SURROUNDINGS
Find out what to see and do in Val di Chiana and Val d'Orcia
We are located in a convenient position, a perfect starting point to discover the treasures of the Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana. In particular, you can easily reach the towns of Pienza, Montepulciano, Bagno Vignoni, Cortona and Siena. Start your journey now, along marvellous views, historic centres with a medieval flavour and places that have been sets of unforgettable films.
Pienza
10 km away
Pienza is immersed in the Val d'Orcia, it is a splendid village that time has not affected at all. The town is known as the "ideal Renaissance city", due to the fact that Pope Pius II, Enea Silvio Piccolomini, decided to transform it accordingly. When walking through the streets of Pienza you will meet unique landmarks and palaces such as the Cathedral, the Duomo, the Pieve di Corsignano. Pienza is also famous for its pecorino cheese, soft and characterized by a unique taste, and especially because it was the location of one of the most famous scenes of the film The Gladiator. The scene depicting the Elysian fields was in fact shot in the countryside surrounding Pienza.
Montepulciano
7 km away
A town of medieval origin, Montepulciano is known for the unique flavour of its wines and for the lush countryside traversed by rows of vines. From the highest point of the town, you can admire the Val d'Orcia and get lost among the many ancient buildings, almost as if you were going back in time. It is no coincidence that scenes from famous films such as New Moon, the Twilight saga, or episodes of the TV series The Medici have been filmed here.
Bagno Vignoni
26 km away
Bagno Vignoni is a village with thermal springs of absolute uniqueness and beauty. It is included among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The town spreads around a large thermal bath, located in the central square of the town: this certainly renders it a unique place of its kind. This thermal spring has been flowing into the pool for more than 2000 years. Throughout the whole area of Bagno Vignoni, you can find beneficial natural thermal baths ideally suited for a rejuvenating bath.
Siena and Cortona
60 km and 31 km away respectivly
An hour's drive is worth it to reach the beautiful city of Siena, known throughout the world for its Piazza del Campo and the Palio di Siena. The medieval town offers streets and views of incredible beauty, which linger in the heart.
The same applies to Cortona, easily reachable from our resort. Cortona is a very old medieval town in the province of Arezzo, in Val di Chiana, enclosed by Etruscan and then Roman walls. From the centre of the town, located 600 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a unique view of Val di Chiana and Lake Trasimeno.
The same applies to Cortona, easily reachable from our resort. Cortona is a very old medieval town in the province of Arezzo, in Val di Chiana, enclosed by Etruscan and then Roman walls. From the centre of the town, located 600 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a unique view of Val di Chiana and Lake Trasimeno.