Rising above the timelessly captivating Tuscan landscape is an ancient hamlet that is experiencing an incredible renewal. No other hilltop village surrounds you with such overwhelming natural beauty, while connecting you with the arts and humanities.
Serving as a haven for the life of the mind, with unprecedented access to cultural riches in magnificent towns and cities nearby, this legendary setting enriches the spirit and stimulates the senses.
Wavering fields of green and gold are meticulously manicured in the Val d’Orcia. Winemakers lovingly tend to grapes in the vineyards outside of Montepulciano and Montalcino. Shepherds tend sheep near Pienza for the making of pecorino cheese. Life in present-day Tuscany unfolds in the same fashion it has for countless centuries. This most coveted region of Italy, near the great cultural centers of Rome, Florence, and Siena, exudes a certain timelessness that is still palpable today. The combination of a stunning natural setting and incomparably rich history has contributed to it being part of one of the most culturally significant regions on earth.
Travel along narrow white gravel roads, through the magnificent Val d’Orcia woods, and you will discover a walled city lost in time. Perched high above the stunning Tuscan countryside, Castiglioncello del Trinoro has a history dating back to the fifth century B.C., when Etruscans were drawn to the prominent views of their version of Mount Olympus and Tuscany’s highest peak – sacred Monte Amiata.
Since being formally founded around 1100 A.D., this charming medieval village that thrived during renaissance times was initially part of the empire of Siena, and later, Montepulciano and Florence. Now the tiny gem of a village that has endured through the ages is once again being brought back to life. This modern-day revival will reinvigorate and energize you, creating an atmosphere in which renaissance culture and contemporary comforts seep into all aspects of life. Those who stay here will embrace the transformation with open arms.
Untouched and secluded, Castiglioncello provides the perfect setting from which to experience a personal awakening and share extraordinary experiences with others. Surrounded by the majestic natural beauty of the Val d’Orcia, you will discover a splendidly preserved forest protected by the European Union and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, just 2 kilometers outside the village. Here you can get your heart pumping with physical adventures that include hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and horseback riding on ancient trails.
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