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Get ready for an experience that will stay in your heart—this is the magic of the Crete Senesi!

A breathtaking landscape that, in every season and at every hour of the day, reveals ever-changing and unexpected views along the gentle curves of its rolling hills.

In this corner of paradise, rich in culture, natural beauty, and centuries of history, explore the endless wonders that make Asciano a truly unique destination—one that will amaze you!

Discover the many churches, fountains, and other stunning landmarks scattered throughout the Asciano area. Don’t miss the two treasures of art and history: the Palazzo Corboli Museum and the Cassioli Museum!

Art & Culture
Autoritratto di Amos Cassioli

Bust of Amos Cassioli

The sculpture was installed in 1920 and represents a heartfelt and personal tribute: it was created by Amos Cassioli’s son, Giuseppe Cassioli, himself a renowned artist, who wished to honor his father’s memory.

The bust, set atop a marble pedestal, stands out for its expressive intensity and refined execution—qualities that reflect not only Giuseppe’s sculptural skill but also the deep emotional bond with his father.

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Church of Saint Hippolytus

In the heart of the enchanting Crete Senesi, stands the ancient Pieve of Sant’Ippolito in Asciano, a gem steeped in a millennia-old history and deep spirituality.

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The Site Transitoire

Created in 1993 by the artist Jean-Paul Philippe, the Site Transitoire is composed of various elements in dialogue with each other and nature.

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Autoritratto di Amos Cassioli

Bust of Amos Cassioli

The sculpture was installed in 1920 and represents a heartfelt and personal tribute: it was created by Amos Cassioli’s son, Giuseppe Cassioli, himself a renowned artist, who wished to honor his father’s memory.

The bust, set atop a marble pedestal, stands out for its expressive intensity and refined execution—qualities that reflect not only Giuseppe’s sculptural skill but also the deep emotional bond with his father.

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Church of Saint Hippolytus

In the heart of the enchanting Crete Senesi, stands the ancient Pieve of Sant’Ippolito in Asciano, a gem steeped in a millennia-old history and deep spirituality.

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The Site Transitoire

Created in 1993 by the artist Jean-Paul Philippe, the Site Transitoire is composed of various elements in dialogue with each other and nature.

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Monuments & history

Ancient Pharmacy

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.

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Cartolina storica che mostra la Caserma dei Carabinieri-ex Casa del Fascio

Carabinieri barracks-Former Casa del Fascio

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.

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Donato di Becco Garden

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.

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Ex convento di S. Agostino

Former Convent of Saint Augustine

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

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Former washhouses and fountains

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.

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Grand Duke’s Stables

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.

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Cartolina storica raffigurante l'antica porta

Massini gate

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.

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Monumento ai caduti

Monument to the fallen

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.

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Foto storica dell'ex pretura e carceri

Old courthouse and jail

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.

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Oratorio del Sacro Chiodo

Oratory of Holy Nail

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.

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Stemma raffigurante la fontana

Pianella fountain

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.

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Roman Mosaic

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

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Senese Gate

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.

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Cartolina storica con immagine del Silo

Silo

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”.

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Palazzo Spannocchi

Spannocchi Palace

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.

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The Ancient Walls

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…

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The Garbo bridge

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.

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The Old Kiln

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.

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The old mills

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

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Foto storica del Palazzo

The Palace

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.

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Stemma di Palazzo Tolomei

Tolomei Palace

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

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Ancient Pharmacy

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.

Read more
Cartolina storica che mostra la Caserma dei Carabinieri-ex Casa del Fascio

Carabinieri barracks-Former Casa del Fascio

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.

Read more

Donato di Becco Garden

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.

Read more
Ex convento di S. Agostino

Former Convent of Saint Augustine

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

Read more

Former washhouses and fountains

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.

Read more

Grand Duke’s Stables

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.

Read more
Cartolina storica raffigurante l'antica porta

Massini gate

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.

Read more
Monumento ai caduti

Monument to the fallen

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.

Read more
Foto storica dell'ex pretura e carceri

Old courthouse and jail

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.

Read more
Oratorio del Sacro Chiodo

Oratory of Holy Nail

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.

Read more
Stemma raffigurante la fontana

Pianella fountain

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.

Read more

Roman Mosaic

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

Read more

Senese Gate

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.

Read more
Cartolina storica con immagine del Silo

Silo

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”.

Read more
Palazzo Spannocchi

Spannocchi Palace

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.

Read more

The Ancient Walls

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…

Read more

The Garbo bridge

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.

Read more

The Old Kiln

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.

Read more

The old mills

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

Read more
Foto storica del Palazzo

The Palace

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.

Read more
Stemma di Palazzo Tolomei

Tolomei Palace

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

Read more
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