Sightseeing
A fairytale hilltop town, set within a full circle of fortified walls and watched over by a mighty castle of medieval perfection. The town has scarcely changed in appearance since the 16th century.
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Montalcino
A fairytale hilltop town, set within a full circle of fortified walls and watched over by a mighty castle of medieval perfection. The town has scarcely changed in appearance since the 16th century.
Pienza enjoys a strategic position standing high atop a hill, dominating all the Orcia Valley with extraordinary views.
This charming village is widely known as the "ideal city of the Renaissance".
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Pienza
Pienza enjoys a strategic position standing high atop a hill, dominating all the Orcia Valley with extraordinary views.
This charming village is widely known as the "ideal city of the Renaissance".
A beautiful Abbey of the 12th century. The drive along the winding country road is an incredible pleasure for the eyes. It stands in perfect isolation among secular olive trees and wheat fields.
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Montalcino Fortezza station
A beautiful Abbey of the 12th century. The drive along the winding country road is an incredible pleasure for the eyes. It stands in perfect isolation among secular olive trees and wheat fields.
Arts & Culture
The Val d'Orcia Natural Artistic and Cultural Park was created to protect the natural and artistic heritage of the valley whilst guaranteeing an improvement in the local economy and the way of life.
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Parco Artistico Naturale e Culturale della Val D'Orcia
The Val d'Orcia Natural Artistic and Cultural Park was created to protect the natural and artistic heritage of the valley whilst guaranteeing an improvement in the local economy and the way of life.
The town is named after its ancient Benedictine Abbey. The area was once important for the extraction of cinnabar. Visit the medieval borough, the Palazzo della Potesta and the church of Santa Croce.
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Abbadia San Salvatore
The town is named after its ancient Benedictine Abbey. The area was once important for the extraction of cinnabar. Visit the medieval borough, the Palazzo della Potesta and the church of Santa Croce.
A village of ancient origin in the area known as the Crete Senesi. Visit its popular thermal station with hot sulphureous waters which partially preserves the medieval walls.
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Rapolano Terme
A village of ancient origin in the area known as the Crete Senesi. Visit its popular thermal station with hot sulphureous waters which partially preserves the medieval walls.
The Abbey of Saint Galgano was a Cistercian Monastery found in the valley between the towns of Chiusdino and Monticiano. Presently the roofless walls of the Gothic style 13th-century Abbey still stand
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San Galgano station
The Abbey of Saint Galgano was a Cistercian Monastery found in the valley between the towns of Chiusdino and Monticiano. Presently the roofless walls of the Gothic style 13th-century Abbey still stand
An ancient abbey inhabited by Benedictine monks for centuries. The present church was built in the 12th century but the abbey's origins it is said to have been founded in the 9th century at the time of the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne, who is credited with founding the chapel – known as the Carolingian Chapel. In its pharmacy, visitors can purchase foodstuffs produced in accordance with formulas of medieval monastic herbal lore, including honey, fruit preserves, sweets, herbal teas, cosmetic products manufactured with natural essences and medicinal herbs, olive oil, black grapes, lavender and so forth. Visitors can also purchase Sant'Antimo beer, made to a special abbey recipe.
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Abbey yeSant'Antimo
222 Localita' S. AntimoAn ancient abbey inhabited by Benedictine monks for centuries. The present church was built in the 12th century but the abbey's origins it is said to have been founded in the 9th century at the time of the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne, who is credited with founding the chapel – known as the Carolingian Chapel. In its pharmacy, visitors can purchase foodstuffs produced in accordance with formulas of medieval monastic herbal lore, including honey, fruit preserves, sweets, herbal teas, cosmetic products manufactured with natural essences and medicinal herbs, olive oil, black grapes, lavender and so forth. Visitors can also purchase Sant'Antimo beer, made to a special abbey recipe.
Shopping
Pasta producers from one generation to another following techniques of past tradition. Before being pasta craftsman they are farmer and this create a different and unique product.
Mill Val d'Orcia
Località SpedalettoPasta producers from one generation to another following techniques of past tradition. Before being pasta craftsman they are farmer and this create a different and unique product.
Everything Else
The ancient village of Bagno Vignoni is located in the heart of Val d'Orcia. Its thermal waters were found and have been used since Roman times. Tarkovsky's film Nostalghia was shot here.
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Bagno Vignoni
The ancient village of Bagno Vignoni is located in the heart of Val d'Orcia. Its thermal waters were found and have been used since Roman times. Tarkovsky's film Nostalghia was shot here.
Food Scene
At the Trattoria il Galletto you will taste genuine homemade food while sipping beautiful wine, you will enjoy the view from a cosy panoramic terrace besides the company and service of its friendly owners Massimo and Antonella the cook!
Camigliano
At the Trattoria il Galletto you will taste genuine homemade food while sipping beautiful wine, you will enjoy the view from a cosy panoramic terrace besides the company and service of its friendly owners Massimo and Antonella the cook!