- Free
- 1 Hour
- Art
- History
Chiesa di Sant’Agostino
Built in the XIIIth century and enlarged many times throughout the years, the church of Saint Agostino had also a monastery dedicated to Saint Michael.
- Free
- 2 Hours
- Art
- History
Basilica di Sant’Agata
This Romanesque-Gothic candid church has been known since 1029 and 1040 as recorded in documents of the time, when it substituted the parish church of Saint Ippolito. As a matter of fact, the old baptisimal font from the old parish church is still preserved inside.
- Free
- 1 Hour
- Art
- History
Pieve di Sant’Ippolito
It’s the most ancient church in Asciano, as cited in a precious and rare document from Longobard times, dated 714A.D. although there’s evidence that makes us believe that this place had been frequented since Roman times.
- Free
- 1 Hour
- Art
- History
Chiesa di San Francesco
The monastery of Saint Francis and the annexed church dedicated to St. Lawrence were built in the XIIIth century, probably on top of the ancient castle of Asciano.
- Free
- 30 min
- Art
- History
Cappella di San Sebastiano
This chapel situated along Via Lauretana, just outside the town, is dedicated to Saint Sebastian, a very popular saint, known as “wonder worker”, since as Saint Rocco, he was known as being able to expel the black plague.
- Free
- 30 min
- Art
- Culture
Church of Saint Joseph
The small church of Saint Joseph, located along the Lauretana Road, just outside the historical centre, built around 1676, hides an enigma not yet solved:
- Free
- 3 hours
- Art
- Culture
Monte Oliveto Maggiore
This magnificent abbey was founded in 1319 by three Sienese noblemen, that had decided to abandon luxury and wealth to retreat in solitude and live according the Benedictine rule.
- 30 min
- Art
- History
Chiesa di San Bernardino
This small stone church stands in all its sober harmony among the buildings of the village of Asciano, that encircle it on both sides.It’s been nown since the XIVth century when it was part of the now lost Hospitale S. Iohannis de Sciano, that stood next to it, and was partially demolished in1868 to construct the present Garibaldi Square.
- 5 € full-price / 3 € reduced
- 45 min.
- Art
- Culture
Sienese painting of the nineteenth century
Dedicated to Amos Cassioli, painter from Asciano e al figlio Giuseppe, and to his son Giuseppe, this Museum is unique in its genre:
- 5 € full-price / 3 € reduced
- 2 hours
- Art
- Culture
A Treasure Chest of authentic Beauty
The Daily Telegraph has defined Palazzo Corboli as one of the most beautiful among small museums.
