No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
The thick walls, typical of a medieval tower, protect the interiors from the summer heat. There are 3 floors, a wide sitting room with spiral stairs of steel and wood leads into a well-equipped kitchen with an original fireplace (oven, fridge, cooker, dishwasher and washing machine). There are two entrances; one on the ground floor, leading to the sitting room and the second is by an external staircase leading to the kitchen on the first floor. At the top there is a huge panoramic roof terrace equipped with table and chairs, perfect for romantic dining.
Converted on several occasions to provide domestic accommodation, the building retained the stones of a ruined staircase, which has now been restored to its original form.
The tower was erected during the decade 1342 -1352, during the Government of the Nine in Siena, and at the same time as the construction of the third and final set of walls of Asciano and the fortification of the castle. It was to be a bastion and defensive tower; an integral element in the ring of town defences. Following the Florentine conquest of Siena in 1555, the tower was reduced in height on the orders of Cosimo I° dei Medici along with all the other towers. Traces of loopholes remain and rounded arches can be seen on the outside wall.
Torre Giordano
I° Floor - Living room
Landscape around Asciano
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The Tuscany region
Tuscany (Toscana) is one of the most beautiful and popular tourist destinations in Italy. It is located along the Mediterranean coast, in central Italy. Tuscany is a gentle, hilly region known for its vineyards and olive groves, with large houses or small settlements scattered around the low hills.
Our Guests are able to experience cities of art and fabulous food and wine, all within a few kilometres.
For more details on places to see, you should visit the “surroundings” section of our site; (direct link at the bottom section, "Contact owner".)
Near Siena / Asciano area
Asciano is the centre of "Crete Senesi" (Sienese Clays), and the following can be found nearby:
Horse Riding Not too far from Asciano you can have the chance to ride a horse in a well-equipped riding ground. Distance: 10 km
Golf In Bettolle city you can play golf on a nine-hole golf course. Distance: 20 km
Tennis Distance: 1 km
Hot air balloon Distance: 20 km
Thermal Spas Distance: 10 km
Places of Art:
Siena..................Distance: 30 km Firenze................Distance: 90 km San Gimignano.....Distance: 70 km Monteriggioni.......Distance: 40 km Pisa....................Distance: 150 km
Famous places for local products:
Montalcino...........Distance: 30 km Montepulciano......Distance: 40 km Pienza.................Distance: 40 km
How to get there
How to find us
By Car: To reach our complex you need to follow highway A1 up to the exit n.28 "Valdichiana". Take freeway "E35" toward Siena, After 20 km take the "Asciano" .
By Air: For those travelling by plane we recommend the airports in Rome, Florence and Pisa.
By Train: For those who want to travel by train, it is possible to reach Asciano from Rome, Florence and Pisa train stations.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Florence: 90 km
Railway:
Asciano: 1 km
Ferry:
Livorno: 150 km
Activities near Near Siena
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
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