The Borgo (hamlet) of San Fedele is an architectural site formed by a romanesque church (mentioned since 1203 in the “lodo di Poggibonsi” which defined the territories of the Republics of Siena and Florence), a sixtheen century chapel, a parsonage and a detached rural building.
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The overall U-shaped site embraces a large courtyard. The six year restoration employed natural materials and ancient techniques to maintain the historical significance of the site. The Ministry of Fine Arts has recognized Borgo San Fedele as an architectural site of great historic and environmental interest. Today it is classified as a Historic Residence.
Each of the 9 double rooms and 8 suites are elegantly and uniquely decorated. The rooms are designed to accommodate from one to four guests, with a maximum facility capacity of 50 guests.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, telephone, television, wireless internet and a mini-bar.
The facility layout, including historic cellars, offer the possibility of simultaneously conducting different work shops, meetings and study sessions. The meeting areas are equipped with the latest multimedia capabilities including a large cinema room with surround sound that can be used for presentations and home theatre entertainment. The frescoed chapel is ideal for breakfasts, coffee breaks, buffets and evening dinners.
The large piazza, the terrace, the gardens, the swimmingpool and woods, all surrounded by the magic of Chianti countryside, offer idyllic outdoor space for group work or moments of individual introspection and meditation.
The buildings cover 2700 square metres and total 9000 cubic metres in volume. The property lies on 3,5 hectares of land and is served by two private entrances, main and secondary. The main approach is lined with centuries old cypress trees. The features of San Fedele make it the ideal venue for private and corporate events, meetings, workshops and weddings.
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SINCE 1203
HISTORY
THE BEAUTY OF THE PAST
The canonica of San Fedele is an architectural site formed by a romanesque church, mentioned since 1203 in the “lodo di Poggibonsi”, which defined the territories of the Republics of Siena and Florence.
It lived through the fierce battles between Guelfi and Ghibellini, and its fortified structure, like that of many other buildings in the area, shows the necessity of defending itself.
Over the centuries San Fedele has been connected with two important Florentine families, the Squarcialupi and the Cerchi. Many documents and volumes regarding San Fedele and its territory can be found in the State and Church archives in Siena and Colle di Val d’Elsa. They contain numerous descriptions of the life and events through the centuries. In the most prosperous years San Fedele owned a number of near by properties, in which there lived and worked a community of 400 people.
