Greve is the perfect place for those who wish to visit Tuscany, boasting its proximity to Florence (approximately 20 km) and Siena (30 km). The city of Greve in Chianti, named after the river that runs through it, is the capital of the Chianti Classico wine region, hosting the largest Chianti wine fair, held every September. It is the commercial center of the Chianti agritourism area, which extends all around. In the late Middle Ages, Greve developed in the flat valley of Greve as a market for fortified villages, castles, and farms located on the surrounding hills. In 1325, it was razed to the ground by Castruccio Castracani, the Duke of Lucca. However, it expanded significantly during the 14th and 15th centuries and, after the unification of Italy, became the most important center of Chianti. The rebuilt church of Santa Croce hosts some splendid paintings from the school of Fra' Angelico. In historical documents, the original square appears to be square, but over time, buildings, arcades, and loggias have overlapped to take on its current shape.