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Buonconvento, Porta Senese [1]
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The most beautiful villages of Tuscany | Buonconvento
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Buonconvento is a comune or municipality in the Province of Siena, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) south of Florence and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Siena in the area known as the Crete Senesi.
History
Buonconvento (from the Latin bonus conventus, "happy place") is mentioned for the first time in 1100. In 1313 the German emperor Henry VII died here.
It was surrounded by a line of walls starting from 1371, carried on by the Republic of Siena to which it belonged until 1559, when it became part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. It was annexed to Italy in 1861.
Main sights
The local museum of art houses works by Duccio di Buoninsegna, Pietro Lorenzetti, Andrea di Bartolo, Matteo di Giovanni and other Tuscan painters, taken from local churches. The church of Santi Pietro e Paolo has a Madonna Enthroned with Child (c. 1450) by Matteo di Giovanni and a fresco of the early-15th century Sienese school. The fortified pieve of Sant'Innocenza a Piana dates from the 13th-14th centuries. Most of Buonconvento's frazioni house medieval or Renaissance castles.
The church of St. Lawrence, in Bibbiano, has a cyborium by Ventura Salimbeni.
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Suggestive images of Buonconvento [2]
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Porta Senese
Buonconvento is almost completely surrounded by walls. The construction of the walls and the nine watch towers and two gates started in 1371. Seven towers still remain today. The Porta Romana on the southerns side of Buonconvento was destroyed in 1944 by the retreating Germans. The Porta Senese with its heavy wooden doors and iron fittings is still standing on the northern side of the historical center and is now perpetually open.
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Trekking in Toscana | Via Francigena in Toscana
The first itinerary starts in Siena, on the Piazza del Campo (or in the garden Orto di'Pecci), and leads to Ponte d'Arbia. In Ponte d'Arbia there is a possible connection with public transport (Buonconvento Stazione).
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The second itinerary starts in Buonconvento, near the Ponte d'Arbia, and leads to San Quirico d'Orcia, in the heart of the Val d'Orcia.
Siena - Ponte d'Arbia - Buonconvento | Via Francigena | 26 km - 5 km
Buonconvento - San-Quirico-d'Orcia | Via Francigena | 17 km
Trekking in The crete senesi
Buonconvento - Abbazia Monte Oliveto Maggiore | 11.60 km
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Montalcino - Buonconvento - Via Francigena Toscana, Montalcino, in Siena province, Tuscany |
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The inflow of the Sorra (left) into the Arbia (right) in Ponte d'Arbia, south of the bridge
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Ponte d'Arbia
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Panorama of Buonconvento, Province of Siena
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Crete Senesi presso Asciano
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Castello di Bibbiano, Bibbiano
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Walking from Montalcino to Buonconvento
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Chiesa di Sant'Innocenzo a Piana (Pieve di Piana), a ovest di Buonconvento
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Nestled amidst the picturesque vine-covered hills and olive groves of the enchanting southernTuscan countryside, the holiday villa near Montalcino, a charming gem of rustic elegance, welcomes weary travelers with its centuries-old stone façade, ivy-clad walls, and terracotta roof tiles, offering an idyllic retreat where the old world charm of the region harmoniously mingles with modern comforts, as guests step inside to discover a spacious interior adorned with exposed wooden beams, terracotta-tiled floors, and tasteful décor that exudes a sense of timeless sophistication, while large windows frame panoramic vistas of rolling vineyards and Maremma macchiato, providing a backdrop that encapsulates the essence of Tuscany. And as the sun sets over the horizon, the villa's sprawling garden, replete with oleander, fragrant lavender, and a tranquil swimming pool, transforms into a magical oasis where evenings are spent savoring locally-sourced wine and savoring the rich flavors of Tuscan cuisine under the canopy of stars, making it a truly unforgettable destination for those seeking an authentic and indulgent Tuscan experience.
Hidden secrets in Tuscany | Holiday houses Podere Santa Pia | Podere Santa Pia
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The pool, an azure jewel nestled amidst the verdant Tuscan hills, beckoned with its shimmering waters, a siren's call to cool serenity. It was a liquid oasis, where the reflections of swaying cypress trees and fluttering butterflies merged into a dance of light and shadow.
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Early morning light at the private swimming pool at Podere Santa Pia
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A bigger splash in swimming pool at Podere Santa Pia, southern Tuscany
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A beautiful early evening by the pool, a natural jewel nestled amidst the verdant Tuscan hills
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Pools in a natural area, a dive into the heart of Tuscany
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A beautiful spring morning by the pool, a natural jewel nestled amidst the verdant Tuscan hill
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The night pool at Podere Santa Pia exudes a hypnotic sense of purity
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Panoramic view from Santa Pia on the Tuscan Maremma, seen from Santa Pia
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Podere Santa Pia is located in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma
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Vakantiehuis Podere Santa Pia, in de Toscaanse Maremma (Castiglioncello Bandini), ochtendnevel
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[1] Photo by Liga Due, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.
[2] Photo by dvdbramhall, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic icense.
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Questo articolo è basato parzialmente sull'articolo Buonconvento dell' enciclopedia Wikipedia ed è rilasciato sotto i termini della GNU Free Documentation License. |
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