See the nice old village of Castelnuovo dell'Abate and the Abbey of Sant'Antimo in the province of Siena Italy on the midst of the grape-cultivated hills where the famous Brunello di Montalcino is produced. The abbey is one of the most important examples of monastic architecture of the 13th century and by far the most important Romanesque building in southern Tuscany. The church we see today was built around the year 1100 and took the place of an older 9th century Abbey of which little is left. Until the 14th century it was an important spiritual, economic and cultural center that during that time it was often in conflict with the Republic of Siena. The refined architectural elements recall a decorative richness with French influences.
Nice to see the Tuscan view all around and all along the way from the main roads.
Pablo Bisquera.
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