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In San Giustino Valdarno, along the Setteponti road there is a detour that leads to a very characteristic place that makes it seem almost magical: it is the Borro perched on a spur of rock and surrounded by natural cliffs, its origins date back to 1039 and thanks to its particular location has not undergone significant changes over time and has come to the present day preserving its peculiarities then highlighted by the careful restoration work of the family Ferragamo current owner, it is easy to understand the etymology of its name. Borro is the term used to define a ditch or stream that over the millennia has carved out a deep bed. Borro also stands for ravine. Both these definitions are perfectly suited to this small Tuscan village set on a rocky spur half surrounded by a deep ditch dug over the millennia by the stream of the same name. Visiting Il Borro means immersing yourself in a place outside of time. First of all, the cars are far away and this already gives the feeling of being far away from our daily life. A village that knows no asphalt, only paved roads. The ancient bridge that allows us to cross the moat and let us enter the village leads us to the only narrow road that leads to the place. To the left of this we find the old picturesque buildings, to the right the deep gorge. It is not easy to explain in words the architecture, the colours, the alleys of this place that seems to have come out of a fairy tale, better will certainly be the images of this web section accompanied by captions. Il Borro owes its fame to various aspects. First of all to its architecture and to the conformation of the area in which the village is located. Then to the important families to whom it has been linked throughout its history. The last two should be mentioned: the Savoys (the place was the residence of Duke Amedeo d'Aosta) and, since 1993, as already mentioned, the Ferragamo family.il Borro has been the subject of a profound but "invisible" restoration. Most of its houses have become apartments in typical Tuscan style to accommodate tourists arriving from all over the world. The place has also become a venue for various events and happenings. This has led to an increase in the number of visitors to this fairytale village.Il Borro also means an agricultural estate of hundreds of hectares. The oil and wine are the pride of this reality and can be purchased at the point of sale. The visit costs 20 euros during the week, 25 euros during the weekend and includes a projection on the history of the farm, a visit to the prestigious art exhibition which includes paintings by Monet and Picasso, and a visit to the two cellars (both the modern and the older one) with a tasting of 6 wines/liqueurs.
