- 30 min
- Art
- History
One of the last furnaces
In the heart of Asciano, in the district popularly known as “Il Cocciao “il Cocciaio” (the Pottery) , next to the natal home of the famous sculptor Luigi Magi, the remains of the last ceramics furnaces, active in the XIXth century, are preserved
- 30 min
- Monuments
- History
Il Ponte del Garbo di Asciano
Situated outside the gates of Asciano, the bridge on the Ombrone River stimulates our interest both for its impressive architecture that for its particular name.
- 30 min
- Monuments
- History
Torre e fonte della Mencia
Thanks to the inscriptions engraved in a few bricks of the tower, we know that its construction dates back to 1537.
- 30 min
- Monuments
- History
“Donato di Becco”
This garden situated next to Asciano’s ancient walls, has been named after one of the most noble figures of Asciano: the notary Donato di Becco.
- 30 min
- Monuments
- History
Porta Senese
The gate that welcomes the wayfarer coming from Siena, is the only one that still exists in Asciano’s defensive circuit.
- 30 min
- Monuments
- History
Palazzo del Podestà
The ancient Grain square, once known as Trade Square, still hosts the 1400s candid, fountain financed by the Sienese Republic for the township of Asciano.
- 30 min
- Monumenti
- Storia
Piazza del Grano (Grain Square) and Podesta’ Palace
In 1470, the Republic of Siena financed the realization of this candid fountain, located in the ancient square known as “Market Square” since it was here that the rich markets took place.
- 1 h
- Nature
- History
A World of Water
During the Middle Ages Asciano was considered “Siena’s Granary”, due to the generosity of its countryside that offers all the characteristics needed to grow the best grain, and the activity of its 12 mills that enfolded the village.
- 30 min
- Monumentis
- Culture
Scuderie del Granduca
This ancient structure, situated near the Sienese Gate and at the end of the main street in town, represents the sober richness that Asciano experienced in the 1800s.
- 30 min
- Monuments
- History
The Walls of Asciano
The ancient walls that enfolded the village of Asciano are still in part preserved and quite visible especially in the area around Donato di Becco Garden. Built in late Medieval Ages,some of the surviving towers are quite impressive and they seem to reach the sky, whereas the walls, in part, watch over the dwellings of the historical center.
- Free
- 30 min
- Art
- History
Roman Mosaic
It may seem strange, but in Asciano, one goes to the Pharmacy also for Culture.
- 30 min
- Culture
- History
Ancient Pharmacy in Asciano
Founded in1975 with the name “In honour of Saint Agatha” by the Francini Naldi family, this ancient pharmacy that has preserved itself almost entirely, can still be visited by entering the new “De Munari Pharmacy” owned by the descendants of the first owner Francesco Francini Naldi.