Abbadia San Salvatore is a stunning commune in the province of Siena, situated in the Monte Amiata area. It’s a very popular summer and winter resort due to the many tourist attractions in the area and the skiing opportunities when snow falls heavily on the mountains. Its main economy was local metal mining in the area, namely mercury ore.
Stay in a pretty villa rental in Radicofani, only eight kilometres from Abbadia San Salvatore and explore your stunning surroundings for a few days!
Stay in a pretty villa rental in Radicofani, only eight kilometres from Abbadia San Salvatore and explore your stunning surroundings for a few days!
The town was named after the Abbey of San Salvatore built here. This is one of the oldest monasteries in Tuscany and was a very important beacon along the nearby pilgrim path of Via Francigena which leads all the way to Rome.
Surrounded by chestnuts woods and rolling hills, Abbadia San Salvatore is a truly beautiful place to visit! It’s close to other charming towns like Santa Fiora, Piancastagnaio and Radicofani.
When in the town be sure to visit the stunning Palazzo del Podestà which dates back to the 15th century and the charming little church of Santa Croce.
While you’re here why not visit the majestic Monte Amiata, the second tallest volcano in Italy after Mount Etna in Sicily. It divides Val d’Orcia from the Maremma district in southern Tuscany. No need to worry about a sudden explosion as its last eruption took place over 180,000 years ago!
Surrounded by chestnuts woods and rolling hills, Abbadia San Salvatore is a truly beautiful place to visit! It’s close to other charming towns like Santa Fiora, Piancastagnaio and Radicofani.
When in the town be sure to visit the stunning Palazzo del Podestà which dates back to the 15th century and the charming little church of Santa Croce.
While you’re here why not visit the majestic Monte Amiata, the second tallest volcano in Italy after Mount Etna in Sicily. It divides Val d’Orcia from the Maremma district in southern Tuscany. No need to worry about a sudden explosion as its last eruption took place over 180,000 years ago!
But many thermal spring towns have sprung up in the vicinity thanks to the heat activity still going on beneath the surface. Treat yourself to a trip to one of these spa towns like Bagno Vignoni and San Casciano dei Bagni.
Nature lovers would enjoy a visit to Parco Faunistico close to Monte Amiata which leads toruists through winding paths of natural learning, detailing the flora, fauna and history of this picturesque part of Tuscany. The gateway to this natural paradise is the town of Arcidosso.
Include Abbadia San Salvatore in your next touring itinerary of Tuscany and prepare to enjoy every minute of it!
Nature lovers would enjoy a visit to Parco Faunistico close to Monte Amiata which leads toruists through winding paths of natural learning, detailing the flora, fauna and history of this picturesque part of Tuscany. The gateway to this natural paradise is the town of Arcidosso.
Include Abbadia San Salvatore in your next touring itinerary of Tuscany and prepare to enjoy every minute of it!
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picture 3: Zyance / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 3: Zyance / CC BY-SA 3.0
