Castello di Uzzano

About 1.5km/1mi before the little town of Greve a detour can be made, to the east of the main road where a narrow country lane climbs steeply between olive groves to the medieval Castello di Uzzano (restaurant serving delicious Tuscan specialities). Converted to a villa by the Capponi family in the mid 16th century, in 1641 the elegant house became the property of the Counts Masetti. It was further enlarged in the 18th century. Today visitors are greeted by graceful arches embellishing a courtyard with a fine two-storyed arcade.