Greve in Chianti

Greve in Chianti

Greve in Chianti

Greve in Chianti

Greve in Chianti, the market town of the Chianti Classico wine zone in Tuscany

Greve in Chianti public swimming pool
Greve in Chianti public swimming pool

Greve in Chianti is located 10 minutes drive from Panzano towards Florence. It can also be reached by bus and on foot, preferably via the old main road, not the current SR 222 which carries considerable traffic. There are also several higher routes basically via Montefioralle suitable for a hike. Greve is a larger town than Panzano and offers a greater variety of shopping possibilities as well as a very good Saturday market where a large range of inexpensive clothing and shoes is offered, in addition to fruit and vegetables, and household hardware. There are also a considerable number of restaurants in Greve.

Statue of Verrazzano at Greve in Chianti
Statue of Verrazzano at Greve in Chianti
Greve in Chianti
Greve in Chianti

Greve is famous for its triangular piazza which is arcaded and lined with shops and restaurants, and is the location of a Saturday morning produce and clothing market. The former monastery of San Francesco above the town is now a small museum and the courtyard next to it affords a pleasant view out over Greve. There are a number of annual events held in Greve that are of interest to visitors, notably the Chianti Classico wine festival, an antiques and bric-à-brac fair and a flower festival. Administrative office for the county of Greve in Chianti (which includes Panzano) are located in Greve, as is the tourist information office.

On the outskirts of Greve there is an excellent public swimming pool.

Public Library of Greve in Chianti
Public Library of Greve in Chianti
Piazza Matteotti flower festival in Greve
Piazza Matteotti flower festival in Greve

Montefioralle, Panzano and Greve in Chianti

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