Tuscany - the lovely place ... Part 1

Second half of September - Pienza, Tuscany.  I think a pictures say more than words, so below first part of trip - two beautiful days near Pienza - sunny, a full of vine and nice views around.

First day - Pienza and Monticchiello

Pienza - some renovation

Pienza - shopping

The view from our window

 The Monticchiello

Lazy time - siesta

 The Monticchiello is small beautiful town situated on the hill - if you visit this place I recommend very nice restaurant Osteria La Porta - with small terrace and panoramic view of the Val d'Orcia.
You can find a theatre in this beautiful place - Teatro Povero (Poor Theatre).

Driving back to Pienza I stooped in La Foce to take a picture a very well known view ...

Second day - Abbazia di Sant' Antimo, Montalcino and Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore.

Abbazia di Sant' Antimo

Abbazia di Sant' Antimo

Abbazia di Sant' Antimo

Abbazia di Sant' Antimo - (www.antimo.it) in this abbey you can hear Gregorian chants. What is interesting you can stay in this place - there are two guest houses available, what's more you can learn Gregorian Chant here, it's one of few places in Italy where you can hear and learn Gregorian Chant.

Abbazia di Sant' Antimo

Abbazia di Sant' Antimo

Montalcino

Montalcino

The Montalcino is a medieval town near the Val d'Orcia and it's home of very known Italy's wines - you can find a plenty wine bars inside the town where you can taste and buy wine.

Val d'Orcia

Val d'Orcia

Val d'Orcia

Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore ((http://www.monteolivetomaggiore.it/) another abbey, retreat for Benedictine monks who live there. You can visit church, refectory, 16th century library and chapter house.

Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore

In the library in Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore

In the library in Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore

Hot temperature, good food, wine and beautiful views - it's Tuscany ...