An ancient structure dating back to the medieval period, it was built to offer shelter and assistance to pilgrims crossing Tuscany and traveling along the ancient Via Francigena, which passes near Barberino. The dispensary, which since the 1300s represented a safe and welcoming resting place for those facing long journeys on foot, has returned to its function of hospitality after a recent renovation and adaptation of its facilities.
In the heart of the village of Barberino Val d'Elsa, it houses the area's flagship tourist information office, welcoming tourists from all over the world to a building that allows visitors to immerse themselves in local history and brings back memories of the ancient vicissitudes of wayfarers and pilgrims.
A place rich in history and culture, inextricably linked to the vicissitudes of the "da Barberino" family and the life of the famous storyteller Andrea da Barberino, who composed his main literary work in the spedale Guerrin Meschino. His epic adventures of chivalry still echo within the walls of this building, which preserves rooms decorated with 14th-century paintings and frescoes, evidence of the lively artistic activity that characterized the village.
