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della Pace is placed in Botinaccio, a place where the
Frescobaldi family, lords of Castiglioni, had several properties
inherited from the Guidi counts. After a miraculous apparition of
Virgin Mary an oratory was built and managed by Franciscan friars. |
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enlarged, in the course of the centuries, to meet the need of the
more and more numerous pilgrims going there. The monastery has been
recently and carefully restored to bring it back to its ancient
beauty but also to create a graceful and comfortable place where
visitors can spend their days. |
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FACILITIES |
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- Banquets
- Guide-Dogs Welcome
- Internet Point
- Luggage Storage
- Parking
- Wake Up Service
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Santa Maria Della Pace not only
offers comfortable and nicely decorated rooms but also free parking
and the possibility of enjoying home made lunches or dinners by previous
arrangement with the "Sisters". The property is also equipped
with a huge garden in the backside where guests can relax and enjoy some
peace or simply read a book surrounded by an extremely quiet atmosphere. |
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LOCATION |
HOW
TO ARRIVE |
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The monastery is located just few kilometres away from the
small historical village of Montespertoli. Set on the top of a hill,
which views the surrounding countryside of Chianti area. Within short time
it is possible to reach Florence, Siena and other places like San
Gimignano and Volterra and the coast of Viareggio. |
By car from Firenze - Pisa - Livorno: leave
the motorway FI-PI-LI at the exit Montelupo Fiorentino; at the stop sign
turn left and after about 400 mt turn right for Botinaccio. Follow the
main street and you will find the monastery in 5 minutes drive.
By Train: the nearest train station is Empoli (15 km) which is
very well connected with Pisa, Siena and Florence railway station.Please
note that there are no bus from Empoli to Botinaccio. |
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