San Quirico D'Orcia

Medieval town San Quirico d'Orcia, Tuscany, Italy

What to expect

San Quirico d'Orcia is a charming town in Tuscany, Italy, known for its beautiful Romanesque church, the Collegiate Church of Saints Quirico and Giulitta, which features a stunning portal with sculptures and a beautiful trussed ceiling. The town is also home to the Palazzo Chigi, a beautiful palace that now serves as the town hall, and the Church of San Francesco, which houses a terracotta statue of the Madonna by Andrea della Robbia. Visitors can also explore the picturesque streets and admire the beautiful stone fountains, as well as visit the Horti Leonini, a typical Italian Renaissance garden with a statue of Cosimo III de' Medici. The town's historic center is surrounded by the remains of its medieval walls and is situated along the Via Francigena route, making it a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside

Plan your family visit to the San Quirico D'Orcia with these blog insights 👇

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Val D'Orcia with children, travel itinerary

Val D'Orcia with children, travel itinerary
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the medieval town of San Quirico D'Orcia and saw the 'Horti Leonini' gardens and the remains of the Cassero tower, where the kids could play and imagine being knights

Highlights: The kids loved playing in the gardens and the tower, and we enjoyed the town's well-preserved medieval architecture ✨

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Our trip to Tuscany: Siena and the Val d'Orcia

Our trip to Tuscany: Siena and the Val d'Orcia
This family's experience:

Activities: We drove through San Quirico d’Orcia, a charming town in the Val d’Orcia, on our way to Bagni San Filippo. We admired the beautiful scenery along the road

Highlights: We loved the beautiful scenery along the road near San Quirico d’Orcia ✨