Poggibonsi: The Beautiful, Walled City
Tracing its history all the way from 1155, Poggibonsi is a former Imperial City that bears an attraction to history buffs due to its rich history and its association as one of the regions where Chianti Classico originated.
Best Time to Visit
If you plan to visit within months of January to March expect that Poggibonsi hotels will be crowded and flights will be expensive as these months serve as its peak season. If you wish to get cheap flights to Poggibonsi, book a ticket around November.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the places to visit is the Fortezza Medicea di Poggio Imperiale, a 500-year old, unfinished fortress built by Lorenzo de’ Medici who once had a vision to create the ideal city. If you are looking for Poggibonsi accommodations close by, Hotel Albergo Italia provides not only pet-friendly accommodations but also a fair price at a walking distance from the main square. If you want a closer accommodation to the fortress and would not mind spending a bit more for a luxurious stay with great food, Hotel Ristorante Alcide is a great option.
Poggibonsi is also known for several religious sights and spots. One of these would be Chiesa di San Lorenzo, a 14th century church known for a pulpit created by the famous Renaissance painter, Donatello. The other second is the Collegiate Church of St. Maria Assunta, located about a block away and known for Botticini’s Resurrezione and a wooden statue by St. Gregorio.