Piampetrucci
Buonconvento (Siena)
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The farmhouse is situated between Buonconvento, the most renowned of the Val d'Arbia, Montalcino, the capital of the famous wine Brunello di Montalcino, Crete Senesi/, the most impressive and characteristic hills of the Senese countryside and world renowned territories of Val d'Orcia.
The Val d' Orcia represents the more authentic spirit of the senese territory: the stronghold, the spas, the prestigious wines in a sweet hill landscape where all it is harmony also when all it seems sour and wild.
Val d' Orcia is the native land of pici, of pasture meat, of mushroom's from local woods, of delicious cheeses, result of the competition between local traditions and the recent introduction of Sardinian sheep farming.
The Crete are argillaceous and crumbles lands subject to the phenomenon of erosions. Winds and rains, men and herds, they have designed in the centuries a landscape that has the shapes of the feelings and communicates with the force of the emotions. One ideal earth in order to shelter itself in a monastery, in order to find yourself again.
Piampetrucci is the ideal point of departure to reach some of the most attracting localities of Tuscany: Montalcino, Montepulciano, San Quirico d'Orcia, Radicofani, Bagno Vignoni, Pienza, Sarteano, Chiusi, Cetona, San Casciano Bagni, Arezzo. Without forget obviously Siena the city of the Palio! In few minutes you can arrive to the woods of Monte Amiata, the highest extinct volcano in Italy, Umbria is at half-hour drive.
Let's not forget another absolutely exceptional characteristic about these lands: Siena is the more thermal province of Italy and Piampetrucci is in a barycentric position in order to catch up numerous thermal plants of which the most famous: the Terme di San Casciano, the thermal swimming pool of Sarteano, Bagni San Filippo, the Chianciano hydrothermal establishments, Rapolano Terme ecc.
Siena is known worldwide for its horse race, The Palio, held on July 2 and August 16. But during the whole year several demonstrations of historic folklore are held, with typical products feasts, art and craft trade fairs, cultural events, musical and theatrical performances.
The Val d' Orcia represents the more authentic spirit of the senese territory: the stronghold, the spas, the prestigious wines in a sweet hill landscape where all it is harmony also when all it seems sour and wild.
Val d' Orcia is the native land of pici, of pasture meat, of mushroom's from local woods, of delicious cheeses, result of the competition between local traditions and the recent introduction of Sardinian sheep farming.
The Crete are argillaceous and crumbles lands subject to the phenomenon of erosions. Winds and rains, men and herds, they have designed in the centuries a landscape that has the shapes of the feelings and communicates with the force of the emotions. One ideal earth in order to shelter itself in a monastery, in order to find yourself again.
Piampetrucci is the ideal point of departure to reach some of the most attracting localities of Tuscany: Montalcino, Montepulciano, San Quirico d'Orcia, Radicofani, Bagno Vignoni, Pienza, Sarteano, Chiusi, Cetona, San Casciano Bagni, Arezzo. Without forget obviously Siena the city of the Palio! In few minutes you can arrive to the woods of Monte Amiata, the highest extinct volcano in Italy, Umbria is at half-hour drive.
Let's not forget another absolutely exceptional characteristic about these lands: Siena is the more thermal province of Italy and Piampetrucci is in a barycentric position in order to catch up numerous thermal plants of which the most famous: the Terme di San Casciano, the thermal swimming pool of Sarteano, Bagni San Filippo, the Chianciano hydrothermal establishments, Rapolano Terme ecc.
Siena is known worldwide for its horse race, The Palio, held on July 2 and August 16. But during the whole year several demonstrations of historic folklore are held, with typical products feasts, art and craft trade fairs, cultural events, musical and theatrical performances.
Services
Attractions and activities in the surrounding area:
- Nature Reserves
- Museums and galleries
- Artistic and historical sites
- Spa
Sport and activities in the surrounding area:
- Hiking