Sovicille
Sovicille An evocative landscape rich in historical memories From afar Sovicille looks like a small island immersed in the green woods and hills of Tuscany. Sovicille is located about 10 km from Siena and with its 14,376 hectares is one of the largest...
Rosia
Rosia Between legend and modernity Rosia is a fraction of the municipality of Sovicille and owes its name to the homonymous stream that flows nearby. When we think of this place we cannot fail to mention the Hermitage of Santa Lucia and the Ponte della Pia. The...
Torri
Torri A village with a medieval appearance Entering the ancient village of Torri, one is surprised by the medieval atmosphere that reigns there and by the suggestive corners of the small squares and courtyards. The village is a hamlet of the municipality of...
San Galgano Abbey
San Galgano Abbey The remains of one of Tuscany's most important monasteries. The site includes two different attractions: the large Abbey with a huge roofless church and the hermitage of Monte Siepi where, according to legend, St Galgano retired as a hermit. At...
Monticiano
Monticiano A medieval village with two rivers and two natural reservesAmong the beautiful hills of Terre di Siena is Monticiano with all its authenticity. Its territory is crossed by the Merse and Farma rivers which give life to two magnificent natural reserves,...
Piazza del Campo and surroundings
Piazza del Campo and surroundings Perhaps the most evocative medieval urban environment in ItalyPiazza del Campo Between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries the city of Siena felt the need to organise a public space of representation for civil power, establishing...
The Cathedral of Siena
The Cathedral of Siena The Cathedral of Siena dedicated to Santa Maria AssuntaThe Cathedral A wonderful expression of Romanesque-Gothic art, the Cathedral of the Assumption raises its luminous and extremely rich envelope on a platform with steps. Traditionally, the...
Fresh pasta also take-away
Fresh pasta also take-away News 2020 Fresh pasta to take away too! Are you looking for a good fresh pasta to taste directly at home? Call and order the type and quantity of pasta you prefer. We at Villa di Sotto prepare it every day for our restaurant, but we also...
The myth of Siena
The myth of Siena The creation of the myth of Siena and the PalioThe common image we have of Siena is that of a precious Gothic casket, coherent and organic, characterized by the typical brick facades, ogival arches and paintings with a gold background. The creation...
The constitution of the city
The constitution of the city Between myth and truthThe best known myth about the origins of Siena dates back to Roman times when, according to legend, the young Senio, son of Remo, together with his brother Ascanio, settled here and founded a castle to escape the...