PANZANO IN CHIANTI
PANZANO IN CHIANTI
Judging by archaeologica evidences, we assume there was an Etruscan settlement just where the church of S. Leonino stands (5th centuryBC). The eleventh-century castle in the city centre was built by the Firidolfi family. In the Middle Ages Panzano had an alliance with Siena and, due to its geographical position, it became vulnerable to all enemy attacks. The castle houses several masterworks (they are mostly found in the chapels), which have been attributed to some local artists such as Pier Dandini and the Ghirlandaio. Wandering along the streets of Panzano, visitors can admire buildings that date back to the 18th century and still preserve the original epistyles and decorations. But what makes this little town famous all over the world is the nice Bistecca alla Fiorentina sold by one of the most renowned citizens of Panzano, Dario Cecchini. He will always be at your service at his butcher shop, The Antica Macelleria Cecchini. It is no wonder that lately he has opened a restaurant right in front of the shop, too. Taste his Fiorentina steak and you will discover why.
Judging by archaeologica evidences, we assume there was an Etruscan settlement just where the church of S. Leonino stands (5th centuryBC). The eleventh-century castle in the city centre was built by the Firidolfi family. In the Middle Ages Panzano had an alliance with Siena and, due to its geographical position, it became vulnerable to all enemy attacks. The castle houses several masterworks (they are mostly found in the chapels), which have been attributed to some local artists such as Pier Dandini and the Ghirlandaio. Wandering along the streets of Panzano, visitors can admire buildings that date back to the 18th century and still preserve the original epistyles and decorations. But what makes this little town famous all over the world is the nice Bistecca alla Fiorentina sold by one of the most renowned citizens of Panzano, Dario Cecchini. He will always be at your service at his butcher shop, The Antica Macelleria Cecchini. It is no wonder that lately he has opened a restaurant right in front of the shop, too. Taste his Fiorentina steak and you will discover why.