Posts Tagged ‘ San Galgano ’

the beautiful Abbey of San Galgano

Nov 11th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Panoramic Roads, Places

The splendid complex of Saint Galgano is at around 20 minutes / half an hour drive from  Siena, located west, between  Monticiano and Chiusdino, in a wild territory, with wonderful landscapes and natural panoramas. The Abbey of Saint Galgano has represented throughout the centuries an important stop for travelers and pilgrims in the Merse Valley, [...]



The stars look down …at the Opera!

Jun 15th, 2010 | By admin | Category: events, music, Things to do

Since many years, in the summer, the Abbey of San Galgano is the location of concerts in collaboration with the renomate siennese Chigiana Academy. In the scenic open air Cathedral of San Galgano, under a blanket of stars, take place every summerlays, operas, concerts, musicals and ballets. Inside the Abbey, 800 seats to accommodate the [...]