During your holiday at Poggio delle Rose you can discover the territory and surroundings of Chianciano Terme, one of the most famous spa resorts in Italy. Staying in Chianciano means being in a strategic position to visit Tuscany and Umbria, real pearls among the Italian regions.
Discover Chianciano and the medieval villages of incredible charm that surround it!
Discover Chianciano and the medieval villages of incredible charm that surround it!
Chianciano Terme
Chianciano is immersed in a wonderful place, between the Val d'Orcia, the Val di Chiana and the luxuriant hills of Montepulciano.
Chianciano is a place renowned for its thermal cures; already the Romans and even before the Etruscans chose this place for their well-being. The waters, in particular, have healing and beneficial properties. For the well-being Chianciano offers high level services, at the sensory spas within the thermal park of the Holy Water and at the theia pools fed by the water of the Sillene spring.
As our customer we will reserve you discounted tickets and offers for the Terme di Chianciano.
There are not only the thermal baths, however, Chianciano also has a wonderful historical center.
Do not miss the imposing Clock Tower and the Castle of the Counts Manenti. If you are passionate about art, a visit to the Civic Archaeological Museum of the Waters (Etruscan Museum) and the Art Museum is a must: here you can find works of great value, from Guttuso to Munch.
Chianciano is a place renowned for its thermal cures; already the Romans and even before the Etruscans chose this place for their well-being. The waters, in particular, have healing and beneficial properties. For the well-being Chianciano offers high level services, at the sensory spas within the thermal park of the Holy Water and at the theia pools fed by the water of the Sillene spring.
As our customer we will reserve you discounted tickets and offers for the Terme di Chianciano.
There are not only the thermal baths, however, Chianciano also has a wonderful historical center.
Do not miss the imposing Clock Tower and the Castle of the Counts Manenti. If you are passionate about art, a visit to the Civic Archaeological Museum of the Waters (Etruscan Museum) and the Art Museum is a must: here you can find works of great value, from Guttuso to Munch.
Montepulciano
(11 km far)
(11 km far)
Montepulciano is a beautiful medieval town, famous for the wines that are produced here, such as the Nobile di Montepulciano. In the town you can find medieval and renaissance buildings and structures from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Val d'Orcia. Because of its ancient charm Montepulciano has also become the set of famous movies, such as New Moon, the Twilight saga or episodes of the series "I Medici". Among noble palaces and ancient churches Montepulciano offers visitors unexpected pearls of beauty.
In the city is also celebrated a famous palio, the Bravio delle Botti, a folkloristic experience to live if you are in the area on the last Sunday of August every year!
In the city is also celebrated a famous palio, the Bravio delle Botti, a folkloristic experience to live if you are in the area on the last Sunday of August every year!
Chiusi
(15 km far)
(15 km far)
Chiusi is a town of Etruscan origin, among the most important of the Etruscan Empire. The city is in fact, today, an agglomeration of Etruscan, Roman and medieval imprint. Not to be missed is a visit to the small but rich historical center of Chiusi; if you love mysteries, instead, the underground city will certainly satisfy you. These are tortuous tunnels and underground galleries in which there is also a collection of tombstones and perhaps a fabulous treasure. To see also the Etruscan Museum, the Cathedral of Chiusi and the Lake for a family picnic or to try fishing.
Sarteano
(12 km far)
(12 km far)
Sarteano is a beautiful village perched on a hill overlooking the landscape with its 15th century castle. To reach the castle it is necessary to cross the whole village which offers narrow alleys where there are fascinating and characteristic noble palaces. To visit the main square of the village, the Church of San Martino and the Civic Archaeological Museum that contains Etruscan finds and the reproduction of the Tomb of the Quadriga Infernale. Finally you arrive at the castle, a spectacular place that in some rooms still retains furnishings of the period.
Pienza
(21 km far)
(21 km far)
The town of Pienza is located in the heart of the Val d'Orcia, and is a beautiful place that has remained unchanged over time. The village is known as the "ideal" Renaissance city: it was in fact transformed by Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who later became Pope Pius II, into a utopian and beautiful place, a true manifestation of the Italian Renaissance. In Pienza there are enchanting palaces such as the Cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini, the Duomo and the Pieve di Corsignano. Pienza is definitely worth a visit, if only for the delicious pecorino cheese typical of Pienza! If instead you don't know where the scene of the gladiator's Elysian fields was shot, know that it was shot right in the countryside of Pienza and San Quirico d'Orcia.
Castiglione del Lago
(28 km far)
(28 km far)
Castiglione del Lago is located in Umbria, and is one of the most beautiful villages in the region. The town overlooks Lake Trasimeno, offering pleasant and exciting views. Castiglione del Lago was one of the most important centers of the Middle Ages: to see certainly the Rocca del Leone, a charming fortress that dominates the panorama; the Palazzo della Corgna, where there is a museum; the typical historical center; the small beach lying on the shores of the lake.
Bagno Vignoni
(26 km far)
(26 km far)
Bagno Vignoni is a small spa town located within the Natural and Cultural Artistic Park of Val d'Orcia and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient medieval village winds around a large thermal pool located in the central square where, for more than 2000 years, a beneficial spring of thermal water gushes out. The place is perfect to enjoy these wonderful natural spas, free of charge inside the springs that wind through the territory.
San Casciano dei Bagni
(30 km far)
(30 km far)
Located in the southernmost part of the province of Siena there is a characteristic and charming medieval village: San Casciano dei Bagni. Here the territory begins to merge with Umbria and Lazio in sweet and green hills. San Casciano dei Bagni is also rich in thermal springs: the place is ideal for taking real baths for the respiratory tract, for the skin and for the liver.
Val d'Orcia
Rich in beauty as far as the eye can see, the Val d'Orcia is an area of incredible magic: among medieval castles, rolling hills, ancient villages and the countryside dotted with olive groves, fields and vineyards this place is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If you plan a trip to the Val d'Orcia a place not to be missed is the Vitaleta Chapel. The charming chapel is located near San Quirico d'Orcia and preserves a famous statue of the Virgin Mary made by Andrea della Robbia. To see also the "cipressini" that are one of the symbolic places of Tuscany, loved by photographers from all over the world. This cypress wood is located on the hills of San Quirico d'Orcia (only 12 km from the Vitaleta Chapel) and makes the surrounding landscape fascinating and unique.
If you are visiting the Val d'Orcia the Cathedral of Pienza is a must: the building is located inside the city of Pienza and is one of the symbolic places of the city and the Renaissance.
Finally, cinema lovers will be happy to get to know one of the most famous settings of the film The Gladiator: the Elysian Fields of the final scene of the film, with their golden grain, are located in Pienza, in the area below the Pieve di Corsignano. What could be more evocative than literally entering your favorite movie?
If you plan a trip to the Val d'Orcia a place not to be missed is the Vitaleta Chapel. The charming chapel is located near San Quirico d'Orcia and preserves a famous statue of the Virgin Mary made by Andrea della Robbia. To see also the "cipressini" that are one of the symbolic places of Tuscany, loved by photographers from all over the world. This cypress wood is located on the hills of San Quirico d'Orcia (only 12 km from the Vitaleta Chapel) and makes the surrounding landscape fascinating and unique.
If you are visiting the Val d'Orcia the Cathedral of Pienza is a must: the building is located inside the city of Pienza and is one of the symbolic places of the city and the Renaissance.
Finally, cinema lovers will be happy to get to know one of the most famous settings of the film The Gladiator: the Elysian Fields of the final scene of the film, with their golden grain, are located in Pienza, in the area below the Pieve di Corsignano. What could be more evocative than literally entering your favorite movie?
Other towns you should not miss
Just over half an hour by car from Poggio delle Rose, in Val d'Orcia, the villages of San Quirico d'Orcia, Castiglione d'Orcia and Montalcino are the perfect destinations for a further discovery of our magical territory!
Within the Val di Chiana there are also the medieval village of Cortona and the city of Arezzo. Both destinations are less than an hour away from our hotel and are definitely worth a visit.
About an hour by car from our hotel is also the famous and suggestive city of Siena, with its Piazza del Campo, famous for the Palio; or the suggestive Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio, both located in Lazio, just 60 km from Poggio delle Rose. Assisi (1h 20 minutes), the birthplace of St. Francis, is
also worth a visit. In addition to being a destination for religious tourism is a medieval village of great beauty.
Within the Val di Chiana there are also the medieval village of Cortona and the city of Arezzo. Both destinations are less than an hour away from our hotel and are definitely worth a visit.
About an hour by car from our hotel is also the famous and suggestive city of Siena, with its Piazza del Campo, famous for the Palio; or the suggestive Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio, both located in Lazio, just 60 km from Poggio delle Rose. Assisi (1h 20 minutes), the birthplace of St. Francis, is
also worth a visit. In addition to being a destination for religious tourism is a medieval village of great beauty.