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Discover the beauties that this land can offer you through the rediscovery of traditional Tuscan cuisine and the typical flavors of local products, use the bike for excursions in the hills on roads surrounded by nature and its clean air, away from the hustle and bustle of the cities and from the stress of everyday life, observe the animals and their way of living the countryside respecting the times of the seasons, or simply enjoy the view of the landscapes from a swimming pool surrounded by nature, perhaps having an aperitif. All this and much more is possible thanks to the New Wellness style offers that Torrita di Siena can offer you.     Podere Trafonti: an old farm remodeled for your comfort Podere Trafonti is located in the lush

The village of Montefollonico is a jewel of the Valdichiana Senese, still retains its original appearance and the beauty of its medieval streets. Among the glimpses that this splendid village can offer we find ancient renovated houses with a Tuscan charm and flavor, breathtaking views and splendid farms that reflect the local traditions and lifestyle of the past centuries.     Near Montefollonico: the charm of Villa Rosa A splendid farmhouse just outside the walls of Montefollonico, from which you can admire the village of Pienza, a UNESCO heritage site, and Mount Amiata. The interiors of the cottage are fully furnished in Tuscan style, the structure offers all the comforts needed for a relaxing stay, with outdoor tables and spaces ideal for dinners and moments to live in company among

Tuscany brings with it a historical, artistic and cultural heritage famous all over the world: it is the birthplace of the Supreme Poet Dante, the cradle of the Renaissance and the homeland of the ancient Etruscans, who modeled the hills like clay in their hands. This region offers unique landscapes, breathtaking views, lands skillfully adapted to gentle and delicate shapes between sinuous hills and lush nature. The beauty of Tuscany is best expressed in the Valdichiana Senese, where you can savor the true essence and traditions of the region. The municipality of Torrita di Siena stands in the center of the Valdichiana Senese, it is a hamlet with medieval flavor inside of which is located Montefollonico hamlet, a jewel village with the orange flag of tourism, located on the hills

Torrita di Siena: the center of Valdichiana You are in Tuscany, scattered among the hills wisely modeled by the Etruscans, immersed in unspoiled nature, smells and colors that only these lands can offer. You are in the native region of the Great Poet, in a fascinating place full of vitality, activities, curiosities and events located on the border with Umbria. This land is the Valdichiana Senese, an area at the center of which is the village of Torrita di Siena, a pretty medieval origins village set on a gentle hillock, surrounded by unspoiled nature and places to visit. A land of passage for merchants and pilgrims from Tuscany, Umbria and Marche, who used the ancient Via Lauretana to move between these three regions in the stretch that extends from Siena

Torrita in September is Fiera al Piano, Torrita Biodiversità and a very special edition of the Palio dei Somari In the third and fourth weekend of September: biodiversity and Palio dei Somari September brings with it a mild, quiet atmosphere, made of bright colors and shades ranging from red to brown, with nature starting preparations for its winter rest. The dusk of the landscapes will give you the opportunity to discover and participate to new events, immersed in the beauty of the Valdichiana Senese which welcomes autumn in this extraordinary period. Torrita di Siena’s activities focus on nature and traditions, through fairs focused on biodiversity and traditional events, such as the Palio dei Somari The importance of biodiversity Inside the Fiera al Piano di Torrita di Siena is proposed an

The Palio dei Somari is back with two days of events The 64th edition of the historic event takes place on September 26th It is finally time for the Palio dei Somari in Torrita di Siena. The event, which is dedicated to St. Joseph since 1966, takes usually place on the first Sunday following March 19th, but this year was exceptionally scheduled for September 26th. The “Palio dei Somari” is certainly the festival par excellence of the Torrita people, who in 1966 wanted to create a popular festival in honor of St. Joseph, the patron Saint of carpenters (a professional category that is particularly active in this village). The festival, dedicated both to the holy worker and to the humble and docile animal (somari means donkeys), was born with the