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City: Sarteano - Pop. 4700 - Alt : 573 m a.s.l. - Location:
Tuscany
 Description:
Sarteano is a town of historic and naturalistic importance, located
on a plateau between two valley, the Val d'Orcia and the Valdichiana.
Sarteano, thanks to its very ancient origins is very rich in
archeological remains. Of note is that in the area are preserved
some of the most important tombs of Tuscany. The last find is the
tomb of "Quadriga infernale", (4th century b.c.),
with well preserved paintings and beautiful scenes of Etruscan life. Sarteano had also a great medieval past and the castle and many
churches still survive. The relatively mild climate and proximity to
cities such as Siena, Perugia, Arezzo, Sarteano make a good
destination at any time of year.
 Sights and Attractions: Church of St. Francesco
(frescos)
• Collegiate church of St. Lorenzo
(beautiful marble ciboruium (1513) and altarpieces)
• Church of Suffragio
• Church of San Martino in Foro (several artworks)
• Parish church of St. Vittoria
• Chapel of Madonna dell'Uccellino
• Chapel of Madonna del Mal di Capo
• Church of Sant'Alberto
• Church of Sant'Andrea (Castigliocello del Trinoro)
• Abbey of Spineta
• The thermal
pools of Bagno Santo just outside of Porta Monalda (city gate).
 Museums: Archeological Museum (Etruscan and Roman finds)
Events: Feast of Madonna del Buonconsiglio (Apr 26)
• Giostra del Saracino, tournament (Aug 15)
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Market day: Friday
Typical products: Olive oil, wine, wheat.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Castiglioncello del Trinoro
(picturesque walled hamlet with commanding views)
Neighboring towns: Cetona, Chianciano Terme,
Chiusi,
Pienza,
Radicofani,
San Casciano dei
Bagni
Nearest airport: Rome airport (FCO)
Nearest train station: Chiusi stazione
Public transportation:
website
Distances:
Florence
125 km;
Orvieto 56 km;
Rome 174 km;
Siena
83
km;
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