Archive for 'Localities'

  

Thursday, October 2, 2014
View of piazza della cisterna
The unusual triangular shape of Piazza della Cisterna is a striking feature of the tower filled Tuscan town of San Gimignano! It is slightly sloped and connected to another square called Piazza del Duomo in the town via an open passage.

Stay in a vacation rental in San Gimignano where you can easily explore this charming town for yourself!

Surrounded by beautifully preserved stone houses and medieval towers, Piazza della Cisterna is constructed of brick and acts as a central meeting and trading area in San Gimignano.

An ancient gateway entry to the town, the Arc of Becci enters Piazza della Cisterna from the southwest corner. It’s flanked by towers on both sides called the Torre dei Becci and the Torre dei Cugnanesi.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, San Gimignano

  

Friday, September 19, 2014
Landscape of Accona desert
Visit the Accona desert in Tuscany which is a barren stretch of land in the Crete Senesi area of Siena. Right beside the town of Asciano, the Accona desert is a series of dome like hills that are made up of light grey clay.

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa with a swimming pool in Siena province where you can enjoy the very finest views of Tuscany before and after your touring adventures!     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Localities, Siena, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, September 19, 2014
View of San Giovanni d'Asso
Include a lovely visit to San Giovanni d’Asso on your next vacation in Tuscany for an exciting tourist experience! Situated in the Siena province close to the unusual Crete Senesi geological formation, San Giovanni d’Asso has lots to offer visitors.

Stay in a fabulous luxury villa in Siena where you can relax and unwind after a wonderful day of exploration.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, September 12, 2014
Monteroni d'Arbia church
Near the unusual geological formation of Crete Senesi in Siena is the quaint little town of Monteroni d’Arbia. Only thirteen kilometres south-east of Siena, this town took its name from a tributary river of the River Ombrone called the Arbia torrent.

Stay in a pretty villa in Siena with a swimming pool to experience the very best of what this province has to offer you!

This would be an excellent stop off on a tour of the towns in the Crete Senesi area such as Asciano and San Giovanni d’Asso.

While you’re here, take a look at the ancient Pieve of St. John the Baptist, dating as far back as 1031. It’s a classic example of Roman architecture and houses some elaborate artworks inside such as several canvases by Alessandro Casolari.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Small Towns

  

Friday, September 12, 2014
Basilica of Sant’ Agata
Go on a lovely day trip to the charming little town of Asciano situated within the Crete Senesi area of Tuscany. It’s located beside the River Ombrone, only thirty kilometres from Siena city.

Stay in a peaceful luxury villa in Siena where you can relax and unwind after a few days of exploring many of the treasures this province has to offer!

Asciano dates back to Etruscan times when settlements first took place here and archaeologists have discovered remains of subsequent civilisations that dwelled in Asciano. A 5th century Etruscan tomb was uncovered here as was the ruins of a Roman style mosaic pavement and baths.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Small Towns