The territory of Castellina in Chianti borders the following municipalities: Barberino Val d'Elsa, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Greve in Chianti, Monteriggioni, Poggibonsi, Radda in Chianti, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa.

The first settlements in the area dates from the Etruscan age, and they were probably devastated by Gaulish (...)

The territory of Castellina in Chianti borders the following municipalities: Barberino Val d'Elsa, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Greve in Chianti, Monteriggioni, Poggibonsi, Radda in Chianti, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa.

The first settlements in the area dates from the Etruscan age, and they were probably devastated by Gaulish invasions at the time of the latter's invasions against Rome.

In the early Middle Ages the town was known as Salingolpe; in the 11th century Matilda of Tuscanygave it as fief to the counts Guidi and, subsequently, to the Trebbio. In the early 15th century it became a strong fortress, of which today the Rocca remain.

Main sights:

    * The massive Rocca (castle), with a huge 14th century tower. It houses a small Etruscan museum.
    * Palazzo Ugolini-Squarcialupi.
    * Palazzo Bianciardi.
    * The Via delle Volte underground tunnel.
    * Montecalvario Mound, outside the town. It consists of four 7th-6th century BC tombs.
    * Poggino necropolis, also in the neighbourhood.