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City: Buonconvento (Siena) - Pop. 3200 - Alt : 147 m asl -
Location: Tuscany
Description: Small village about 25 km southeast of Siena
in the area known as the Crete Senesi, along the Cassia
road (SS2). It still preserves the ancient medieval walls of red
bricks (13th C) and some medieval buildings. Agricultural and
commercial center.
Sights and Attractions:
The 13th C Parish church
Museums:
The "Museum of Sacred Art" (works by Duccio di Buoninsegna,
Pietro Lorenzetti, Sano di Pietro, Matteo di Giovanni, Andrea di
Bartolo, Rutilio Manetti and many more.)
Events: Good Friday procession -
Antique Market (Easter) -
Market day: Saturday in the Morning
Typical products: Wine, olive oil, cheeses.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets:
Bibbiano, Monteoliveto
Percenna.
Neighboring towns: Asciano, Montalcino, Monteroni d'Arbia, Murlo,
San Giovanni d'Asso.
Nearest airport:
Florence Airport (1 and half hour) or Siena Ampugnano airport (25 min
drive), but only domestic flights. International flights to Rome or
Pisa.
Nearest train stations: Buonconvento train station (20 km)
Public transportation: TRA-IN Bus service www.traispa.it
Distances:
Florence 80 km,
Montalcino 10,
Pienza 25,
Rome
205
km, Siena 27 km.
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