Stay In A Luxury Villa In Tuscany To Enjoy The Fascinating Via Cassia

If you're planning a stay in a luxury villa in Tuscany but are unsure what to visit during your break, why not explore the Via Cassia? Particularly perfect if you're interested in history, this ancient road is accompanied by terrific, fascinating scenery, as well as local towns and monasteries.

Running south of Siena, the Via Cassia stretches onwards to Rome and is famously surrounded by the 'crete' or clay hills. In these hills you'll find multiple places of interest that speak volumes about the history of the area, such as monasteries and towns.

When you leave your Italian villas with pools to explore the area, don't forget to pack your camera to capture the striking scenery to be admired everywhere you look.

While there are plenty of places to visit during your trip, you may find the monastery of White Benedictines of Monte Oliveto Maggiore a fascinating location to stop off at first. Dating back to 1313, the monastery is situated amid dense cypress trees and holds a range of treasures, such as frescoes by Signorelli.

And that's not all it's known for. Its monks enjoy a reputation of being excellent book restorers - something that you may well have been aware of before your visit.

Alternatively, why not visit one of the hill towns situated along the Via Cassia route? The Renaissance town of Pienza is well known for its architectural and artistic attractions and the town square, which is surrounded by the Duomo, is a particularly popular sight.

Meanwhile, Montalcino is another intriguing destination and is home to an 11th century fortress, which looks over the town. It is here that Brunello, a fine wine that enjoys a worldwide reputation, is produced.

And you'll find that this is not all this hill town has to offer. Here you can also admire one of the finest Romanesque churches in the region, the Sant'Antimo.

To see fascinating historical sites and staggering landscapes, you'll find that travelling along the Via Cassia is a great way to explore Tuscany's cultural treasures.

And by staying in a luxury villa in the region, you can be sure that your break will be as relaxing as it is interesting.

By: Dipika Patel

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If you're keen to explore fascinating sights while staying in a luxury villa in Tuscany, why not visit Via Cassia? Here you will see hilltop villages and ancient monasteries. Book your Italian villas with pools with Invitation to Tuscany today!