San Quirico d'Orcia Landmarks

THE 10 BEST San Quirico d'Orcia Sights & Historical Landmarks

San Quirico d'Orcia Landmarks

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  • jojohsu
    Florence, Italy2 contributions
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    Beautiful scenery and pleasant hot springs. Will come back again and again. Avoid those Google recommended spots, which are disappointing. The best scenery is on the way
    Written May 18, 2023
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  • db7477
    Carlsbad, CA2,502 contributions
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    We enjoyed stopping at the chapel. The view of Pienza across the field where we parked was breathtaking. The chapel’s small and intimate and worth the walk. I confess; however, to be confused by the restaurant’s location next door… it must be relatively new and if so, it’s built too close to this iconic landmark and mars the prospect.
    Written June 24, 2023
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  • AllanJGJ
    Wellington, New Zealand3,848 contributions
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    What a hidden gem! It's surprising how few English-language reviews there are of the lovely Bagno Vignoni as you would have to be a hard man (or woman) for this attraction not to bring a smile to your face, The large spa-pool around which the tiny hamlet is focused was built by the Medici in its current form, although it must be older as St Catherine is claimed to have taken the waters here. There's little else here except a few cafes and houses and a modern spa hotel. But look at the photographs of this place and if you are anywhere near you will want to visit to perambulate around the pool and sit in the sun with a coffee and a pastry. An absolutely delightful spot. We did as part of a circle drive of Montalcino, Abbazia di Sant'Antimo and Bagno Vignoni which created a brilliant day.
    Written October 11, 2019
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  • westy54
    Sydney, Australia9,053 contributions
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    This church appeared in records dating back to the eighth century and is situated not far from the main gate into the town. The current church, built on top of the old church, is of sandstone and travertine construct dating from the 12th century with further additions made in the period since. Of interest in its exterior appearance is the Romanesque main front portal and Gothic facade dating from the 12th century and its two side portals dating from the 13th century.

    The front Romanesque portal is slightly elevated (six steps) and has an arched porch that is supported by knotted columns that are resting on lionesses. Inside the porch there are five embedded columns on each side of the portal that are topped with ornately carved arches. Directly above the portal there is a bas-relief on the architrave of two winged crocodiles facing off against each other. In the lunette created by the arches there is a sculpture of a person. Decorating the top of the porch there appear to be more heads of animals and above this a Gothic rose window.

    On the side facing the road there are a further two portals that date from the 13th century with two mullioned a a lancet window. Each of these portals has a porch. The porch on the first has a carved entablature which is supported by two caryatids who are each standing on a lion. Inside the porch it has two embedded columns and arches above the doorway. The second simply has five embedded columns on either side with five arches on top of them. Atop both porches, are a pointed roof.

    There have been several extensions and renovations to the church including the addition of a transept. The current bell tower was finished in the early part of the 19th century, replacing a previous structure.

    Internally the church has a single nave and is in the design of a Latin Cross. There have also been a number of changes and additions made to the interior of the church including being remodelled in a Baroque style in the 18th century.

    The main altar is very impressive with its marble columns and statues and there are a number of side chapels. There is also a beautiful 15th century altarpiece of the Madonna and Child with Saints attributed to Sano di Pietro along with several paintings and detached frescos.

    Well worth a look.
    Written November 1, 2022
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  • lastraniera
    Montepulciano, Italy21,135 contributions
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    One of many "iconic" Tuscan sights that you will find in this area. I was told that farmers plant trees in circles so as to trap birds making them easier to shoot but the main thing visitors have to be careful of here is leaving nothing of value in their car when they park and walk up the hill for car break-ins are known at this parking spot. But do park and walk for beyond the first circle of cipressi there is now a second, and the summit of the hill affords spectacular views south to Monte Amiata. Great walks too going the other way from the opposite side of the Via Cassia.
    Written April 17, 2023
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  • Jocelyn S
    8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Super nice gardens on a summer day. Contemporary sculptures in addition to the traditional ones, uncrowded, plenty of shade.
    Written July 29, 2023
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  • Linda B
    Scotts Valley, CA233 contributions
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    We were interested to see the 17th Century frescoes of this Chigi Palace. It's next to the church on the Piazza Chigi, and it doubles as the administration building for the entire Commune. Admission is free, but there's no one to confirm it's really the Palazzo Chigi, so you just need to climb the massive staircase to the 'first floor' (actually about 3rd, given the high vaulted ceilings) and look at the rooms with the frescoes, which are kept rather dark. I needed to use flash to take photos of the frescoes. The Palazzo has modern facilities, but no toilet seat in the women's room. Young children would probably be bored, but for someone like me who has been interested in the music preserved in the Chigi family's presentation volume, called Chigi Codex, it was interesting to see.
    Written May 8, 2016
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  • westy54
    Sydney, Australia9,053 contributions
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    This church is built of square travertine stone blocks in a rectangular shape with a small apse. The two features that stood out to me were the huge covered arched portal at the side of the church with embedded columns either side of it and the gabled belfry, which appears to have been added sometime later, which has twin bells either side of a column supporting the roof. There is a smaller portal at the rear of the church.

    The interior of the church is a single nave with a trussed timber ceiling and a very small apse. The church is fairly dark with light being provided by a series of single lancet windows.

    The altar is very modest with a wooden crucifix. There are a couple of side chapels.
    Written October 24, 2022
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  • westy54
    Sydney, Australia9,053 contributions
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    This simple church was built between 1867 and 1870 on the remains of a convent of San Francesco. The exterior facade of the church is made from travertine bricks (ordinary bricks around the sides), with a double portal that has a small brick arch above it with a crown and a crest in the tympanum and an oculus higher up the structure. There is a travertine and red brick bell and clock tower (which appears to me to be be in a Gothic style) next to the church.

    The entrance to the church is via a set of 6/7 steps that stretch across the entire facade. Inside the church has a single nave with four side altars and an arched ceiling. The main altar has the impressive statue of Madonna Annunciata which is attributed to Andea Della Robbia (early 15th century) and there is an information sheet (unfortunately only in Italian) which gives its history.

    Elsewhere there are no frescoes and few adornments spare two early 15th century polychrome wooden statues, the 15th century crucifix and a couple of 16th and 17th century paintings.

    There is a choir on the counter facade above the portal that holds a pipe organ built in 1840.
    Written October 24, 2022
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