Description: The village of Monticiano rises in Siena's province, in Tuscany, south west of the city, where the metalliferous hills meet the first Maremma's woods and offers nature lovers an uncontaminated environment rich in flora and fauna, variegated by waters and paths, by singular geological sites, architectural monuments and art treasures to unveil, away from the usual tourist routes; a strong sense of its history and of its traditions of labor, culture and recreation all in constant touch with a natural heritage that is harsh and wild and for this reason unique. 

Sights and Attractions: The thermal spas " Terme di Petriolo" • The Castle of Belagaio • The Falcon's Cave • The River Farma valley Nature reserve • The Romanesque Church of St. Agostino and the nearby cloister • The Parish church of Saints Giusto and Clemente (frescos) • San Galgano Abbey with the sword in the stone

Museums: The "Sala Capitolare" , small Museum of sacred art (fresco cycle) - San Galgano Abbey (5 km)
Events: Good Friday procession through the narrow streets of the village lit by the torches and candles of the faithful. In May there is the village festival which honors Tagliatelle - Early in June, in Monticiano, takes place the Palio dei Rioni horse race.
Summer concerts and theatrical performances.

Market day: Friday in the main piazza

Typical products: Firewood, chestnuts, mushrooms, wild-boar salami, game.

Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Bagni di Petriolo (Petriolo thermal spas), Frassini, Frosini, Il Santo, Lama-IESA, Pentolina, San Lorenzo a Merse, San Galgano, Scalvaia, Tocchi, Torniella.

Neighboring towns: Chiusdino, Massa Marittima, Montieri, Murlo, Roccastrada, Sovicille.

Nearest airport:
Florence Airport (1 hour) or Siena Ampugnano airport (25 min drive), but only domestic flights. International flights to Rome or Pisa.
Nearest train stations: Siena train station (35 km) or Grosseto train station (58 km).
Public transportation: TRA-IN Bus service www.traispa.it
Distances: Chianti: 50 km, Florence  90 km, Orvieto 140 km, Siena 35 km, Rome 250 km. 

 

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