Piancastagnaio is a beautiful Tuscan town in the Province of Siena. It rests on the slopes of Monte Amiato.
We went there to see an exhibition of wonderful art by Roberto Alborghetti which is being shown in the Rocca Aldobrandesca, the magnificent castle on the edge of the town.
While we were waiting for the castle to open we wandered through the town.
It always amazes me that each of these tiny towns is quite different from the next one, and each has something lovely to offer visitors.
Roberto took us to the top of the castle for wonderful views over the countryside.
We stayed at a delightful bed and breakfast just outside the town called Hotel Relais San Lorenzo.
The room was lovely and had a view over the grounds planted with chestnut and fruit trees. They have a restaurant that serves delicious local food and the price was very reasonable.
For more on Roberto Alborghetti’s exhibition which will continue until January 2013, click here. Thousands of visitors have already been to the castle….don’t miss it.
Crickey Debra — your Up early!
I’m up in Mission B — simply stunning up here !
By: Richard the terrible on December 5, 2012
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It is not too bad here either…not too hot yet.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 5, 2012
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Another gorgeous Tuscan town! Great photos, Debra… as usual. You spoil us!
By: mulino dominillo on December 5, 2012
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This area is lovely and once you start to climb Monte Amiata, quite different from the area around Montalcino and Siena.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 6, 2012
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Looks so nice! Definitely to be in the places-to-go list
By: maruclavier on December 5, 2012
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Oh, my gosh–la bella Toscana! They do such an amazing job in Tuscany & Umbria of preventing urban sprawl….. gorgeous. Love that foggy park too.
By: jann on December 5, 2012
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Visiting these hidden Tuscan gems is something my wife and I definitely want to do! Thanks for the tour.
By: aFrankAngle on December 5, 2012
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A lovely mix of formal and informal shots. You captured the scene beautifully. And another impossibly perfect sky….I would love to sample the B&B. Looks lovely!
By: Janine on December 5, 2012
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Relais San Lorenzo was a great find. We awoke to thick fog the day we left, which made me wish I had taken photos of the lovely grounds the day before.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 6, 2012
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Gorgeous Debra.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on December 6, 2012
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I want to return to the area to revisit Saturnia in the winter to sit in the hot springs.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 6, 2012
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Thanks Debra for the pretty pics and information. Would love make a visit to Tuscany soon….
By: Stephanie on December 6, 2012
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There are enough gorgeous towns in Tuscany to keep you busy for years.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 6, 2012
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Thank you so much Debra for your wonderful reportage about Piancastagnaio e for recalling my exhibition at Aldobrandesca Fortress. I will forward your post to the Piancastagnaio Municipality and to the Major, dr. Fabrizio Agnorelli. Thank you again Debra and have a nice day in Brisbane!
By: roberto alborghetti on December 6, 2012
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I hope the mayor approves.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 6, 2012
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You post is wonderful! And Tuscany may be grateful!
By: roberto alborghetti on December 6, 2012
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Everything is so photogenic there! Even the laundry is photogenic! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on December 6, 2012
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Piancastagnaio is a gorgeous little town, with lots to see.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 7, 2012
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Oow, the small alleys, the stone road, the bricks, the windows, these little things, the roofs! This is what I love about Italy. So many of these small town charms.
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