Easy to reach from the center of Florence (50km), Certaldo is one of the 32 charming small towns of Tuscany. The city of Bocaccio is waiting for foodies on October 2nd-3rd and October 9th 10th: there is a festival with local products like the purple onion of Certaldo, artichoke of Empoli Tuscan wine; cooking lessons in the streets and a friendly atmosphere.
You can read more about Certaldo here:
http://www.turismo.intoscana.it/allthingstuscany/aroundtuscany/certaldo-pictures-tuscany/
