Barberino Val d'Elsa, Italy

Barberino Val d'Elsa, Italy
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Barberino Val d'Elsa is a town in the province of Florence, in the region of Tuscany in central Italy. It got its name from the valley below it. The town is 373 m (1,224 ft) above sea level. It covers 65.8 sq km (25.4 sq mi) and has a population of over 4,200 people (2012 estimate).

Barberino Val d'Elsa is today a well-preserved town that has retained its medieval fortifications. Within the town center are a number of historic buildings worth visiting, among them the Church of San Bartolomeo and the Church of Sant'Appiano. Also worth a look is the Sienese Gate (Porta Senese) from the 14th century and the Pilgrims' Hospice (Ospedale dei Pellegrini) from 1365.

The chapel of San Michela Arcangelo a Semifonte in Barberino Val d'Elsa
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Barberino Val d'Elsa

The nearest major city is Florence, to the north. From there, head south on route SR2 to reach Barberino Val d'Elsa.

Places of Interest in Barberino Val d'Elsa

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