City: Radicofani (Siena) - Pop. 1200 - Alt : 780 m asl - Location: Tuscany

Description: Radicofani is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Siena [Tuscany] The village is located in the natural park of Valdorcia (Orcia valley) about 110 km southeast of Florence and about 60 km southeast of Siena. The Via Francigena (road) passes nearby. Panoramic views and hilly landscape.

Sights and Attractions:   The Rocca (Castle), dating back to  978. It was the castle of Ghino di Tacco. It rises on  the top of the hill and  has two line of walls: the external one has pentagonal shape, while the inner one is triangular, with three ruined towers at each corner and a cassero (donjon) which can be visited • Church of St. Maria Assunta a Contignano •  Church of St. Pietro •  Church of St. Agata  •  The Medicean Villa best known as "la Posta".

Nearby: The hamlet of Belforte (medieval look) • Le Galleraie thermal spas

Museums:

Events: February 5: Feast of St. Agata, mass and procession with the statue of the patron Saint • May: Passing of Mille Miglia historical cars competition • Early in July: Piaceri d'Estate (Summer pleasures) gastronomic festival • 1st Sun of August: Festa Medievale.

Typical products:  Pecorino sheep cheese, Tuscan salami,  handicrafts.

Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Contignano 

Neighboring towns: Abbadia San Salvatore, Castiglione d'Orcia, Pienza, San Casciano dei Bagni, Sarteano.

Nearest airport: Florence Airport (2 hours) or Rome airport (2 hours and half drive).
Nearest train station: Siena train station (80 km)

Public transportation:  Rama company website  or LFI company website
By car: From Rome take the Autostrada A1, exit at CHIUSI and follow the signs.

Distances: Bolsena 52 km, Chiusi 28 km,  Florence 143 km,   Milan 444 km, Montalcino 44 km, Montepulciano 30 km, Orvieto 162 km, Pienza 28 km, Siena 73 km, Rome 180 km, Viterbo 80 km, the Sea side  102 km