Foiano Della Chiana

Characterized by the warm colors of its red brick buildings, Foiano della Chiana rises on a gentle hill in the middle of the reclaimed plain. A lively, creative city historically linked to the great hydraulic engineering works of the valley, Foiano is where great craft and folk traditions blend with modernity and the Italian joy of living.

Art and Culture

Foiano's historic center is a small architectural gem in terracotta. The cultural landmark par excellence is the Church of Santa Maria della Fratta, which houses extraordinary masterpieces in glazed terracotta made by the famous Renaissance workshop of Andrea della Robbia. Also worth seeing is the eighteenth-century Teatro Garibaldi, a small Italian jewel perfectly restored.

Nature and Outdoors

The flat land around Foiano is shaped by the history of the Leopoldine land reclamation. Not to be missed is a walk or bike ride along the canals leading to the Botte Nuova and the Colmata di Brolio, eighteenth-century hydraulic infrastructures that tell how the valley was transformed from marshland into fertile agricultural plain, ideal for relaxing family routes.

Food and Wine

Foiano is one of the historic centers par excellence for the breeding and promotion of Chianina Beef, the white giant of the valley that embodies the rural tradition. In the restaurants and historic butcher shops of the town center, you can discover the secrets of this unique cattle breed, enjoying the authentic Florentine steak or the traditional dishes of everyday Foianese cuisine.

Lifestyle, Events and Shopping

Foiano is internationally known for its Carnival, the oldest in Italy, documented since 1539. A visit to the Carnival Workshops, the large sheds where master craftsmen work all year to create the giant papier-mâché allegorical floats, is a must. For lovers of contemporary shopping and relaxation, the area is home, just outside its gates, to the famous Valdichiana Village, an ideal destination to discover major fashion brands and pair your purchases with tasting the flavors of the territory.