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Hotels to remember: Crete Senesi

Toscana Laticastelli Country...

Rapolano Terme

Travel ideas

Crete Senesi: introduction

Close to Siena one finds a spectacular and truly unique landscape with a marvelous clay soil. The Crete Senesi is a land scattered with churches, castles and small medieval villages. The main town of the area is Asciano; here visitors can admire the Museum of Sacred Art, the Civic Archaeological Museum in Palazzo Corboli and the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore.

For those interested in traditional crafts, the Crete Senesi is home to numerous workshops where terracotta is transformed in to works of art following traditional techniques. Surrounding the grey Crete Senesi one finds expanses of green countryside, the vineyards of Montalcino, lush meadows and fields full of Sunflowers.

Gourmands will find plenty to satisfy the palate: Pecorino Cheese, white and black Truffles including the most prestigious Truffles from the San Giovanni area, the artichokes of Chiusure, honey, and the world famous red wine, Brunello di Montalcino, The grappa made with the Brunello grapes is quite simply superb.

Crete Senesi: suggestions from the hotels

Daniela Berlingozzi

(concierge)

La Pieve Casale di Charme

Farmhouse Holidays

Charme & Relax between Siena and San Gimignano. The three adult friendly holiday rental apartments were designed to exalt the traditional beauty of Tuscany through the eyes of a modern & elegant decor.“A place of contemplation and silence" (La Pieve Casale di Charme) →

Relais La Costa Dimora Storica

(General Manager)

Relais La Costa

Historical Residences

Historic Residence in Toscana, Near Siena, Monteriggioni & Chianti. In the heart of the Montagnola wood, full of silence, peace and exclusivity, with amazing views over the Sienese hills, private Spa, restaurant and pool (Relais La Costa) →

Edoardo Giacone

(Proprietario)

Relais Villa Armena

Small Boutique Hotels

Villa Armena is located in Buonconvento, in the heart of the Crete Senesi. Center of great charm, Buonconvento is a member of "The most beautiful villages in Italy". (Relais Villa Armena) →