Places
Suggestions of Val D'Orcia
We suggest angles, perspectives, details which, although placed in an unequivocal context, can allow the visitor to discover something new in an area rich in millenary history.
Horti Leonini
In the heart of San Quirico d’Orcia, the Horti Leonini are one of the most fascinating and distinctive examples of an Italian Renaissance garden, beautifully set between the medieval walls and the historic centre of the village. Created around 1580 by Diomede Leoni, the gardens stand out for their harmonious and scenic layout: a large […]
Visit to the Tower of Tentennano
In the medieval village of Castiglione d’Orcia, history and culture intertwine among fortifications, art spaces, and timeless landscapes. From the highest point of the village, the imposing Tower of Tentennano can be seen, reachable via a charming footpath of about 300 metres. Standing over 20 metres high and set atop a limestone cliff, the tower […]
I love Val D’Orcia because
I love Val D’Orcia because. They did not need asking twice: they proclaimed what they love about the valley with simplicity, irony, playfulness, and lightness…
La Collegiata di San Quirico
La Collegiata di San Quirico. A trip to do. A discovery awaits. A corner of a blessed land, thrillingly inspirational to see: a convent behind Franciscan caverns, A church on 3 levels with…
Vignoni Alto
Vignoni Alto. It’s just two and a half kilometers to walk, calmly and without haste, leaving your bathrobe and cap in your room…
Vitaleta Chapel
Vitaleta Chapel. The chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta has the discreet charm of timeless beauty. It stands there on the sidelines…
Sant’Antimo
Sant’Antimo. Legend has it that the foundation of the abbey dates back to the 9th century at the time of the Holy Roman Empire led by Charlemagne.
