Certaldo village: combining beauty, picturesque alleys, medival palaces and breathtaking panoramic views will certainly match the Tuscan wedding idea of your dreams!

The most remarkable building of Certaldo is the Palazzo Pretorio (Praetorian Palace) or Palazzo of the Vicariato, situated on the higher point of the hill of Certaldo, these Palaces were constructed in 12th century. The 14th century cloisters (pictured above) located within the palace walls, is now the area allocated by the Certaldo town hall for weddings & civil ceremonies in Certaldo .

On the facade of the Palace are various coat of arms and insignia in marble, stone and ceramic (some of the Della Robbia school) of the families of the governors who were in the government at Certaldo throughout the centuries. The largest coat of arms in the center of the facade is the Medicean coat of arms. On the right of the facade is the clock tower from 1484.

The beautiful town of Certaldo is the birthplace of Giovanni Boccaccio, and still retains the ancient parts of the original medieval structure with the Praetorian Palace, monasteries, churches, towers and fortifications, characterised by the red brick buildings and roads. 

In the historical center are many interesting houses-(towers), including Giovanni Boccaccio's house, one of the great poets of the medieval Italian literature. Every year during the last days of July, Certaldo organizes a manifestation called “Mercantia” partially theatre, partially feast and partially market with buskers, actors, acrobats, singers and craftsmen who show their works.  

 

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