From the central residential zone of Galluzzo follow the provincial n. 4 or via Volterrana, passing the Certosa of Galluzzo and you start climbing the hill in the direction of Giogoli. A brief stop at the beautiful parish of Sant'Alessandro a Giogoli, documented in 1035 with three naves and frescoes from '700.
Continuing on the via Volterrana you will reach Cerbaia, a large modern village. From here follow the indications for San Casciano and along the way you will come to San Giovanni in Sugana. This is a beautiful romanesque church with only one nave, remodeled in the XVI century. Also, the cloister is from the '500.
Returning to the via Volterrana you continue to Montespertoli an important agricultural center for the production of wine developed since the XV century, when the market was transferred here from San Pietro. The parish of San Pietro in Mercato is a construction of a structure (Basilica) which concerves its original romanesque designs, despite the years of its neglect and restructuring. It was consecrated in the XI century but its foundation probably dates earlier. Since March 1996 there is the Museum of Holy Art of Montespertoli which houses works of art from the church, and artifacts found in the vicinity.
In addition to paintings, among which you will find various masterpieces one of which is the Madonna di Filippo Lippi and the Trittico di Cenni di Francesco, the Museum presents a section of wall hangings and parts of manuscripts of importance.
From Montespertoli in the direction heading south along via Certaldese until you arrive in Lucardo, a small parish from medieval times (VIII century) There are a few remains of the ancient castle, next to which is the church of San Martino a Lucardo, remodeled in the XVIII century, it maintains traces of its romanesque origins.
From Lucardo, continuing on via Certaldese in the direction of San Casciano, you will arrive in the small center of San Pancrazio: the parish of San Pancrazio a Lucardo is from the XI century. Even though it was rebuilt at the beginning of this century it is of great interest for its romanesque architecture and the works of art.
Leaving San Pancrazio in the direction of Cerbaia you will find Lucignano, with the church of Santo Stefano which contains an interesting holy water font in marble from the XIII century. From Lucignana you return to San Pancrazio, continuing through San Casciano Val di Pesa, an important center at the doors of Florence. Property of the Florentine Bishops since its origins, San Casciano was annexed to the Florentine Republic in the XIII century and successively was fortificated, a castle was built and surrounded by walls to defend San Casciano from the dangers of the Senese. Today, there are excellent remains of the old walled town and the medieval tower. Among the principal monuments, you will see the Collegiata di S. Cassiano constructed betwen 1793-96 and the church of the Misericordia (s. Maria al Prato) Inside the church, there are art works and of particular interest is a crucifix by Simone Martini. Whereas, inside the church of s. Maria del Gesu, built in the XVII century, but completely rebuilt after the war, there is the Museum of Holy Art which collects precious works of art from the area. The dossal attributed to Coppo di Marcovaldo represents San Michael Archangel and the history of his leggend and the Madonna with Bambino by Ambrogio Lorenzetti which are certainly the two important works.
There are numerous churches present in the area which merit a visit and testify to the medieval importance of San Casciano. The pieve di S. Cecilia a Decimo a little outside the residential area and the romanesque S. Stefano a Campoli ((903) near the little town of Mercatale Val di Pesa.