Asciano

Asciano is the ideal place to start from to reach l’Abbazia di Monteoliveto Maggiore (XIV cent.), the most important Sienese monastery founded by Bernardo Tolomei. In a magnificent position, between forests and cliff sides, it is noted for its frescoes from the first Renaissance. From Asciano there are amazing roads: the historical Lauretana wich leads towards Siena, the Via di Rapolano and the splendid white road of Monte Sante Marie.