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Certaldo

Tuscany, Italy · Europe

About Certaldo

Certaldo works well as a base: 15 minutes from Gambassi Terme, 21km from Strada Chiantigiana (SR222).

Certaldo is a town located in Tuscany, Italy. With a population of 12,981, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Certaldo sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Certaldo to your route.

About Certaldo

Certaldo (Italian pronunciation: [tʃerˈtaldo]) is a town and comune (municipality) of Tuscany, Italy, in the Metropolitan City of Florence, located in the middle of Valdelsa. It is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the Florence Cathedral (50 minutes by rail and 35 minutes by car from the city), and 40 minutes

Read more by rail north of Siena. It was home to the family of Giovanni Boccaccio, author of the Decameron, who was possibly born and died at his home in Certaldo, being buried there in 1375. It is also the birthplace of actor Ernesto Calindri and of football manager Luciano Spalletti.

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Where is Certaldo located?

Certaldo is located in Tuscany, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 43.5477 latitude, 11.0392 longitude.

What is the population of Certaldo?

Certaldo has a population of approximately 12,981 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
12,981
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
43.5477, 11.0392

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Certaldo

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

San Gimignano

A medieval walled town in Tuscany famous for its fourteen surviving stone towers that create an unmistakable skyline.

9 km · about 15 min drive

famous road

Strada Chiantigiana (SR222)

The classic Chianti wine road winds between Florence and Siena past vineyards, castles and cypress-lined ridges.

21 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Volterra

An ancient Etruscan hilltop town in Tuscany known for its alabaster workshops and Roman theater ruins.

22 km · about 25 min drive

historic highway

Autostrada del Sole

Italy's original motorway running from Milan to Naples through Tuscany and past Rome, an icon of postwar Italian engineering.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Ponte Vecchio

Medieval stone arch bridge in Florence famous for the shops built along it, spanning the Arno River since 1345.

30 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Uffizi Gallery

Italy's foremost art gallery, housing the greatest collection of Renaissance art including Botticelli's Birth of Venus.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Piazzale Michelangelo

A panoramic terrace above Florence offering the most iconic sweeping view of the city's skyline with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.

30 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore)

Brunelleschi's magnificent terracotta dome dominates the Florence skyline and remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Certaldo

  • 21 kmStrada Chiantigiana (SR222)The classic Chianti wine road winds between Florence and Siena past vineyards, castles and cypress-lined ridges.
  • 30 kmAutostrada del SoleItaly's original motorway running from Milan to Naples through Tuscany and past Rome, an icon of postwar Italian engineering.
  • 30 kmPiazzale MichelangeloA panoramic terrace above Florence offering the most iconic sweeping view of the city's skyline with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.
  • 62 kmDevil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.
  • 63 kmPasso della FutaA flowing 903 m Apennine pass on the SS65 between Bologna and Florence, a beloved stage of the historic Mille Miglia route and a weekend pilgrimage for Italian drivers and riders.
  • 68 kmVal d'OrciaA UNESCO-listed Tuscan valley of rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, and golden wheat fields that define the Italian countryside.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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