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Address: Via Dante 1-3 53037

General Description: The Residence Le Fornaci takes the name from the farm "Le Fornaci", in fact the residence once was the country property's housing place. A careful search has revealed that denomination "Le Fornaci" is due to the way the building was used in the past. In the beginning of the XIVth century the name "Le Fornaci" is still present along the way that exits from Porta San Matteo, it appears many times in documents. In the beginning of the XIV Th century the name "Le Fornaci" is still present along the way that exits from Porta San Matteo, it appears many times in documents. Pompeo Neri in "Inquiry on the State of the Manufactures of Granducato of Tuscany" assembled in 1768, assert that in an area called "Le Fornaci", outside Porta San Matteo many were potters.In the 2.000 mq. garden which surrands the Residence the guests can sun bade and use the barbecue. This residence can be found along the Via Francigena, one of the most important routes for pilgrims during the Middle Ages. The residence Le Fornaci takes its name from the old farmhouse, once used as the base for the pilgrims. Understandably, the building is steeped in history. Antiquity is in its veins and can be found throughout the hotel decor. Touches of the old and details harking back to a time passed are omnipresent. Exposed brick-walls and shuttered windows complete the authentic old Italian feel of the building.As beautiful as the building is itself, it does not compare to the natural beauty encircling it. An array of indigenous trees peppered throughout the surrounding land create a delightful explosion of greenery. Breakfast (6 euros pp) is a sumptuous, indulgent affair consisting of various Italian delicacies. We encourage you to gorge! Dinner is 25 euros pp. Final cleaning 15 euros pp Coming from Middle North: A1 of Italy, from Autostrada del Sole Take the highway A1 for Roma. Exit super highway for Firenze Certosa. Cover the highway for Siena 4 lane highway. Exit in Poggibonsi Nord. Follow the indication for San Gimignano.Coming from MiddleSouth of Italy, from Autostrada del Sole. To take the highway A1 for Milano. Exit to the highway Valdichiana. Cover the highway for Siena. Arrived in Siena follow the indication Firenze 4 lane highway. Exit in Poggibonsi Nord. Follow the indication for San Gimignano.Coming from Pisa airport: Follow signs: S.G.C. Firenze (Arterial road to Florence) Empoli Owest (West). Exit.Follow signs for Siena, up to Certaldo. When you are in Certaldo follow signs for San Gimignano.Coming from Florence Airport: From the Airport follow the indication for Siena. To take the highway for Siena 4 lane highway. Exit in Poggibonsi Nord. Follow the indication for San Gimignano

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