This a short post about a abbey we visited early in the morning during our drive to Siena. The Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore, located about 5 miles northeast of Buonconvento, dates back to the 13th century.
Read MoreSan Quirico d'Orcia and Pienza
After our first night at our new lodgings, we ventured out to some of the nearby hill towns to explore what the local communities had to offer. Our first stop was at the Town of San Quirico d'Orcia, about 20 kilometers southeast of Buonconvento, which dates back to around 700 AD. The town's fortified walls still stand, intended to protect its citizens from invasion over the centuries.
Read MoreAgriturismo Podere Cunina - Timelapses
A quick follow up to yesterday's post with a few timelapses I took of the countryside while staying at Podere Cunina. These were all taken on an iPhone 6.
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