• WHERE TO STAY

  Agritourism

  A traditional holiday and waiting to be discovered ..

  Rooms

  On holiday like at home ..

  Hotels

  All the comforts of the best hotels ..

  Bed & Breakfast

  Simplicity, authenticity and human contact ..

  Residences

  For those seeking a holiday in peace and quiet without renouncing the comforts ..

  Tourist packages

  The best offerts for your dream holiday

• WHERE TO EAT

  Restaurants

  Eating the real traditional Tuscan cuisine

  Pizzas

  An informal dinner in front of a delicious dish

  Cafe

  A real cup of italian cappuccino..

  Pub & Wine Bar

  Spend an evening with joy

• TO VISIT

  Place

  Visit the traditional villages of our area

  Museums

  the history of our land

  Palaces and Monuments

  Memories from the past

  Churches and Monasteries

  The places of faith and the cultural interest

  Fountains

  The decor of our squares..

  Squares

  The meeting place of our cities..

  Landscapes

  The scenery of the Tuscan countryside

  Old Town

  Glimpses of the past of our cities

  Castles

  Scenarios of battles and noble residences

  Archaeological Sites

  Traces of ancient civilizations

• SPARE TIME

  Spa & Wellness

  For a relaxing day

  Cinemas

  Rejoice with a film

  Theaters

  To relive a comedy

  Events

  How to dig into the local traditions

• ART AND HISTORY

  Local Associations

  Keep alive the passions of local

  Our Artists

  Artists who have left their mark in our area

• ROUTES AND TOURS

  Trekking

  A pleasant walk

  Bike tours

  New tracks on your bike

  Horse tours

  In contact with nature

  Treno natura

  Reliving the past

  Car & Moto Tours

  Discover a pleasing landscape

  Motorhome

  Mbk & Enduro Tours

  A journey through the white roads

  Thematic Tours

  Travelling to know

• SHOPPING AND SERVICES

  Folklore and Traditional Markets

  Living the place and traditions

  Fiere e mercati

  Bought local products

  Security services

  Staying safe

  Health services

  To be always well

  Tourist services

  The information for travelers

> Home > What to visit > Old Town

Abbadia San Salvatore

OLD TOWN

The town of Abbadia is the nearest to the summit of Mount Amiata , it is now one of the most famous tourist centers in the area. “Nature formed a small valley, surrounded by harsh cliffs. The ancients built a village , well defended by a moat full of flowing water”. Thus, the place is described in “ The commentaries of Pius II”. If you arrive by the Cassia Road, the first impression of Abbadia is that of a modern village, characterized by wide avenues with trees. Things change when you enter the medieval center located immediately under the impressive Cathedral, one of the most important places in Tuscan medieval history. The ancient village surrounded by walls is formed by three main roads, that are more or less parallel. Here you can find the church of the Holy Cross ( originally dated 1221, but rebuilt after a fire in 1800)and the church of Sant’Angelo (dated 1313, but now a private home). The Mayor’s Palace, the People’s Palace, and other medieval buildings that make up most of the center of the village are also quite interesting. Part of the village outside the first row of walls, maintains a partially ancient look. Here you can visit the ancient church of Saint Leonard dated XIII century.

© 2008-2010 Paesaggi Culturali Termali e Siti Unesco - Piazza Italia, 67 - 53042 Chianciano Terme (SI)
All texts and images are available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.