Grave in Chianti square
The old name of Greve in Chianti was Greve, in 1972 the town was renamed after the inclusion in a Chianti area.
It is located about 30 km in south of Florence.
Sitting in the Val di Greve, it is named for the small, fast-flowing river that runs through it, is the principal town in the Chianti wine district which stretches south of Florence to just north of Siena. Until recently it has been a quiet, almost bucolic town because it was, and still is, well off the main roads.
Main sights:
- Franciscan monastery
- The triangular main square, where a market has been running more or less continuously for
- Chiesa Santa Croce which was rebuilt in 1325 after being burned to the ground, along with the rest of the town, by the Duke of Lucca, Castruccio Castracani.
- Montefioralle (surrounding) where there is achurch of Santo Stefano, with a late 13th century Madonna with Child and a 15th century Trinity and Saints.
- Castello da Verrazzano (distance 2 km)
- Panzano, is a little town where there is Pieve of San Leolino, known from the 10th century.
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As a resident of Florence I always bring guests on a little drive out to Greve. There's a nice road to get there and an attractive piazza. Not a whole lot to see, per se, but always a pleasure to visit. Don't forget to take a photo of the famous salami/prosciutto seller.