Guidebook for Asciano - Chiusure - Monte Oliveto Maggiore

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The monastery was begun in 1320, the new congregation being approved by Pope Clement VI in 1344. The abbey was for centuries one of the main land possessors in the Siena region.
126 locals recommend
Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey
Monte Oliveto Maggiore
126 locals recommend
The monastery was begun in 1320, the new congregation being approved by Pope Clement VI in 1344. The abbey was for centuries one of the main land possessors in the Siena region.
Another panoramic road from Asciano to Chiusure.
Strada Provinciale del Pecorile
Another panoramic road from Asciano to Chiusure.
Nearest Atm Point.
Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena Filiale Di San Giovanni D'Asso
Nearest Atm Point.
One of the main village in Crete Senesi area. The old town is surrounded by ancient ramparts.
56 locals recommend
Buonconvento
56 locals recommend
One of the main village in Crete Senesi area. The old town is surrounded by ancient ramparts.
In San Giovanni you can take a walk around the old Castle and visit the ancient church of S. Pietro in Villore (1100 a.c.). The closest place where you can find pharmacy, atm, supermarket, cigarettes.
22 locals recommend
San Giovanni d'Asso
22 locals recommend
In San Giovanni you can take a walk around the old Castle and visit the ancient church of S. Pietro in Villore (1100 a.c.). The closest place where you can find pharmacy, atm, supermarket, cigarettes.
Montalcino is famous for its Brunello di Montalcino wine. One of the most beautiful town of Val d'Orcia.
461 locals recommend
Montalcino
461 locals recommend
Montalcino is famous for its Brunello di Montalcino wine. One of the most beautiful town of Val d'Orcia.
Visit the vineyards of one of the most famous wine in the world.
10 locals recommend
Castello Banfi - Il Borgo
10 locals recommend
Visit the vineyards of one of the most famous wine in the world.
A beautiful ancient town of Val d'Orcia. Don't miss the Romanesque churches and the typical example of italian garden of '500 called "horti leonini".
79 locals recommend
San Quirico d'Orcia
79 locals recommend
A beautiful ancient town of Val d'Orcia. Don't miss the Romanesque churches and the typical example of italian garden of '500 called "horti leonini".
Bagno Vignoni is a unique place. At the heart of the village is the "Square of sources", namely a rectangular tank which contains the original source of water that comes from the underground.
302 locals recommend
Bagno Vignoni
302 locals recommend
Bagno Vignoni is a unique place. At the heart of the village is the "Square of sources", namely a rectangular tank which contains the original source of water that comes from the underground.
The road ss438 from Asciano is one of the best way to reach Siena. You'll probably stop to take a lot of pictures especially in the area around the small village of Mucigliani.
Mucigliani
The road ss438 from Asciano is one of the best way to reach Siena. You'll probably stop to take a lot of pictures especially in the area around the small village of Mucigliani.
Visit Siena! The UNESCO world heritage site is only 30km away from the house.
1367 locals recommend
Siena
1367 locals recommend
Visit Siena! The UNESCO world heritage site is only 30km away from the house.
Thermal Baths that you can reach in 20 minutes.
109 locals recommend
Terme San Giovanni
52 Via Terme S. Giovanni
109 locals recommend
Thermal Baths that you can reach in 20 minutes.
Built on the site of ancient etruscan necropolis Montisi is a little wonderful medieval village. The first week of august you can experience the "Giostra di Simone" (a little local Palio).
33 locals recommend
Montisi
33 locals recommend
Built on the site of ancient etruscan necropolis Montisi is a little wonderful medieval village. The first week of august you can experience the "Giostra di Simone" (a little local Palio).
A small medieval village in the heart of Val d' Orcia. It really looks like a place out of time.
48 locals recommend
Monticchiello
48 locals recommend
A small medieval village in the heart of Val d' Orcia. It really looks like a place out of time.
Montepulciano is a medieval and Renaissance amazing town placed on a hill between Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia.
526 locals recommend
Montepulciano
526 locals recommend
Montepulciano is a medieval and Renaissance amazing town placed on a hill between Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia.
A reat reinassance church/temple.
30 locals recommend
Church of San Biagio
20 Via di S. Biagio
30 locals recommend
A reat reinassance church/temple.
A great road from San Giovanni d'Asso to Lucignano d'Asso and then Sp 71 to Pienza direction.
9 locals recommend
Lucignano d'Asso
9 locals recommend
A great road from San Giovanni d'Asso to Lucignano d'Asso and then Sp 71 to Pienza direction.
If you drive from Asciano to Castelnuovo Berardegna and you follow this 15 km of no name dirt patch you can pass through Crete Senesi and get to Chianti's Area enjoying breath taking views.
6 locals recommend
Monte Sante Marie
6 locals recommend
If you drive from Asciano to Castelnuovo Berardegna and you follow this 15 km of no name dirt patch you can pass through Crete Senesi and get to Chianti's Area enjoying breath taking views.
At the doors of Chianti!
45 locals recommend
Castelnuovo berardenga
Via delle Crete Senesi
45 locals recommend
At the doors of Chianti!
An incredible medieval village!
44 locals recommend
San Gusmè
44 locals recommend
An incredible medieval village!
One of the Chianti's main village.
93 locals recommend
Gaiole in Chianti
93 locals recommend
One of the Chianti's main village.
One of the Chianti's main village.
145 locals recommend
Radda in Chianti
145 locals recommend
One of the Chianti's main village.
One of the Chianti's main village.
198 locals recommend
Castellina in Chianti
198 locals recommend
One of the Chianti's main village.
One of the most famous town of all Tuscany!
583 locals recommend
San Gimignano
Piazza Sant'Agostino
583 locals recommend
One of the most famous town of all Tuscany!
A unique village with its medieval and still intact rampants.
460 locals recommend
Monteriggioni
460 locals recommend
A unique village with its medieval and still intact rampants.
A small and ancient village in Val d'Orcia.
8 locals recommend
Castiglioncello del Trinoro
8 locals recommend
A small and ancient village in Val d'Orcia.
Visit the Castle of Tentennano and enjoy the incredible view.
11 locals recommend
Rocca d'Orcia
11 locals recommend
Visit the Castle of Tentennano and enjoy the incredible view.
One of the main village of Val d'Orcia.
21 locals recommend
Sarteano
21 locals recommend
One of the main village of Val d'Orcia.
A beautiful village with famous thermal baths.
56 locals recommend
San Casciano dei Bagni
56 locals recommend
A beautiful village with famous thermal baths.
The main town of Trasimeno Lake. Don't miss a visit to the old part of the village and to the castle.
156 locals recommend
Castiglione Del Lago
9 Viale Trappes
156 locals recommend
The main town of Trasimeno Lake. Don't miss a visit to the old part of the village and to the castle.
A beautiful old village of Trasimeno Lake.
77 locals recommend
Passignano sul Trasimeno
77 locals recommend
A beautiful old village of Trasimeno Lake.
Visitors can explore the old town and hill; paths cross the island through the olive groves.
41 locals recommend
Isola Maggiore
41 locals recommend
Visitors can explore the old town and hill; paths cross the island through the olive groves.
Among the most important monuments of the island you can find the churchs of Saint Giuliano and Saint Secondo, the Olivetans’ Monastery and the Medieval Castle.
41 locals recommend
Isola Polvese
41 locals recommend
Among the most important monuments of the island you can find the churchs of Saint Giuliano and Saint Secondo, the Olivetans’ Monastery and the Medieval Castle.
Car Rental in Siena
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Car Rental in Siena
Car Rental in Siena
Budget Autonoleggio Italia
36 Via Simone Martini
Car Rental in Siena
Car Rental in Siena
17 locals recommend
Avis Autonoleggio - Siena
36 Via Simone Martini
17 locals recommend
Car Rental in Siena

Sightseeing

Enjoy the great sightseeing from the Castle at the top of the ancient town of Chiusure.
21 locals recommend
Chiusure
21 locals recommend
Enjoy the great sightseeing from the Castle at the top of the ancient town of Chiusure.

Food Scene

Recomanded for a great typical meal.
Osteria Enoteca Il Pozzo Di Chiusure Asciano
5 Vicolo del Pozzo
Recomanded for a great typical meal.
A very nice place with great attention on food quality.
da Roberto, Taverna in Montisi
A very nice place with great attention on food quality.
A small and beautiful place with typical pasta and very good pizza!
La Locanda di Montisi
39 Via Umberto I
A small and beautiful place with typical pasta and very good pizza!
Good Pizza and beautiful garden.
14 locals recommend
La Mencia
77 Corso Giacomo Matteotti
14 locals recommend
Good Pizza and beautiful garden.
A good place to taste good meat!
12 locals recommend
AmorDivino
128 Corso Giacomo Matteotti
12 locals recommend
A good place to taste good meat!
A great location for a good restaurant!
11 locals recommend
La Locanda del Castello
4 Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
11 locals recommend
A great location for a good restaurant!

Drinks & Nightlife

For a cheap taste of local flavors.
9 locals recommend
Locanda Paradiso
25 Via Porta Senese
9 locals recommend
For a cheap taste of local flavors.

Essentials

Supermarket for general grocery.
64 locals recommend
Coop
3 Str. del Paradiso
64 locals recommend
Supermarket for general grocery.
Small supermarket.
San Giovanni D'Asso Coop (Arrivo) station
Small supermarket.

Arts & Culture

Truffle's Museum.
Truffle Museum
1 Piazza Antonio Gramsci
Truffle's Museum.
Information Point of Crete Sensi.
8 locals recommend
Ufficio Turistico
124 Corso Giacomo Matteotti
8 locals recommend
Information Point of Crete Sensi.
A magical place. The Abbey is also one of the most important example of romanesque architecture in Tuscany.
104 locals recommend
Abbey of Sant'Antimo
222 Localita' S. Antimo
104 locals recommend
A magical place. The Abbey is also one of the most important example of romanesque architecture in Tuscany.
The heart of Montepulciano.
Piazza Grande
Piazza Grande
The heart of Montepulciano.
An ancient magic place that you can visit.
Monastery of S. Anna in Camprena Farm
SP71
An ancient magic place that you can visit.
Visit the magic ruins of San Galgano Abbey.
364 locals recommend
Abbey of San Galgano
Strada Comunale di San Galgano
364 locals recommend
Visit the magic ruins of San Galgano Abbey.
Visit the misterious "sword in the stone" inside the medieval church.
14 locals recommend
Hermitage of Montesiepi
Strada Comunale di San Galgano
14 locals recommend
Visit the misterious "sword in the stone" inside the medieval church.