Discovering the 7 statues of the Black Rooster in the Chianti region
Follow the itinerary to find the statues of the Black Rooster, symbol of Chianti
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he Black Rooster is the symbol of Chianti throughout the world.
Symbol of the League of Chianti in the Middle Ages, the legend that established the border between Florentine and Sienese Chianti in the territory of Castellina in Chianti is linked to this figure.
Depicted in the Allegory of Chianti painted by Giorgio Vasari in the Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, the Black Rooster was chosen in 1924 as the symbol of the Chianti Classico Consortium and a rooster also stands out in the centre of the logo of the Tourist Area.
The strong bond with this land explains why each of the seven Chianti municipalities now hosts a fibreglass statue of the Black Rooster. The works were placed in 2016 by the Chianti Classico Consortium, on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the delimitation of the boundaries of the wine district by the Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo III
Taking a picture with one of them in the background is now a habit for many tourists.
However, not everyone knows the exact location of all the statues. In fact, some statues are clearly visible within the villages while others need to be looked for more carefully.
Follow our itinerary to find the 7 Black Rooster statues in Chianti
- The Black Rooster in San Casciano in Val di Pesa
The statue welcomes visitors at the foot of the ancient walls of the village, looking towards the public gardens in Piazza della Repubblica. - The Black Rooster in Barberino Tavarnelle
It stands along the provincial road 101, in the large clearing of lawn at the foot of the village of San Donato in Poggio, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. - The Black Rooster in Greve in Chianti
Impossible not to notice it for those arriving along the Chiantigiana road from Greve to Radda in Chianti. The Black Rooster stands in the clearing of the Belvedere overlooking the Conca d'oro of Chianti, next to the village of Panzano. - The Black Rooster in Castellina in Chianti
Positioned just outside the walls, it stands in the belvedere between the Via Chiantigiana and the SP di Castagnoli, right at the beginning of the village.
- The Black Rooster in Radda in Chianti
Overlooking the valley, along Via XX Settembre, it is located in the belvedere along the walls of Radda. - The Black Rooster at Gaiole in Chianti
It is located at the junction between the SP 408 and the SR 429 road, a few kilometres from the village of Gaiole, at the crossroads with the Badia a Coltibuono estate - The Black Rooster at Castelnuovo Berardenga
Welcomes visitors arriving from Gaiole along the SP 484 road, just outside the village of Castelnuovo Berardenga.
The itinerary to discover the 7 Black Roosters can be covered entirely by car in one day.
However, we recommend that you travel it over several days, taking advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Chianti municipalities at each stage.
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