an area of Central Europe that corresponds to the current East Germany and Poland. Then the maquettes illustrating both the organization of the individual building plots in San Giovanni Valdarno, and the overall final layout of them, through the land registry of Florentine State in 1427, one of the oldest in Europe.
Overall, it's a museum that should be visited in my view.Written 15 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Teresa CMetro Manila, Philippines1 557 contributionsBeautiful paintings adorn walls and canvas. Amazing how well they've kept their colours. Worth a little pop in visit.Written 3 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PresbyprChattanooga, TN11 contributionsCasa Masaccio is located in San Giovanni Valdarno, south of Florence, and has the kind of architectural treasures found in more popular spots--without the crowds. Well worth seeing. The Masaccio has small but clean rooms, a friendly staff, and the restaurant next door is very nice.Written 6 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about San Giovanni Valdarno
- The top attractions to visit in San Giovanni Valdarno are:
- Palazzo d'Arnolfo
- Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie
- Museo della Basilica di S. Maria delle Grazie
- Museo delle Terre Nuove
- Natale nel Mondo