Villa’s history is deeply intertwined with its late medieval origins, evident in the settlement types and the picturesque landscape filled with chestnut trees and porcini mushrooms. The region’s Etruscan and Roman past is reflected in the ruins of the Castel Castagnaio, a manor of the Guidi Counts.

The Church of S. Jacopo is a must-visit destination, housing a relic of St James, the patron saint of the Camino de Santiago. The remains of the Castel Castagnaio offer insight into the area’s ancient temple and military past. The Church of S. Bartolomeo, built on the castle’s chapel, stands proudly at the edge of the walls.