What to see
Discover the Crete Senesi through the eyes of those who love art, nature and history. Plan your visit and prepare to be captivated by the magic of this unique region.
The fascinating Crete Senesi, an area steeped in culture, natural beauty and millennial history, made up of wonders that make it unique within the region of Tuscany.
Explore the extraordinary works of art in the Crete Senesi, witnesses of Tuscan artistic genius. From the collections at the Cassioli Museum, dedicated to the painter Amos Cassioli, to the fascinating exhibitions at Palazzo Corboli, immerse yourself in the art that has shaped the history of this fascinating region.
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Art & Culture
Basilica of St Agatha
With its Romanesque-Gothic architecture, this white church is known from documents dating back to 1029 and 1040, when it replaced the parish church of Sant’Ippolito. Inside, in fact, it still preserves the ancient …
Church of San Bernardino
This small stone church rises in all its sober harmony among the buildings on the main street of the village of Asciano, which surround it from …
Church of St Francis
La chiesa un tempo era completamente ricoperta di affreschi, oggi visibili grazie ai restauri effettuati negli anni ’80. Nel Museo Civico Archeologico e d’Arte Sacra Palazzo Corboli …
Church of St. Augustine
Built in the 13th century, and enlarged several times over time, the church of St Augustine had a convent, dedicated to St Michael.
Mount Oliveto Maggiore
This splendid abbey was founded in 1319 by three Sienese nobles who decided to abandon luxuries and riches to retire in solitude and live according to the Benedictine rule. Bernardo …
Parish Church of Sant’Ippolito
This is the oldest church in the village of Asciano, as it is mentioned in a precious and rare document from the Longobard period, dated 714 AD, although some …
Basilica of St Agatha
With its Romanesque-Gothic architecture, this white church is known from documents dating back to 1029 and 1040, when it replaced the parish church of Sant’Ippolito. Inside, in fact, it still preserves the ancient …
Church of San Bernardino
This small stone church rises in all its sober harmony among the buildings on the main street of the village of Asciano, which surround it from …
Church of St Francis
La chiesa un tempo era completamente ricoperta di affreschi, oggi visibili grazie ai restauri effettuati negli anni ’80. Nel Museo Civico Archeologico e d’Arte Sacra Palazzo Corboli …
Church of St. Augustine
Built in the 13th century, and enlarged several times over time, the church of St Augustine had a convent, dedicated to St Michael.
Mount Oliveto Maggiore
This splendid abbey was founded in 1319 by three Sienese nobles who decided to abandon luxuries and riches to retire in solitude and live according to the Benedictine rule. Bernardo …
Parish Church of Sant’Ippolito
This is the oldest church in the village of Asciano, as it is mentioned in a precious and rare document from the Longobard period, dated 714 AD, although some …
Monuments & history
