THE SURROUNDING
by Daniele Palmieri

Bagno Vignoni, a Village famous for its thermal spring waters: its mill and its thermal bath with Saint Catherine arcade and its millrace where you can relax while immersing your feet.

Bagno San Filippo, with “Fosso Bianco” Park, San Filippo church with just a few metres away from the town, Campiglia, “Grotta del Santo” (where Filippo Benizi retired as a hermit in 1267).

Vignoni Alto, a tiny medieval village.

San Quirico d’Orcia. It’s worthwhile walking along Dante Alighieri street and visiting the three famous churches:” La Collegiata”, “ Madonna di Vitaleta” and the romanesque church known as “ S.Marie”.

Montalcino. You can visit The Cathedral, the fortress, Sant’ Egidio Church, The sacred art museum, Sant’Agostino Church and the historical municipality.

Pienza. The ideal city designed by Pope Pio Piccolomini. You can visit the Cathedral,the central “Piazza”,The Piccolomini Palace,the municipality and the sacre and archaeology museum . You can also visit”La Pieve di Corsiganno”.

Monticchiello. A medieval village surrounded by walls. It is still present its entrance door, S. Leonardo church, and Cristoforo (a granary which belonged to Chiggi family) It has recently been bought and restored by Compagnia del Teatro Povero.

Contignano. A gorgeous village in the core of the Orcia Valley.Here you can visit its medieval town centre and S.Maria Asunta church.

Radicofani. A village dominated by its impressive fortress. You can visit the medieval town centre as well as S. Agata church.

Piancastagnaio. You can admire the Aldobrandesca fortress as well as the church consecrated to Assunta and the convent and its church: Madonna di San Pietro.

Abbadia San Salvatore. It’s worthwhile visiting not only its Abbey but also the town centre famous for its narrow streets, arches ,piazze and the so many churches such as Santa Croce, San Leonardo, Remedi, Madonna  del Castagno. You can also visit the mining museum.