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Visit the Accona desert in Tuscany which is a barren stretch of land in the Crete Senesi area of Siena. Right beside the town of Asciano, the Accona desert is a series of dome like hills that are made up of light grey clay.

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa with a swimming pool in Siena province where you can enjoy the very finest views of Tuscany before and after your touring adventures!

Include a lovely visit to San Giovanni d’Asso on your next vacation in Tuscany for an exciting tourist experience! Situated in the Siena province close to the unusual Crete Senesi geological formation, San Giovanni d’Asso has lots to offer visitors.

Stay in a fabulous luxury villa in Siena where you can relax and unwind after a wonderful day of exploration.

Near the unusual geological formation of Crete Senesi in Siena is the quaint little town of Monteroni d’Arbia. Only thirteen kilometres south-east of Siena, this town took its name from a tributary river of the River Ombrone called the Arbia torrent.

Stay in a pretty villa in Siena with a swimming pool to experience the very best of what this province has to offer you!

This would be an excellent stop off on a tour of the towns in the Crete Senesi area such as Asciano and San Giovanni d’Asso.

While you’re here, take a look at the ancient Pieve of St. John the Baptist, dating as far back as 1031. It’s a classic example of Roman architecture and houses some elaborate artworks inside such as several canvases by Alessandro Casolari.

Go on a lovely day trip to the charming little town of Asciano situated within the Crete Senesi area of Tuscany. It’s located beside the River Ombrone, only thirty kilometres from Siena city.

Stay in a peaceful luxury villa in Siena where you can relax and unwind after a few days of exploring many of the treasures this province has to offer!

Asciano dates back to Etruscan times when settlements first took place here and archaeologists have discovered remains of subsequent civilisations that dwelled in Asciano. A 5th century Etruscan tomb was uncovered here as was the ruins of a Roman style mosaic pavement and baths.

The fortress style Romanesque town hall of Florence, Palazzo Vecchio is among one of the most spectacular buildings in the city! It’s located at Piazza della Signoria and houses many stunning artworks.

It’s had many names over the centuries such as Palazzo della Signoria and Palazzo Ducale but became known as Palazzo Vecchio meaning ‘Old Palace’ when the Medici family moved their primary residence to the Pitti Palace.

Book a stay in a beautiful holiday rental in Florence where you can easily travel into the city to visit the many attractions here.

The famous architect, Arnolfo di Cambio designed and oversaw its construction which commenced in 1299. He worked on other notable monuments in Florence including the Santa Croce church and the masterpiece that is the domed cathedral.