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Agriturismo Popolano di Sotto is the ideal place to spend a relaxing holiday, a world away from the everyday busy life. It’s what you need to rediscover the serenity of nature, and get spoilt with a genuine outdoor experience.
Agriturismo Popolano di Sotto is located on a rolling hill in the hamlet of Sant’Adriano, in the town of Marradi, district of Florence. Here you can enjoy the glorious mountain experience of Tuscany in the luxury of four houses, built in an authentic, refurbished farm house in Mugello.
Popolano di Sotto has been brought back to its past splendour with a meticulous refurbishment, which kept the original features of traditional Tuscan farm houses. It is a marvellous combination of rustic looks and refined furniture: a hidden treasure to build unforgettable memories of Tuscany Appennine environment.
Agriturismo Popolano di Sotto is the ideal place for hikes, horse or bicycle rides, to explore old churches, monasteries and medieval villages where time has stood still. Agriturismo is ideally located in the proximity of “Via Faentina” (Faentina road) that, since ancient times has been the link for commercial and cultural exchanges between the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.
From here you can catch a comfortable train ride on the picturesque Faentina railway, to reach Florence, Faenza, Ravenna or Bologna, as well as the medieval towns of Brisighella, Riolo Terme and San Marino. Other destinations a short drive away are the lively coastline of Romagna, the characteristic rolling hills of the Mugello area, the Bilancino lake and the Imola and Mugello racetracks.
Marradi is the birthplace of the great Italian poet Dino Campana, namesake of an important research centre. The old town of Marradi is very refined, including Le Scalelle square, the 18th century Animosi Theatre and a number of aristocratic buildings.
Main destinations in the surrounding region are, the Gamogna Hermitage, founded by St. Pier Damiano, the abbey of Santa Reparata in Salto, the parish of Lozzole and other secluded historical pearls, that can be reached through gorgeous scenic routes.
Marradi is proud of a renowned culinary tradition, being the meeting point of the cuisines of Tuscany and Romagna. Popolano di Sotto is the heaven of foodies, starting point of food and wine discovery experiences, in Tuscany and closeby Romagna.