Radda in Chianti - This village
(53Om, pop: 1,655) is situated on a hill covered with woods
and extensive vineyards forming the watershed between the
Pesa and Arbia valleys.
Formerly belonging to the Guidi family,
it came under Florentine control in 1203. After being fortified
in 1400 it was, from 1415 onwards, head of the League of Chianti,
and it preserves the remains of its ancient walls.
The structure of the medieval village is still intact; it
grew up elliptically around the church of San Nicolò,
of 14th century origin and the Palazzo Pretorio. Built about
1415, its facade adorned with the coats of arms of the podestà
(chief magistrates), the latter is now the seat of the municipality.
Just outside the village, in the Vignale farm, are the headquarters
of the Chianti Classico consortium (its symbol is the black-cockerel,
the former emblem of the League of Chianti), and the Centro
di Studi Chiantigiani (Centre for Chianti Studies), founded
in 1984, with a small library and an archive devoted to the
history of Chianti and its agriculture. The Montevertine farm,
near the village, houses the small Museo del Chianti, with
displays relating to the farming community.
From Radda, after descending in the direction of Greve in
Chianti and turning left after 3km, the route climbs up the
southern slope of Monte San Michele, firstly to Santa Maria
Novella and then Volpaia. In a small medieval village, the
church of Santa Maria Novella, rebuilt in the 19th century,
has preserved its basilican plan with a nave flanked by two
aisles. Inside, the capitals are adorned with medieval sculptures
similar to the Lombard ones in the churches of the Casentino.
How to reach Radda in Chianti: From Siena north, take
the Chiantigiana Road S222 and follow it until Castellina
in Chianti, after Castellina take direction for Radda in Chianti
Where is Radda in Chianti: is located in the north
of Siena province, in the border with the province of Florence
and Arezzo. See the map
Nearby: Visit the Chianti area, Castellina, Greve,
Panzano, Volpaia
Distances: Siena 30 Km - Florence 50 Km - Pisa 110
Km - Arezzo 57 Km
Correct name is Radda in Chianti
Common mistakes are Rada, Ratta, Ralda, Cianti, Chyanti,
Ghianti
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Radda in Chianti
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