Villa Vrindavana — Attraction in San Casciano in Val di Pesa

This is a kind of spiritual place because there is one hindu temple inside this property...it belongs to the ISKCON organisation. So, the idols that are situated inside the temple are of Shri Radha and Shri Krishna and their family.

I went there on the occasion of the Durga Puja festival...it was an amazing experience....the main activities in which I was able to participate were Sandhya aarti of Gau mata and Sandhya aarti of Shri Radha and Krishna... timings were 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm respectively....

After the Aarti they served Prasad which was also very delicious. We came back home at around 8:30 pm..

The only problem is that there is no public transport which can take you there....you can reach there only by your own car...

A beautiful medieval villa now set in the Tuscan countryside a stones throw away from Florence. It is a spiritual oasis with a temple and museum of the Hare Krishna movement (ISKCON). They also have about 10 cows which they care for and protect. Kids will love feeding them. The wonderful museum has paintings depicting scenes from the Mahabharata and other activities of Krishna. The food was divine. Fresh and completely vegetarian or vegan. Arrange a taxi by emailing the temple on or visit their website. Time your visit according to the scheduled tours...

We went there in October and a festival of Govardhan Puja was taking place. What an awesome experience. They worshipped and do everything in such a good mood. There is so much togetherness amongst these people. The singing was great too. Then we had lunch which is the best imaginable. Everyone is so kind and good hearted. Absolutely loved it. Clean air and lovely outdoor environment too. Indoors is so...