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City: San Quirico d'orcia (Siena) - Pop: 2460 - Altitude 409 mt a.s.l
Description: Lovely village in Val d'Orcia still preserving its
medieval structure.
Sights and Attractions: Collegiate Church: (Romanesque gothic
portals, ligneous chorus and tryptic by Sano di Pietro)
• Church of St. Francis preserving a Statue of Madonna by Andrea della
Robbia
• Horti Leonini: beautiful example of 15th Century Italian garden
• Porta Cappuccini: Polygonal defensive tower
• The imposing palazzo Chigi-Zondadari (17th C)
• Bagno Vignoni Thermal Spas, outside of the town
 Events: - May: Passing of 1000 miles (mille miglia) historical
cars competition
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June, 3rd weekend: "Festa del Barbarossa"; historical
re-enacting.
Districts compete in an enthusiastic flag waving and archery contest
during which there is a parade of noble ladies, cavaliers, drummers,
soldiers in suite of armor and standard bearers. Thereafter all
four districts join in a victorious al fresco feast of typical Val
d' Orcia dishes.
• July and August: theatrical and lyrical events
• December, 1st weekend: Olive oil Festival
Weekly market: Saturday
Typical products: pecorino sheeep's milk cheese, olive oil, ceramics,
terracotta objects.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Bagno Vignoni, Vignoni
Neighboring towns: Castiglione d'Orcia, Montalcino,
Pienza, San Giovanni d'Asso
Nearest airport:
Florence Airport (2 hours)
Nearest train station: Buonconvento train station
Public transportation: TRA-IN
Bus service www.traispa.it
Distances in km: Siena 40;
Pienza 10; Montalcino 15;
Florence
100;
Rome 198 |
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