Surroundings, tourist itineraries in Tuscany

In addition to the art cities of Tuscany's most famous, reached in a short time is by public transport or by car (Siena, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo and Pistoia) we want to suggest other interesting routes in the vicinity of our Agriturismo Podere S. Antonio:

Siena, a city of art just a few km from Podere S. Antonio

Magnificent city situated in the heart of Tuscany medieval, embellished by the splendid Piazza del Campo where every year takes place one of the most beautiful folk events and important of Italy: the Palio di Siena, magnificent historical representation. Other important monuments worth visiting are Palazzo public fanciful example of Gothic civil architecture. The Civic Museum with its splendid rooms on the World Map.

Terme di Rapolano relaxation and well being

Continuing towards the right side of the valley dell'Ombrone, reach Rapolano Baths, where you can enjoy relaxing baths. The village still retains many of the walls, the towers and gates of the city.

Just 1 km from the city are the ancient baths Querciolaia, baths of cold Armaiolo and establishment of S. James in Pelacane, where facilities are equipped for baths, inhalations and sludges, useful in the treatment of arthritis, dell'uricemia and intestinal diseases and skin diseases.

Abbazia di Monte Oliveto

The history of Monte Oliveto Maggiore in Siena starts approximately in 1313 when a brilliant forty-year-old noble family, known as John Tolomei along with some of his friends always senesi, among which Patrizio Patrizi and Ambrogio Piccolomini decided to break with the normal life dedicating himself to the ascetic life. As a place suitable for their withdrawal chose a lost possession of the Ptolemies to 36 Km south of Siena, known as Acconia. The Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore is located in closures in the middle of the area known by everyone as " the Crete Senesi "... in the province of Siena.

Other itineraries in Tuscany

• Volterra, the cliffs and the salt
• Visit the wineries of the Chianti region with a stop in Radda in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti and Gaiole in Chianti
• Certaldo and Castelfiorentino
• Gambassi, Montaione and San Vivaldo
• Colle Val d'Elsa, Casole d'Elsa and Monteriggioni
• The Abbey of San Galgano and Massa Marittima
• The sea of Cecina
• Vinci and San Miniato
• Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza
• San Quirico d'Orcia and Bagno Vignoni
• The Crete Senesi, Asciano Rapolano and Spas
• Pitigliano , Sorano and Sovana
• Saturnia Spa