Around Siena

Relax Hotel Aquaviva is also ideal for artistical and cultural holidays. 

The most important locations in Tuscany that are easily reached: 
· Casole d'Elsa 4 km, a village of Etruscan origin which has obtained the "Orange Flag" from the Italian Touring Club, an example of medieval civilization perfectly preserved; 
· San Gimignano (17 km), intact in every way for a leap back to medieval times; 
· Volterra (20 km) one of the most important Etruscan cities, with a unique museum; 
· Siena (30 km), the city famous for its Palio, run on 2nd July and 16th August every year; 
· Florence (60 km) Dante's city, home of the Renaissance, capital of the Medici family...; 
· Pisa (60 km), home of the keaning tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, and Galileo...; 
· Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza (100 km in total) three towns south of Siena; 
· The first famous for the "Brunello di Montalcino" wine, one of the best of the world; 
· The second rich in Renaissance works and its "Nobile" wine; 
· City created by Pope Pious the 2nd and the artist Piccolomini... 

The lovely beaches of the Thyrrenian coast are at an hours drive: Cecina, Bibbona, San Vincenzo, Baratti, and many more.