In the heart of Asciano, since the late 18th century, this pharmacy, founded in 1795 under the name “All’insegna di Sant’Agata” by the Francini Naldi family, stands as a silent witness to past eras. Carefully preserved with love and precision, this pharmacy remains an enchanted corner where time seems to have stood still.

The building was originally designed as Casa del Fascio, as part of the urban plan promoted by the podestà Gino Tesi in 1934. The inauguration took place on November 27, 1938, in the presence of the fascist leader Achille Starace, as documented by municipal records and historical photographs. The town was decorated with drapes, flags, and banners, and the ceremony included parades and public speeches at the nearby “G. Marconi” stadium.

The notary Donato di Becco was born around 1280. He lived in a time overshadowed by the dark specter of the plague. Despite the terror the epidemic spread, Donato did not hesitate to stand by the afflicted, offering his professional skills and his heart to draft the last wills of those nearing death.

The construction of the convent began in the 14th century and was made possible thanks to a generous donation by Bacco del Priore, a nobleman from Siena, who in 1332 left several nearby buildings to the friars—structures that were later incorporated into the new complex

Inaugurated on April 17, 1871, the whashhouses were built to provide a public and hygienic place for washing clothes at a time when many homes, especially in the poorer neighborhoods, lacked running water.

A Welcoming Square with its 15th-Century Fountain: The Heart of the Medieval Settlement of Asciano!

Built in the second half of the 19th century at the behest of Cavaliere Carlo Bianchi Bandinelli, the stables were part of a large estate that included the nearby family palace and other agricultural outbuildings, such as the cellar below.

Constructed also with materials salvaged from the dismantling of part of the ancient city walls, the building impresses with its unexpected elegance: inside, travertine columns and brick arches create a harmonious and timeless space, originally designed to shelter horses but crafted with a rare architectural taste for a service building.

The original structure was severely damaged during World War II, and today only a few masonry elements remain: the right jamb, a springing corbel, and part of the arch ring, with well-cut travertine blocks still bearing visible marks from traditional stonecutting tools, such as the toothed chisel and ribbon chisel.

The War Memorial of Asciano, dedicated to the memory of fellow citizens who fell during the First World War, is the result of a deep civic and collective commitment. Immediately following the end of the conflict on November 4, 1918, the municipal council publicly expressed its intention to honor the fallen and celebrated the Italian victory with a patriotic manifesto addressed to the citizens.

An Etruscan necropolis, in use from the late 5th to the 1st century BC, the final resting place of the Hepni family.

In the heart of Asciano, overlooking Piazza Garibaldi and facing the Town Hall, stands an imposing 19th-century building that once housed the District Court and Mandamental Prisons, a tangible testament to the village’s long judicial tradition.

the Oratory of the Holy Nail is located next to the ancient cemetery of the Basilica of Sant Agathe, inside a fortified tower converted into a religious building in the 17th century. It is a suggestive and secluded place, rich in spirituality and collective memory.

The oratory once housed Asciano’s first Museum of Sacred Art, and today, with its statue of the Madonna of Loreto, it serves as a home for pilgrims.

In this flat area of the town—formerly called the “Piana” or “Pianella”—the so-called “fontana della Pieve” already existed in the 15th century, documented in municipal records dated 1471 and 1482.

The fountain’s original appearance, recorded in a 1653 drawing and an 1842 inventory, featured a circular basin with a central column, a common design of the period that served to collect and distribute water. The current configuration results from a 19th-century renovation designed by the municipal engineer Lorenzo Pini, and it preserves the fountain’s public function and historical memory.

In Piazza del Grano, opposite the fifteenth-century fountain, the Palazzo del Podestà stands majestically.

A magnificent polychrome mosaic from the 4th century AD, located in the heart of Asciano’s historic center.

The gate that welcomes travelers coming from Siena along the Lauretana road is the only surviving one of the defensive circuit that once protected Asciano.
It is known as “Porta del Bianchi” or “de’ Bianchi,” named after the nearby estates of this historic family.

The Silo, promoted by the Agricultural Consortium of Siena and Grosseto, was an advanced structure for its time, capable of sieving, sorting, and storing large quantities of grain. Its massive size, which still makes it the tallest building in Asciano, has earned it the nickname “skyscraper”.

Located in the Prato suburb, just outside the town walls, Palazzo Spannocchi is one of the most fascinating historical buildings in Asciano, though it is shrouded in an air of mystery.

The ancient defensive walls that once encircled the village of Asciano are still partly preserved today, offering a glimpse into the past. The walls rise majestically…

At the entrance to Asciano, the Ponte del Garbo stands with majestic simplicity, dominating the landscape and offering a fascinating glimpse into the history and architecture of the region.

In the heart of Asciano, in the neighborhood popularly known as “il Cocciaio,” and adjacent to the birthplace of the renowned sculptor Luigi Magi, lie the remains of one of the last ceramic kilns active in the 19th century.

In medieval times, some 12 mills enveloped the town of Asciano, forming part of a complex engineering system.

Nestled in the rural landscape just outside the center of Asciano, near the  Bestina stream, stands an imposing building known as Palazzo Tolomei, often mistakenly associated with the Cacciaconti family.

Nestled on the scenic calanchi, the village of Chiusure tells the story of a tenacious and resilient people.

Located near the Basilica of Saint Agathe,  Tolomei Palace is one of the most significant historical buildings in Asciano, linked to the prominent Sienese Tolomei family

One of the most iconic symbols of Asciano. The civic tower, with its ancient clock marking time with unwavering precision, rises above the rooftops of the village.

From the dense forest, an ancient tower emerges, silently watching over the surrounding land!