2-Hour San Galgano Abbey Tour
Highlights
Siena
art, religious, architectural
Private Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Description
Visit San Galgano Abbey in the province of Siena, a Cistercian Gothic abbey in the Merse Valley, 30 km from Siena. Discover the life of the saint who thrust his sword into the rock, making it one of the most important events in history.
Itinerary
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Visit San Galgano Abbey
- Explore San Galgano, one of the first examples of Gothic architecture in the south of the Apennines.
- Visit the remaining complexes, such as the Scriptorium, the Chapter Hall, the Cloister, and the Sacristy.
- Continue the visit walking towards Montesiepi Hermitage, not far from the abbey.
- Admire the Majesty, by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, author of the Palazzo Pubblico's famous profane cycle in Siena.
- Visit the sword in the stone thrust into a rock by a medieval knight, Galgano Guidotti, to transform the weapon into a cross.
What's Included
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Know Before You Go
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 10 | /group |
| 11 to 20 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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