Arts & Culture
The abbey is 2 km from Chiusure, reachable on foot too.
The cloister with Signorelli and Sodoma frescoes are a little gem, don’t miss the ancient pharmacy and the old wine cellar too!
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Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Monte Oliveto MaggioreThe abbey is 2 km from Chiusure, reachable on foot too.
The cloister with Signorelli and Sodoma frescoes are a little gem, don’t miss the ancient pharmacy and the old wine cellar too!
Woodland and garden created by the American artist Sheppard Craige in San Giovanni d'Asso, a small town located a few kilometers from Chiusure. Permanent installations into the park, open to all interpretations, convey a magic atmosphere.
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Il Bosco della Ragnaia
Woodland and garden created by the American artist Sheppard Craige in San Giovanni d'Asso, a small town located a few kilometers from Chiusure. Permanent installations into the park, open to all interpretations, convey a magic atmosphere.
This abbey is located in Montalcino, in a wonderful scenario of olive trees and vineyards. Don’t miss it!
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Abbey ka-Sant'Antimo
222 Localita' S. AntimoThis abbey is located in Montalcino, in a wonderful scenario of olive trees and vineyards. Don’t miss it!
Gorgeous hamlet not far from Chiusure, in the hearth of Orcia valley.
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Radicofani
Gorgeous hamlet not far from Chiusure, in the hearth of Orcia valley.
The architecture of Pienza is the realization of the "ideal town" concept. Take a walk on their walls, enjoying the breathtaking landscape of Orcia Valley, taste the famous local cheese "pecorino", don't miss the visit at "Piccolomini palace" and its garden.
Pienza
The architecture of Pienza is the realization of the "ideal town" concept. Take a walk on their walls, enjoying the breathtaking landscape of Orcia Valley, taste the famous local cheese "pecorino", don't miss the visit at "Piccolomini palace" and its garden.
On the top of the hills, surrounded by vineyards, Montalcino is a great place to go. Take a walk in the fortress and in the historical center, grabbing a glass of Brunello or Rosso di Montalcino's wines.
Montalcino centro storico
On the top of the hills, surrounded by vineyards, Montalcino is a great place to go. Take a walk in the fortress and in the historical center, grabbing a glass of Brunello or Rosso di Montalcino's wines.
The museum shows the masterpieces of the "Sienese school" (XIII century) as Ambrogio Lorenzetti and Simone Martini. A little gem: the giant sketches of the Cathedral's floor, the marble mosaics designed by Domenico Beccafumi.
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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena
29 Via S. PietroThe museum shows the masterpieces of the "Sienese school" (XIII century) as Ambrogio Lorenzetti and Simone Martini. A little gem: the giant sketches of the Cathedral's floor, the marble mosaics designed by Domenico Beccafumi.
The Cathedral deserves a visit but let me suggest something special: the marvellous floors, a marble mosaic. On 27 June – 31 July and 18 August – 16 October in 2024, the floors, usually covered, are disclosed to the public. Don't miss them!
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I-Duomo ye-Siena
8 Piazza del DuomoThe Cathedral deserves a visit but let me suggest something special: the marvellous floors, a marble mosaic. On 27 June – 31 July and 18 August – 16 October in 2024, the floors, usually covered, are disclosed to the public. Don't miss them!
The museum hosts the collection of Biccherne, wooden tables dating back to Middle ages. These masterpieces were the covers of books containing the decision of financial magistrature in Siena. Every biccherna is made by the most famous Sienese artists, like Ambrogio Lorenzetti, the painter of ‘Buon Governo’.
Museo delle Biccherne
The museum hosts the collection of Biccherne, wooden tables dating back to Middle ages. These masterpieces were the covers of books containing the decision of financial magistrature in Siena. Every biccherna is made by the most famous Sienese artists, like Ambrogio Lorenzetti, the painter of ‘Buon Governo’.
If you like climbing this place is for you. Narrow stairs will bring you on a breathtaking view on Siena.
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Facciatone
Piazza del DuomoIf you like climbing this place is for you. Narrow stairs will bring you on a breathtaking view on Siena.
Parks & Nature
Giardino delle Rose
111A Via Dante AlighieriA rose garden in the middle of San Quirico historical center.
Siena has a long-term tradition relating to phytotheraphy. The botanical garden, located in the historical center, is worthy a visit.
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Botanical Garden of the University of Siena
4 Via Pier Andrea MattioliSiena has a long-term tradition relating to phytotheraphy. The botanical garden, located in the historical center, is worthy a visit.
This hidden garden in the center of Siena offers a breathtaking view on town's skyline and Mangia tower.The ideal place for families, with animals and a botanical garden. A social cooperative runs a good restaurant.
Orto dei Pecci
This hidden garden in the center of Siena offers a breathtaking view on town's skyline and Mangia tower.The ideal place for families, with animals and a botanical garden. A social cooperative runs a good restaurant.
Natural & Private SPA
Orcia Valley is the ideal place for spa lovers. There are for free and paid admission options. Here a couple of suggestions, based on my experience.
Terme San Giovanni
52 Via Terme S. GiovanniThe best private Spa in Rapolano Terme.
Are the natural spa in the area, totally free. During summer time and spring week ends be aware that a lot of people will be there, plan to get spa in the early morning.
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Bagni San Filippo
Are the natural spa in the area, totally free. During summer time and spring week ends be aware that a lot of people will be there, plan to get spa in the early morning.
Mobility
Public transports are not well-developed in the area. Here a few suggestions if you don't have your own car.
The closest bike rental from Chiusure is in Asciano, 8 km faraway. ELECTRIC-BIKES available.
REAL - Centro della bicicletta di Alessandro Mucciarini
46 Via RomaThe closest bike rental from Chiusure is in Asciano, 8 km faraway. ELECTRIC-BIKES available.
The best vespa (and scooter) rental in Siena. Paying an extra fee, they can bring the vespa on your place.
Siena by Vespa
1/3 Via Guccio di MannaiaThe best vespa (and scooter) rental in Siena. Paying an extra fee, they can bring the vespa on your place.
Drinks & Nightlife
During summertime, enjoy a a drink in the bar at the top of the fortress. Lots of events and cinema screenings take place from the end of June till the end of August.
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Fortezza Medicea
Piazza Caduti delle Forze ArmateDuring summertime, enjoy a a drink in the bar at the top of the fortress. Lots of events and cinema screenings take place from the end of June till the end of August.
The best place for live music in Siena in the historical center. Jazz addicted will love this place!
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unTubo
61 Via LuparelloThe best place for live music in Siena in the historical center. Jazz addicted will love this place!
Food Scene
Typical osteria in Chiusure, a few steps from Casa Gioconda which serve starters and pasta. Crowded during summer, book in advance.
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Locanda Paradiso
25 Via Porta SeneseTypical osteria in Chiusure, a few steps from Casa Gioconda which serve starters and pasta. Crowded during summer, book in advance.
Restaurant at the entrance of Monteoliveto's abbey park. Traditional dishes of Tuscan cuisine.
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Ristorante La Torre
Restaurant at the entrance of Monteoliveto's abbey park. Traditional dishes of Tuscan cuisine.
A few steps from Casa Gioconda, they have gluten free and veggie options, also to take away.
La Terrazza Osteria Pizzeria Siena
3 Via delle PiazzeA few steps from Casa Gioconda, they have gluten free and veggie options, also to take away.
Traditional restaurant in the historical center of Siena, Bagoga is the name of the chef. I love this place!
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Grotta di Santa Caterina - Bagoga
26 Via della GalluzzaTraditional restaurant in the historical center of Siena, Bagoga is the name of the chef. I love this place!
Piccolo Mondo
54 Piazza della RepubblicaFamily-owned restaurant on the way to Chiusure. Pizza is delicious.
Family-managed restaurant in the borgo of Castelmuzio, close to Chiusure. The place is enjoyable all the year, because of the space outside and the beautiful rooms inside. ‘Pici all’aglione’ on the rocks!
Locanda di Casalmustia
3 Piazza Della PieveFamily-managed restaurant in the borgo of Castelmuzio, close to Chiusure. The place is enjoyable all the year, because of the space outside and the beautiful rooms inside. ‘Pici all’aglione’ on the rocks!