In Tuscany, on the border with Umbria and Lazio, lies the ancient village of San Casciano dei Bagni. The historical center is set around the top of the hill where it is located and the Collegiate Church that marks the summit with its bell tower. From the square, dominated by the elegant castle, you can admire one of the most beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside.
Its territory extends for 90 square kilometers between Valdichiana, Valdorcia and Val di Paglia and here, in this uncontaminated land, among woods, gullies and clays, come to life the characteristic villages of Celle sul Rigo with its medieval tower, Palazzone and the Castle of Fighine.
Always been a borderland, located between the Grand Duchy and the State of the Church first, then between Lazio and Tuscany, the territory of San Casciano dei Bagni has long been a crossroads for travelers. So today travelers in search of a perfect balance between cultural excellence, breathtaking views and quality of life, can enjoy trekking, Nordic walking, mountain biking or take long horseback rides on the ancient paths of Roman pilgrims who traveled along the Via Francigena or descended along the Teutonica, intercepting the Cassia Consular Roman.
Great sacrifice and dedication to the land have made famous this extreme southern offshoot of the province of Siena, which every season offers an extraordinary journey of the senses, where the art of tradition is expressed in all its genuine simplicity: from the pici of Celle sul Rigo, ancient poor pasta rigorously handmade, to the ciaffagnone, pancake prepared by mixing flour, water and egg; from the Chianina breeding to the Cinta Senese; from the extra virgin olive oil to the wine Orcia DOC and Chianti DOCG of Palazzone.
San Casciano dei Bagni is known for the extraordinary presence of thermal waters. There are 43 springs scattered throughout the territory that, with a flow of water at 42° of more than 5 million liters per day, have marked its history. The Etruscans were the first to discover its exceptional nature, but it was only the Romans who developed the thermal area, which experienced its period of greatest splendor in the seventeenth century.
Today the same springs feed the luxurious spa, one of the most popular in Italy, but it is still possible to bathe in the warm waters among the remains of the ancient Roman baths. For more information: Municipality of San Casciano dei Bagni