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Pieve of San Giovanni Battista in Molli and the Marble Quarries: Treasures of the Montagnola Senese

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04-Jun-2025

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🏛️ The Pieve of MolliThe  Pieve of San Giovanni Battista in Molli  is a Romanesque gem dating back to the 11th century, located in one of the highest areas of the Montagnola Senese.  Its three-nave structure, divided by round arches ...

The Cloister of Santa Mustiola Abbey in Torri: A Romanesque Treasure in Tuscany

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04-Jun-2025

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Nestled in the medieval village of Torri, approximately 15 km south of Siena, the  Cloister of Santa Mustiola Abbeystands as a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture in Tuscany.  Established in 1070 by Vallombrosan monks, the abbey ...

Discovering the Upper Val d'Elsa River Park and the SentierElsa Trail

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02-Jun-2025

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  Discovering the Upper Val d'Elsa River Park and the SentierElsa TrailIn the heart of Tuscany, the  Upper Val d'Elsa River Park  offers a natural oasis of extraordinary beauty, where the Elsa River flows through lush woods and crystal...

🌾 Crete Senesi e Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore: Un Viaggio tra Natura e Spiritualità

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30-May-2025

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🏞️ Le Crete Senesi: Un Paesaggio UnicoLe  Crete Senesi  si estendono a sud-est di Siena, comprendendo comuni come Asciano, Buonconvento, Monteroni d'Arbia, Rapolano Terme, San Giovanni d'Asso e Trequanda.  Il nome deriva dall'argilla...

Discovering the Merse River: Where Nature Meets History

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30-May-2025

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The  Merse River  originates in the Colline Metallifere of Grosseto, between Poggio Croce di Prata and Poggio di Montieri, at an altitude of 848 meters, and flows for about 70 km before joining the Ombrone River.  Along its course, it...

The Spanish Tower of Ancaiano: A Medieval Sentinel in the Sienese Hills

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30-May-2025

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In the picturesque village of  Ancaiano, a hamlet of the municipality of Sovicille, stands a striking stone tower known locally as the  Spanish Tower.   This structure, with its sloped base and arched windows, is one of the most charac...

Castello di Celsa: A Renaissance Treasure in the Heart of Tuscany

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29-May-2025

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The  Castello di Celsa  is one of the most fascinating historic residences in Tuscany, nestled among the hills of the Montagnola Senese.   Located just a few kilometers from Sovicille, this castle offers a unique experience for those w...

Motrano Hermitage: A Hidden Gem in the Montagnola Senese

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29-May-2025

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The  Motrano Hermitage, also known as  Romitorio di Motrano, is an ancient hermitage located about 1 km northwest of the hamlet of Simignano, in the municipality of Sovicille, Tuscany.  The earliest documentary evidence dates back to ...

🇬🇧 Cetinale Hermitage: A Spiritual Retreat in the Montagnola Senese

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28-May-2025

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Nestled in the serene Tuscan countryside, the  Cetinale Hermitage  is a religious building constructed in the early 18th century.   Located atop the hill overlooking  Villa Cetinale, to which it was connected by a long staircase c...

🇬🇧 Church of San Bartolomeo in Ancaiano: a Renaissance Masterpiece in the Tuscan Hills

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28-May-2025

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In the charming village of  Ancaiano, near  Sovicille, stands the  Church of San Bartolomeo, a fine example of Tuscan Renaissance architecture. The current building was constructed in  1660  at the request of  Pope Alex...