Asciano
Latest update: 19 February 2022
The town of Asciano lies at the heart of the famous Crete Senesi region, famed for its landscapes of rolling hills and cypress trees. Asciano itself has a population of around 7,000 and is within the Province of Siena.
Brightly-coloured buildings line the medieval streets of the town which also has a number of fine churches to visit. |
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There are plenty of places to eat and drink here but accommodation options are better in Siena which is a 40 minute drive away. If you're planning to visit by public transport, there are trains and buses to Asciano. Trains are best; there are two stations in the town centre on different train lines, one of which reaches Siena in 24 minutes.
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Comune di Asciano
Province: Siena
Region: Tuscany Population: 6,933 (source: ISTAT 1 January 2022) Size: 216 km² Elevation: 200 metres Close by: Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Trequanda Recommended accommodation: Agriturismo Dipinture |
Public transport options: Trains and buses
Suggested: Train to Siena (24 minutes) |
By car: Siena - 41 mins, Montepulciano - 48 mins, Arezzo - 51 mins,
Fly to: Perugia Airport (90 km), Florence Airport (107 km) |
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