Places of interest

The B&B Palazzo a Merse is only 10 km far from Siena in the municipality of Sovicille that, together with Chiusdino, Monticiano and Murlo, form the Merse,Valley where stands the magnificent cathedral in the open air of St. Galgano and its legend of the Sword in the Stone.

About 2 km far from us there is Orgia where you could find a nice restaurant, “Cateni” www.dalcateniaorgia.it; at 4 km far, in Loc Brenna, there is a pizza restaurant “Vecchio Tinaio”. At 5km far from us in Rosia you will find the restaurant “Le Logge” and all the necessary services: Supermarket, Pharmacy, Bank, Petrol, Bus.

SIENA (10 Km)

The city of the Palio, which takes place twice a year on July 2 and August 16 in the beautiful Piazza del Campo, where stands the Torre del Mangia. The Cathedral, the Town Hall, the Museum of Santa Maria della Scala each year attract visitors from around the world. www.terresiena.it.

SAN GIMIGNANO

Medieval city, famous for its towers dominating the Elsa Valley and the vineyards of Vernaccia, the most famous white wine of Tuscany. www.sangimignano.com

CHIANTI

Area famous for the production of Chianti Classico, for its wineries where you can enjoy good wine, its landscape and the many castles and ancient villages.

PIENZA E LA VAL D’ORCIA 55 Km

Pienza and the Val d’Orcia, both included in the list of World Heritage (UNESCO), a unique landescape, as unique is the flavor of cheese of Pienza. www.valdorcia.it

MONTALCINO 45 Km

Medieval village built on a hill 564 m above sea level, which dominates the whole park of the Orcia Valley and is surrounded by beautiful vineyards where the famous Brunello wine is produced. www.prolocomontalcino.it