The Crete Senesi presents the most iconic and beautiful of Tuscan landscapes, those that one sees on postcards and in travel guides. These are the rolling hills, the hilltop towns made of stone, the long and lonely country roads lined by proud and tall cypress trees, the golden fields of hay, and the broiling fog sweeping over it all in the mornings, only to clear away and reveal infinite vistas across the whole thing by afternoon. These are the images of Tuscany that have captured the minds and hearts of so many over the centuries and continue to do so. If you have found a vacation rental in Tuscany, no matter where you are staying, in the countryside or a city, you should make sure to hop in a car, venture out into that landscape and take the magic perfection of it in for yourself.
Among the towns and villages in the Crete Senesi, the landscape in and around Asciano is among the finest and it is considered the main town, at the centre of this region. The town itself is small, with a pretty little historic centre that is partially encircled by old stone walls from the Middle Ages. Yet, despite its relatively small size, Asciano has a lot to offer by way of things to see and do. Find a vacation rental in Asciano and take note of these five examples of things you can do in and around the town...
1. Wander And Take in the Architecture
Asciano is an architectural gem and simply wandering around its historic centre is rewarding in its own right. It is home to some wonderful little buildings, including religious buildings such as the simple little grey church of Santa'Agata, which is filled with works of art and frescoes, as well as the Churches of Sant’Agostino, San Bernardino, and San Francesco. There are also plenty of lovely palaces such as Palazzo del Podestà and the especially gorgeous Palazzo Corboli, which is home to the Civic Archaeological and Sacred Art Museum.
For the other four entries in this list, just head to the second half of this article and get planning your trip to Tuscany...
1. Wander And Take in the Architecture
Asciano is an architectural gem and simply wandering around its historic centre is rewarding in its own right. It is home to some wonderful little buildings, including religious buildings such as the simple little grey church of Santa'Agata, which is filled with works of art and frescoes, as well as the Churches of Sant’Agostino, San Bernardino, and San Francesco. There are also plenty of lovely palaces such as Palazzo del Podestà and the especially gorgeous Palazzo Corboli, which is home to the Civic Archaeological and Sacred Art Museum.
For the other four entries in this list, just head to the second half of this article and get planning your trip to Tuscany...
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