280 m. >>Castelfranco di Sopra, situated on a hill above the Arno valley, was founded in the 13th century by Florence as a military foothold. Within the walls, there are beautiful houses in medieval and Renaissance style built along the small horizontally running alleyways. The Badia di Soffena abbey is just outside, which has recently been renovated and it's medieval charm restored. Historical, quiet village with 2700 inhabitants, in the eastern part of the region, situated at the foot of the Pratomagno, on an on a slope with beautiful view, 43 km south-east from Firenze, 43 km north-west from Arezzo. All shops, restaurants etc. in the resort. More possibilities for shopping 8 km. Access: motorway A1 Firenze - Roma, exit number "Valdarno". Then road SP. 8. Access by train Firenze - Roma. Railway station "San Giovanni V.A." 8 km. Bus service. For arrivals by plane: airport Firenze (FLR) 55 km.