Discover Authentic Tuscany
“Past Siena, past the bridge of Arbia is she, land of light that always, even far away, inseparably accompanies me.” Mario Luzi
Crete Senesi Life Park
That Tuscany that you have admired thousands of times in pictures and postcards has remained absolutely intact and authentic.
Museo Palazzo Corboli
‘Among the small museums of Italy, Palazzo Corboli is one of the most beautiful’ as the Daily Telegraph described it.
Museo Cassioli
‘A unique small museum. The world of the Sienese Academy of Fine Arts and 19th century painting’.
Participate in upcoming Events
Farmers’ Festival & Ribollita Festival
October 9, 10 and 11 – Three days of events in the heart of the Crete Senesi, featuring a farmers’ market, traditional crafts and trades, walks and excursions, guided tours, children’s workshops, shows, live music, and local traditions.
L’Eroica
October 3 – The Eroica cycling event passes through Asciano, winding its way through some of the most iconic landscapes of the Crete Senesi. Here, cyclists will face the legendary climb of Monte Sante Marie, where the real challenge is to conquer it on the pedals!
Settembre Ascianese
5–27 September: Join us in the heart of the Crete Senesi for a series of traditional events and experiences waiting to be discovered. Festivals, culture, music, good food, conviviality and plenty of fun await you!
“Azzurra Lorenzoni” Band Festival
September 20 and 27 – Asciano once again speaks the language of music with the 33rd edition of the “Azzurra Lorenzoni” Band Festival. Two Sundays, two different events, united by the same passion for music and the world of bands.
Farmers’ Festival & Ribollita Festival
October 9, 10 and 11 – Three days of events in the heart of the Crete Senesi, featuring a farmers’ market, traditional crafts and trades,
L’Eroica
October 3 – The Eroica cycling event passes through Asciano, winding its way through some of the most iconic landscapes of the Crete Senesi. Here,
Settembre Ascianese
5–27 September: Join us in the heart of the Crete Senesi for a series of traditional events and experiences waiting to be discovered. Festivals, culture,
“Azzurra Lorenzoni” Band Festival
September 20 and 27 – Asciano once again speaks the language of music with the 33rd edition of the “Azzurra Lorenzoni” Band Festival. Two Sundays,
Explore the wonders of Tuscany
These paths intertwine with other major routes: the Via Lauretana, L’Eroica and the Nova Eroica, Strade Bianche.
A new app to explore the secrets of Crete Senesi
Discover the new app dedicated to exploring the beauty of Asciano! Let the thematic routes guide you with an audio tour and experience the Crete Senesi through augmented reality.
Need more information?
To receive any tourist information about our territory, visit us at the Asciano Tourist Office, located inside the medieval Palazzo Corboli, along the Borgo’s main street.
They say about us...
The Crete Senesi are the most authentic Tuscany. The place of welcome and hospitality. You will encounter magical places and many people willing to reveal the secret of this magic to you. Experience the Crete Senesi. Tell us about your experience on TripAdvisor.
“These magnificent hilly landscapes represent the true essence of Tuscany. Breathtaking panoramas! Authentic natural masterpieces that only we have in Italy! Luckily there are occasional rest areas where you can take photos.”
Gabriele N.
Tripadvisor
“As soon as we leave Siena and the ring roads, we encounter a unique spectacle that we instantly fall in love with: gentle hills interrupted by erosive phenomena such as the biancane, hills on which there are marvellous farmhouses most often bordered by cypress trees that give life to wide and evocative views.”
Francesca T.
Tripadvisor
