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HISTORIC AND NATURALISTIC OPPORTUNITIES
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The Mulino di Rimaggio is located in an area of great historical and naturalistic interest, where internationally recognised cultural manifestations are regularly organised.

The Valdarno is home to some of the most famous and beautiful Romanesque Abbeys in Italy. Further back in history in the nearby city Montevarchi you can visit the Palaeontology Museum, the third most important in the world regarding the Pliocene.

Another wonder not to miss is the Basilica di Santa Maria alle Grazie in the nearby city of San Giovanni Valdarno. In this Church you can admire the most famous works of Masaccio (who was born in this city), Beato Angelico and Giovanni da San Giovanni.

At Cavriglia, just 3 km away, is the famous Carla Fineschi Rose Garden, one of the finest collections of roses in Europe with 7,000 varieties. In May and June the flowers are a rare spectacle of colour and scents.

You only have to look out of the window from the Mill's bedrooms for a magnificent view of the Medieval Borgo of Montegonzi, one of the most important in the area.

Just 8 km away in the heart of the Chianti area, why not visit the old Abbey of Badia at Coltibuono? Its celebrated farm produces one of the best Chianti Classico wines and one of the most prized olive oils in the world.

A little further and you are already in legendary cities like Siena. Florence and Arezzo, renowned for their beauty, historical importance and artistic heritage as well as there cultural events.
Just think of the Palio of Siena, the Maggio Musicale concerts and ballets in Florence, the Giostra del Saracina and the Guido d'Arezzo International Polyphonic Competition at Arezzo.

Places all famous for their wine and culinary traditions, like various types of ham and salamis, Tuscan specialities much appreciated and enjoyed all over Italy. World famous restaurants, wine cellars and delicatessens, patisseries like Bonci at Montevarchi - well you'll find a veritable paradise for gourmets!

The following links will give you information on the area and details of local events:

information about Florence

information about Arezzo

information about Siena

APT Arezzo

Montevarchi

Cavriglia

Comune di Gaiole

San Giovanni Val d'Arno

Badia a Coltibuono

Roses garden Carla Fineschi

Palio di Siena

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Guido d' Arezzo contest

Bonci di Montevarchi

Casantonio

Trenitalia (trains)

Pisa Airport "Galileo Galilei"

Florence Airport "Amerigo Vespucci"

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Mulino di Rimaggio
Loc. Mulino di Rimaggio 66 , 52022 Cavriglia (AR) Italy
Tel/fax 0039 055 540821 - 0039 0577 749479
e-mail: info@mulinodirimaggio.com