If you're spending any of your Tuscan holidays in the coastal province of Pisa then why not take a day to explore the spectacular walled town of Bientina? This beautiful place was protected from attack during the provincial wars of the Middle Ages by a deep moat that runs around its outer fortress walls and could only be entered through four drawbridges.
Why not stay a day or two in a luxury villa in Orentano, a nearby town, with excellent views of the area?
Bientina, meaning ‘Two Hedges’ is a very ancient town, with written records of its existence dating as far back as the year 793.
Visitors wishing to spend a day or two in or around this historical place have a fine selection of vacation villas and other great value holiday rentals to choose from.
Worth visiting on arrival to the town is the magnificent church of Santa Maria Assunta which has a massive nine altars! There are many exquisite oil paintings hung here that were created by famous Tuscan artists that date from the 16th and 17th centuries. Also here is a 17th century organ designed by Bartolomeo Ravani di Lucca. Read More
Why not stay a day or two in a luxury villa in Orentano, a nearby town, with excellent views of the area?
Bientina, meaning ‘Two Hedges’ is a very ancient town, with written records of its existence dating as far back as the year 793.
Visitors wishing to spend a day or two in or around this historical place have a fine selection of vacation villas and other great value holiday rentals to choose from.
Worth visiting on arrival to the town is the magnificent church of Santa Maria Assunta which has a massive nine altars! There are many exquisite oil paintings hung here that were created by famous Tuscan artists that date from the 16th and 17th centuries. Also here is a 17th century organ designed by Bartolomeo Ravani di Lucca. Read More
