San Quirico d'Orcia

San Quirico d'Orcia is a town that embodies the essence of Tuscany. Situated in the heart of the Val d'Orcia, a culturally designated landscape declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it offers pilgrims on the Via Francigena one of the most beautiful stages of the entire route. The image of the Madonna di Vitaleta chapel, surrounded by cypress trees, is a global icon. The town, with medieval origins, preserves an enchanting old town with Romanesque Collegiata and Horti Leonini, a Renaissance garden. It's a stop of overwhelming beauty, a place to walk slowly, enjoy the landscape, and feel the authentic magic of Tuscany.