Caselsa: a Tuscan dwelling shaped by time

Leave the main road behind and follow a country lane lined with cypress trees, vineyards and ancient olive groves. At the end of it stands Caselsa, built in old stone and rooted in the land around it. The authentic spirit of Tuscany here is not staged. It is simply part of the place.

Caselsa lies between the towers of San Gimignano and the medieval village of Certaldo Alto, birthplace of Giovanni Boccaccio. The hills around it carry centuries of art, history and culture, from the painters of the medieval towns to villages that have kept their character for generations.

The house grew up around a single tower, built to watch over the valley. Over the centuries it was extended again and again, and its stone walls, terracotta floors and vaulted spaces still show that history. Carefully restored in 1992, Caselsa now comprises five elegant apartments that combine modern comfort with the traditional character of a Tuscan home.

More than a residence, Caselsa is a place where time slows down and every detail tells the true story of Tuscany.