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.