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Categories: Ragazzi, Art, Archeology, Ceramic, Tradition
Colorful Asciano
Questo percorso è per ragazzi, fatto da ragazzi.
Un percorso speciale creato dagli studenti dell’Istituto Sandro Pertini di Asciano... insomma, un percorso fatto da ragazzi per ragazzi! Chi meglio di loro per accompagnarti in questa avventura cromatica?
What you will see during the path:
Senese Gate
Art
Questa è una delle antiche porte d’ingresso al borgo di Asciano
Corboli Palace Museum
Archeology
Un antico palazzo che nasconde creature misteriose e tesori preziosi!
Vieni a scoprire l’ affascinante storia di Asciano, custodita in questo Museo!
Piazza del Grano
Tradition
It was once called “Piazza di Mercatale” and was the true heart of the town!
The "Cocciaio"
Tradition
There’s a special area inside the village of Asciano that, long ago, was completely dedicated to ceramics!
District Festivals
Tradition
In Asciano, there's a super fun and much-loved festival: the Palio dei Ciuchi! It’s called that because… yes, the race is run with donkeys!
The Church of San Lorenzo
Art
The Church of San Lorenzo (but everyone calls it San Francesco!)
St. Hippolytus
Art
The Church of Sant’Ippolito stands along the ancient Via Lauretana, a historic route once traveled by artists, merchants, and pilgrims.
Saint Agatha
Art
La Basilica di Sant’Agata è la chiesa principale di Asciano.
The Cassioli
Art
The Cassioli family lived right here, along the main street of the village of Asciano.
Tower of Mencia
Tradition
Questa torre si chiama così proprio grazie alla fonte che si trova ai suoi piedi!
Useful information for your visit
Please note that some locations on the itinerary can be visited (inside) by appointment or during specific opening hours:
Palazzo Corboli Museum
- From April 1 to October 31: every day (except Tuesday) 10 AM – 1 PM | 3 PM – 7 PM
- From November 1 to March 31: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10 AM – 1 PM | 2 PM – 5 PM
Cassioli Museum
- From April 1 to October 31: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10 AM – 1 PM | 3 PM – 7 PM
- From November 1 to March 31: Sundays and holidays 10 AM – 1 PM | 2 PM – 5 PM
Church of San Lorenzo at the former Convent of San Francesco
- By reservation
- From April 1 to October 31: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10 AM – 1 PM | 3 PM – 7 PM
- From November 1 to March 31: Sundays and holidays 10 AM – 1 PM | 2 PM – 5 PM
Parish Church of Sant’Ippolito
- By reservation
- every first Sunday of the month
FOR INFO AND BOOKINGS
+39 0577.71445 | info@visitcretesenesi.com