San Quirico d'Orcia is situated atop a hill within the Valdorcia Nature Park, in an area of Tuscany which comprises the towns of Bagno Vignoni, Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano. The origins of this ancient town date back to the Etruscan period. Around about the year 1000, San Quirico established itself as important town on the via Franchigena, the road linking Canterbury with Rome. It was in San Quirico d'Orcia that Fredrick I the 1st met with the pontifical authorities after his arrival in Italy to receive the imperial crown in 1154. In 1552 the troops faithful to Charles V chose San Quirico d'Orcia as military outpost from where to control the entire valley.
An imposing perimeter wall protects the town, accessed by a gateway, the only of the four original gateways to have survived the passage of time. The historic center of San Quirico perfectly conserves its medieval plan and a great number of impressive works of architecture such as the Romanesque Church of the Collegiata, with its three portals one of which attributed to Giovanni Pisano; the 17th century Palazzo Chigi; the Church of San Francesco which houses a Madonna by Andrea della Robbia; the Horti Leonini, splendid example of late 16th century landscape gardening; the intimate Romanesque Church of Santa Maria dell'Assunta and the Ospedale della Scala, once the refuge of pilgrims travelling along the via Franchigena.
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San Quirico d'Orcia Italy Hotel Collection.
Our unique collection of Italian boutique hotels, small luxury hotels and resorts.
Adler Thermae San Quirico d'Orcia
Adler Thermae - San Quirico d'Orcia Hotels | The Adler Thermae Spa & Wellness Resort is an ideal combination for a relaxing holiday with a cultural, artistic...
Strada di Bagno Vignoni 1 - San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena)
Fonteverde Terme & Hotel San Casciano dei Bagni
Fonteverde Terme & Hotel - San Casciano dei Bagni Hotels | The hotel Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort was a medicean residence restored to its former beauty, transformed into an...
Località Terme 1 - San Casciano dei Bagni (Siena)
Petriolo Spa Resort Pari, Civitella Paganico
Petriolo Spa Resort - Pari, Civitella Paganico Hotels | With it's fabulous combination of thermal waters, luxurious accommodation and excellent cuisine, Tuscany's Petriolo...
Località Bagni di petriolo - Pari, Civitella Paganico (Grosseto)
Hotel Palazzo del Capitano Wellness & Relais San Quirico d'Orcia
Hotel Palazzo del Capitano Wellness & Relais - San Quirico d'Orcia Hotels | Hotel Palazzo del Capitano: wellness and luxury accommodation in a beautifully restored 15th century edifice in the...
Via Poliziano, 18 - San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena)
Locanda dell'Amorosa Sinalunga
Locanda dell'Amorosa - Sinalunga Hotels | In the heart of one of the most fascinating parts of Tuscany, surrounded by art, history and stunning landscapes.
Località l'Amorosa - Sinalunga (Siena)
Osteria dell'Orcia Castiglione d'Orcia
Osteria dell'Orcia - Castiglione d'Orcia Hotels | Occupying a 17th century horse and carriage station on the Via Francigena, you couldn't get more Tuscan than Country...
Podere Osteria,15 - Castiglione d'Orcia (Siena)
Borgo Lucignanello San Giovanni d'Asso
Borgo Lucignanello - San Giovanni d'Asso Hotels | A medieval hamlet and stunning period residence in the heart of the Tuscan countryside: Borgo Lucignanello.
Località Lucignano d'Asso - San Giovanni d'Asso (Siena)
Castello di Ripa D'Orcia Castiglione d'Orcia
Castello di Ripa D'Orcia - Castiglione d'Orcia Hotels | Castello di Ripa D'Orcia, an ancient medieval castle, is a comfortable country residence set upon a rise in the...
Località Ripa d'Orcia - Castiglione d'Orcia (Siena)
Locanda di San Francesco Montepulciano
Locanda di San Francesco - Montepulciano Hotels | The Locanda di San Francesco is an exclusive residence, in a 14th century palazzo in the historic center of...
Piazza San Francesco, 5 - Montepulciano (Siena)
Villa Armena Relais & Beauty Farm Buonconvento
Villa Armena Relais & Beauty Farm - Buonconvento Hotels | Occupying a country residence dating back to the 16th century, Buonconventos Villa Armena Relais & Beauty Farm...
Località Armena - Buonconvento (Siena)
Villa Cicolina Montepulciano
Villa Cicolina - Montepulciano Hotels | Villa Cicolina is an ancient farmstead transformed in charming country hotel, just moments away from the Tuscan...
Via Provinciale, 11 - Montepulciano (Siena)
Villa Poggiano Montepulciano
Villa Poggiano - Montepulciano Hotels | The Villa hosts its guests in elegant and exclusive surroundings that preserve the warmth of family-style management.
Via di Poggiano, 7 - Montepulciano (Siena)
Borgo Tepolini Castel del Piano
Borgo Tepolini - Castel del Piano Hotels | Just outside the tiny Tuscan town of Castel del Piano, surrounded by the gently rolling countryside of Val d'Orcia,...
Strada Tepolini, 16 - Castel del Piano (Grosseto)
Casa Lemmi San Quirico d'Orcia
Casa Lemmi - San Quirico d'Orcia Hotels | Casa Lemmi, San Quirico, and Val d'Orcia: an enticing combination perfect for those travelers wishing to experience...
Via Dante Alighieri, 29 - San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena)
Follonico 4-Suite Torrita di Siena
Follonico 4-Suite - Torrita di Siena Hotels | In an early 19th century farmhouse in Torrita di Siena, Follonico 4-suite B&B combines the beauty of the Tuscan...
Località Casale, 2 - Torrita di Siena (Siena)
Pieve a Pava San Giovanni d'Asso
Pieve a Pava - San Giovanni d'Asso Hotels | With a beautifully restored medieval chapel, surrounded by the lunar landscapes of the Crete Senesi, Pieve a Pava is...
Podere Pieve a Pava - San Giovanni d'Asso (Siena)
Podere Finerri Asciano
Podere Finerri - Asciano Hotels | Ascianos Podere Finerri is the ideal place in which to enjoy a dream holiday, surrounded by the spectacular...
Località Finerri, 7 - Asciano (Siena)
Siena House Torrita di Siena
Siena House - Torrita di Siena Hotels | In the heart of Valdichiana, Siena House combines the charm of a traditional Tuscan country residence with the latest...
Località Pietrabianca, 140 - Torrita di Siena (Siena)
Agriturismo Ardene Montepulciano
Agriturismo Ardene - Montepulciano Hotels | Agriturismo Ardene is a romantic rural retreat situated in the glorious Tuscan countryside just outside Montepulciano.
Via di Valardegna, 7 - Montepulciano (Siena)
Casa di Bacco Montepulciano
Casa di Bacco - Montepulciano Hotels | Casa di Bacco, a charming farm stay in the countryside just outside the medieval hill town of Montepulciano, has...
Via della Fornace Valiano, 16 - Montepulciano (Siena)
Casa Fabbrini San Casciano dei Bagni
Casa Fabbrini - San Casciano dei Bagni Hotels | The breathtaking landscapes of Val d'Orcia, delicious food and wine, a beautifully restored farmhouse. Casa Fabbrini:...
Podere Ceppetto, 76 - San Casciano dei Bagni (Siena)
Fattoria La Palazzina Radicofani
Fattoria La Palazzina - Radicofani Hotels | A charming little country hotel, immersed in the peaceful countryside of Val dOrcia, Fattoria La Palazzina is the...
Località Le Vigne - Radicofani (Siena)
Il Molinello Asciano
Il Molinello - Asciano Hotels | In the heart of Tuscany, Ascianos Agritursimo Il Molinello is the perfect place in which to experience the charm of...
Località Molinello - Asciano (Siena)
La Lodola Asciano
La Lodola - Asciano Hotels | La Lodola is a 19th century country property transformed in welcoming farm-stay, in the heart of Tuscany's Crete...
Strada delle Chiarne, 3 - Asciano (Siena)
Podere Monti Montepulciano
Podere Monti - Montepulciano Hotels | Immersed in the beautiful countryside just outside the ancient medieval walls of Montepulciano: Podere Monti is the...
Via degli Olivi, 8 - Montepulciano (Siena)
Aia Mattonata Relais Siena
Aia Mattonata Relais - Siena Hotels | Aia Mattonata Relais is an exclusive Tuscan country retreat where to enjoy moments of relaxation and wellbeing in the...
Strada del Ceraiolo, 1 - Siena (Siena)
Bosco della Spina Murlo
Bosco della Spina - Murlo Hotels | Discover a different kind of Tuscany: the one surrounding country resort Bosco delle Spina, in Val di Merse.
Via della Tinaia, 13 - Murlo (Siena)
Castello di Velona Montalcino
Castello di Velona - Montalcino Hotels | Castello di Velona will be closed for rennovation work until April 2011. A luxury Castle in the heart of Tuscan...
Località Velona - Montalcino (Siena)
Laticastelli Country Relais Rapolano Terme
Laticastelli Country Relais - Rapolano Terme Hotels | Crete Senesi and Val d'Orcia, food and wine, sport and spa: experience the best of Tuscany at Country Relais...
Località Laticastelli - Rapolano Terme (Siena)
Montorio Montepulciano
Montorio - Montepulciano Hotels | Historic country residence situated on a hill overlooking the Val d'Orcia and the Temple of S. Biagio.
Strada per Pienza n° 2 - Montepulciano (Siena)
Podere Carceroni Cinigiano
Podere Carceroni - Cinigiano Hotels | Podere Carceroni: an exclusive country residence immersed in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Tuscan Maremma.
Via Vicarello - Poggi del Sasso - Cinigiano (Grosseto)
San Quirico d'Orcia Italy towns in the vicinity
Crete Senesi
Close to Siena one finds a spectacular and truly unique landscape with a marvelous clay soil. The...
Montalcino
A center which could be defined as being immersed in a natural treasure trove made of enchanting...
San Quirico d'Orcia
San Quirico d'Orcia is situated atop a hill within the Valdorcia Nature Park, in an area of...
Bagno Vignoni
Bagno Vignoni is a small village in the heart of the Valdorcia, a village where time seems to...
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