Pelago is a charming foothill village east of Florence, between Vallombrosa and the Consuma Pass, which gave birth to the great sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti, creator of the Gates of Paradise of the Florence Baptistery.
Castles and churches
The medieval Castle of Pelago offers panoramic views and houses the Pieve di San Clemente with its museum of artworks. Nearby stand the 15th-century Sanctuary of the Madonna della Roccia and the Museum of Rural and Mountain Life, which preserves the tools and objects of times past.
The wine of Rufina
This is wine country: the historic Castello Nipozzano estate of the Frescobaldi family offers tours and tastings in the heart of the Chianti Rufina appellation, one of the most refined in Tuscany. A perfect stop to pair with a stay at the guesthouse.
From the guesthouse: The village of Pelago and the wineries of Rufina are a short drive from the guesthouse.