location
WHERE to find us
Strada degli Stagni 58
53026 Pienza (Siena), Italia
GPS Coordinates:
43°05'05.52''N 11°41'59.55''E
Poggio ai Gelsi is located in southern Tuscany, between the hills of Val d'Orcia about 100 km from Florence and 60 km from Siena.
MOTORWAY:
- 20 km from "Valdichiana - Bettolle - Sinalunga" exit
- 25 km from "Chiusi - Chianciano terme" exit
AIRPORTS:
- 125 km from Florence Airport
- 190 km from Pisa Airport
- 220 km from Rome Airport
getting around
Poggio ai Gelsi is an ideal base to explore this fascinating region, heritage of art, culture and nature.
Nearby there are many picturesque villages such as Montepulciano, Montalcino and San Quirico d'Orcia to name only a few.
The property also enjoys a beautiful view over Pienza and Monticchiello, easily reached on foot.
art and culture
Val d'Orcia is crossed by the Via Francigena, an ancient road link for pilgrims between Canterbury and Rome.
The Medieval and Renaissance era are perfectly represented by the towns and villages of the valley.
Among these Pienza is considered the ideal city of the Renaissance and in 1996 was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The discovery of these ancient urban settlements allows to dive into a fascinating and suggestive past.
food and wine
Val d'Orcia is universally recognized for its wine and food culture.
LAND OF GREAT WINES
By visiting the wine farms or the typical wineries in the streets of Montepulciano and Montalcino you can taste and buy great variety of wines.
TRADITIONAL FOOD
To allow you to taste the typical dishes of the area and to learn about the true flavours of the Tuscany there are nearby countless restaurants.
TYPICAL PRODUCTS
Small shops, in the streets of the villages, offer the opportunity to discover unique products of the area like the cheese “Pecorino” of Pienza, the noodles “Pici”, the sliced Cinta Senese, the extra virgin olive oil and many more.
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RELAX
Val d'Orcia offers a large number of thermal springs.
Bagno Vignoni and Bagni San Filippo, a short drive away, have both private or free spa surrounded by nature.
TREKKING - MOUNTAIN BIKE - HORSE RIDING
The surrounding nature invites you to go for
walks, mountain biking or horse riding.