Barberino Val d'Elsa Attractions 
The little town of Barberino Val d'Elsa (373m/1,224ft; population 3,500) is some 20km/12.5mi west on the old Roman Via Cassia. Though outside the Chianti Classico district proper, it is surrounded by vine-covered slopes. Barberino remains encircled too by the walls which served to protect this small Florentine town during the conflict with Siena. Two impressive 14th century gate-towers, the Porta Romana and Porta Fiorentina, guard the openings through the circuit wall. At the end of the Via Francesco da Barberino stands the 14th century Ospedale dei Pellegrini (pilgrim hospice) erected by Cecco Barberino in 1365.
Piazza Barberini
The Palazzo Pretorio in the Piazza Barberini - Barberino Val d'Elsa's main square - is adorned with numerous coats of arms, the oldest of which date from the 15th century. The nearby parish church of San Bartolomeo contains remnants of 14th/15th century frescoes (Annunciation).
