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Gaiole in Chianti (2,300 inhabitants) is a small village of Chianti, that is positioned along the course of the current Massellone, the village has developed from the thirteenth century as a market place, becoming one of the capitals of Terziere of the Lega del Chianti (League of Chianti), with Radda in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti. The League of Chianti was a political and administrative organization of the Republic of Florence. 

For several centuries Gaiole was one of the outposts of Florence towards Siena and was often the target of attacks and raids, this situation ended in 1555 with the final surrender of Siena. Gaiole remained capital of a Terziere of the Lega del Chianti (League of Chianti) until 1776, when the administrative system of leagues was abolished. 

USEFUL INFORMATION:

Weekly market in Gaiole in Chianti: every second Monday of the month 14.00-20.00

Tourist Information Office - Gaiole in Chianti
Ufficio Informazioni Via G.Galilei 11 tel. e fax +39 0577 749411