Tuscany rapresents the essence of Italy.

It is known for its beautiful landscapes, its rich artistic legacy and vast influence on high culture.

Tuscany is widely regarded as the true birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and has been home to some of the most influential people in the history of arts and science.

From the Etruscans to the Romans to the Renaissance, Tuscany is possibly the greatest repository of art in the world, from extraordinary paintings and sculptures to frescoes and architectural masterpieces.

Visitors to Tuscany come in search of fine art and to explore the extraordinary countryside. Gourmets and wine lovers to enjoy its simple yet delicious  cuisine. Walkers, horse riders and cyclists enjoy the rolling hills while summer vacationers the beaches and the islands.

There is a lot to see and do in Tuscany. The more you come to know the region the more extraordinary it appears.

Monticiano village, a classical medieval hamlet is only 5 minutes' walk away. It offers all necessary amenities such as affordable restaurants serving traditional earthy Tuscan cuisine, a couple of  bars, a small wine shop, a Pharmacy, the Post Office and two Banks with ATM' s.
There are a couple of daily buses to and from Siena, yet a car is recommended.

The via Francigena, the ancient road between Rome and Canterbury runs here.
Beautiful San Galgano Abbey which became internationally known after Andreij Tarkovskij’s movie ‘Nostagia’ was shot here is only 07 Km away.
In summertime, the Abbey hosts an international Opera Festival as well as an important classical music concert season.

Romanesque Montesiepi Chapel, next to the abbey, preserves Galgano’s ‘sword in the stone’, which is likely to be connected to King Arthur.

Both the abbey and the chapel attract many tourists throughout the year.

San Galgano abbey interior	San Galgano abbey interior
Romanesque Montesiepi Chapel	Galgano' sword in the rock

The new private Petriolo Spa offers both indoor and outdoor thermal pools and Spa treatments are available.
Other welness centres are 20 Km away.wellness centres

Our clients can enjoy exclusive package offers and a 10% discount on treatments at Petriolo Spa (except for the thermal swimming-pool).

New Petriolo Spa

A new, first-class 18-hole golf course has recently been opened in a nearby elegant Resort just 20 Km  away.

Wine-tasting guided tours to a winery estate in Montalcino, 'Brunello' wine county can be organized .
This winery succesfully applies phonotheraphy to the vineyards. The Mozart in the vineyards project is closely followed by Florence University which scientifically proved the positive effects of music on plants and is sponsored by Bose.

Beautiful Siena is home of the world-known Palio horse race, a competition among the 17 districts of Siena (Contrade) in the form of a carousel horse race of medieval origin.
The Palio takes place twice a year: July 2nd there is the Palio di Provenzano (in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano) and August 16th the Palio of the Assumption (in honor Our Lady of the Assumption).

Siena	Piazza del Campo
Palazzo pubblico	The Palio horse race

We are in driving distance from many well-known art cities and all of them area daily outing.

• Florence 90 Km
• Pisa, Lucca and Viareggio 180 Km
• San Gimignano 70 km
• Volterra 65 Km
• Massa Marittima 40 km
• Montalcino 70 km
• Pienza and the Orcia Valley 80 Km
• Arezzo and Assisi 110 km

San Gimignano	Sant' Antimo abbey
Massa Marittima cathedral	Volterra
Florence cathedral	Florence Ponte vecchio

Tuscany offers breathtaking panoramas, countless daily outings and our area still preserves an unspoiled wilderness.

Senese Clay Hills in bloom	Farma river waterfall

Sea lovers will find equipped and free beaches along the Maremma coast 60 km away. Castiglione della Pescaia is a well-known family sea resort while Uccellina Regional Park offers miles of free white, unspoiled sandy beaches. The sea is a daily outing, too.

Maremma coastline	Uccellina Regional Park near Marina di Alberese