SINALUNGA

Sinalunga is a medieval town in the Sienese countryside, bordering the Chiana valley.  It is rich in history and art but relatively unspoiled by tourists.  It is ideally located between the major cities in central Italy -- Florence and Rome to the north and south, and Perugia and Siena to the east and west.  Train service connects the town to major lines at Siena, Arezzo (location for "Life is Beautiful") and Chiusi.
view of sinalunga from behind the convent

 sinalunga panorama

The villa is located along a tiny lane that runs up from the villa, past the Convento di S. Bernadino, and then off into the Tuscan countryside.  The old hilltown is a short (though somewhat steep) walk from the villa.  This part of the town is realitively untouched since the 16th century.   In the past century, a newer part of Sinalunga has been built up at the base of the hills.  This part of town provides all the conviences you could need for your stay without spoiling the quaint surrounding where the villa is located.

Sinalunga offers all you imagine when you think of the Tuscan countryside.  There are numerous hilltowns in the immediate vicinity.  Rolling hills, highlighted with patches of cypress tress, stretch to the west.  A broad valley, with wheatfields, farm houses and vineyards stretches across to the east of the town, till it reaches Cortona (location of "Under a Tuscan Sun") and the large Lago Trasimeno.  Florence, Siena, Arezzo and Perugia offer you an intimate look at the birth of Renaissance art.
Upper Town Services (10 min. walk)
Pharmacy
Bank
Grocery stores
Restaurants
Post Office
Gelateria
Internet Access
Music Hall

Lower Town Services

Large supermarkets
Photo Store
Various shopping
Train station
Pizzeria
Small art supply store



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