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San Giustino
A quiet town of Renaissance villas, tobacco fields, and the gentle rhythms of valley life.
About
San Giustino lies in the broad, fertile floor of the Upper Tiber Valley, where fields stretch toward the Apennines. Its Renaissance castle, Villa Bufalini, stands as a testament to the area's historic importance, while the surrounding countryside offers a landscape of productive beauty.
Why visit
A window into everyday Italian elegance. San Giustino offers Renaissance art and valley tranquility without the crowds.
Art & History
Castello Bufalini, a fortress transformed into a sumptuous Renaissance villa, features frescoes by Cristofano Gherardi and Giovanni da San Giovanni. The surrounding gardens are among the finest in the Upper Tiber Valley.
Food & Atmosphere
The valley's agriculture yields excellent olive oil, fresh vegetables, and the local specialty of torta al testo — a flatbread cooked on hot stone, filled with cured meats and greens.
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Highlights
- Castello Bufalini
- Tobacco heritage
- Valley countryside
Things to Do
Location
43.5467°N, 12.1728°E
Next town
Trestina
