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Sight Montalcino, Val d'Orcia

Abbazia di Sant'Antimo

A sight in Montalcino, Val d'Orcia, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Abbazia di Sant'Antimo in Montalcino, Val d'Orcia
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Why go

Romanesque abbey in a valley below Montalcino.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Val d'Orcia, alongside 4 sights, 3 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Fortezza di Montalcino, 6.6 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Montalcino
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Val d'Orcia, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Fortezza di Montalcino

    14th-century fortress with an enoteca for Brunello di Montalcino tastings.

    Drinks · 6.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Bagno Vignoni

    Village whose main square is a thermal pool; soak in the free pools below.

    Sight · 8.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Castello Banfi

    Large Brunello estate with tastings, a glass museum and restaurant.

    Drinks · 9.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta

    Small chapel among cypresses, one of Tuscany's most photographed views.

    Sight · 13 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Pienza

    Renaissance town rebuilt by Pope Pius II, with pecorino shops and valley views.

    Sight · 16 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Trattoria Latte di Luna

    Pienza trattoria known for roast suckling pig and pici.

    Food · 16 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Abbazia di Sant'Antimo is a stop on our Tuscany Hill Towns route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Val d'Orcia

Another curated sight in Val d'Orcia. See the full Val d'Orcia guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Val d'Orcia run from 7°C in January to 31°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Abbazia di Sant'Antimo itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Val d'Orcia from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Val d'Orcia weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Abbazia di Sant'Antimo, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Localita' San Antimo, 222, 53024 Castelnuovo dell'Abate SI, Italy
Coordinates
42.99947, 11.51545
Destination
Val d'Orcia, Italy

Abbazia di Sant'Antimo: quick answers

How much time do you need at Abbazia di Sant'Antimo?

Plan on about an hour at Abbazia di Sant'Antimo. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Abbazia di Sant'Antimo?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Visit during Gregorian chant hours.

Where is Abbazia di Sant'Antimo?

Abbazia di Sant'Antimo is at Localita' San Antimo, 222, 53024 Castelnuovo dell'Abate SI, Italy, in Montalcino. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Abbazia di Sant'Antimo?

Abbazia di Sant'Antimo appears on Tuscany Hill Towns, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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