In the south of the territory of Siena, the Val d’Orcia is a famous tourist destination in Tuscany, with its landscapes of postcards emblematic of the region. Its harmonious countryside has long been domesticated by man, formed of gentle hills, covered with undulating fields, whose colors change with the seasons, from the green of fresh […]
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Montepulciano
Montepulciano is a beautiful small town of almost 14,000 inhabitants, visited for its picturesque medieval center and by lovers of good wines. It is perched at 605 metres above sea level, between charming Tuscan hills planted with vines and olive trees, straddling the two valleys of Valdichiana and Val d’Orcia. The surrounding vineyards provide the […]
Pienza
In the heart of Val d’Orcia valley and its unique landscapes lies Pienza, one of the most beautiful villages in Tuscany, in the south of the province of Siena, where just over 2,000 people live. It is the first example of the “ideal city” of the Renaissance, built in the fifteenth century at the initiative […]
Montalcino in Tuscany
In the west of the Val d’Orcia, Montalcino is a Tuscan town famous for its Brunello, its excellent wine appreciated all over the world, made since the 19th century in the whole world from the Sangiovese grape variety. Built on a hill surrounded by vineyards and woods, it is also a beautiful medieval town rich […]
San Quirico d’Orcia in Tuscany
In the heart of the enchanting hills of the Val d’Orcia, San Quirico d’Orcia is one of the most beautiful villages in Tuscany, located on the pilgrimage route Via Francigena, a stop between Ponte d’Arbia and Radicofani. It preserves beautiful fortifications, the collegiate church and parish church, including the remains of the castle tower and […]
Castiglione and Rocca d’Orcia
Castiglione d’Orcia Castiglione d’Orcia is a proud village in the Val d’Orcia, medieval town at the foot of its mighty 14th century Rocca Aldobrandeschi which dominates the entire valley from the foothills of Mount Amiata.The heart of the village is the square Piazza il Vecchietta, named after Il Vecchietta, nicknamed after Lorenzo di Pietro (1412-1480), […]
Abbadia San Salvatore, village of Mount ...
Abbadia San Salvatore is a characteristic village of Mount Amiata, the closest to the summit, at 800 meters altitude on the eastern side of the mountain. It is thus a destination appreciated in the summer for its freshness and access to nature. Its heritage is interesting with first of all the abbey San Salvatore, its […]
Bagni San Filippo and Vivo d’Orcia
Bagni San Filippo On the eastern slopes of Mount Amiata, bordering the Val d’Orcia, Bagni San Filippo is a thermal village whose waters have been known since antiquity. Its hot, therapeutic sulphurous waters flow at 48 degrees in the middle of a wood, in a magical setting called Fosso Bianco, filling natural pools of white […]
Bagno Vignoni, thermal village in Val d’
Located near the Via Francigena, between Castiglione and San Quirico, Bagno Vignoni is a small hamlet bathed by thermal waters used since at least the Roman times. Presentation The name of the village comes from its castle Vignoni. In the village, Piazza dei Sorgenti (or Piazza del Moretto) has a large rectangular basin of the […]
Abbey of Sant’Antimo in Tuscany
At 10 km south of Montalcino, the Abbey of Sant’Antimo has one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Tuscany, at the foot of the village of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the valley of the Starcia, a tributary of the river Orcia. Its foundation was according to the legend decided by the passage of Charlemagne, but […]
Cetona and surroundings in Tuscany
Village of Cetona Located on the slopes of the homonymous mountain, Cetona is a medieval town. For its various qualities, it is awarded the orange flag of the Italian Touring Club. Entering the town, the large Piazza Garibaldi is a beautiful square of rectangular shape, built in the 16th century, surrounded by the churches of […]
Radicofani
Radicofani stands out for its imposing medieval fortress, one of the most beautiful in Tuscany that dominates the Val d’Orcia with its beautiful eminence. It was long a strategic position for the control of the valley, on the border between the Papal State and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, situated on the Via Francigena which […]
San Casciano dei Bagni in Tuscany
Close to the source of the Orcia and geographically indicated in the Val di Chiana Senese, San Casciano dei Bagni is a renowned thermal village surrounded by sources of sulphurous water with healing properties. The first to exploit them were the Etruscans, followed by the Romans and their baths of which some basins are still […]
Sarteano in Tuscany
Sarteano is a village located between the Val d’Orcia and the Val di Chiana, few visited by tourists. Its castle is the main attraction, with the archaeological museum also very interesting that documents the Etruscan tombs of the surroundings. Its territory has been occupied since the Neolithic, as evidenced by the discoveries in the Bear […]
