Abbey of Sant'Antimo

ChurchVal d'OrciaAbout 1 hour

A twelfth-century abbey alone in a valley of olives below Montalcino, built in pale travertine that turns gold late in the day. Almost nothing around it, which is the point. Free, and if the hours align the monastic chant in the nave is worth arranging a day around.

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It sits in Val d'Orcia. Start from what’s there.

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