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.