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Merged in the green heart of Tuscany, near Siena, the Rofeno Abbey offers an incomparable opportunity of relax. Guests of our historical mansion, may attend "Haute Cuisine" lectures, organized by " Center of Enogastronomic Culture ALTOPALATO" with the most famous international Chefs. |
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Rofeno Abbey was founded by Benedicine Monks in 1031. It is an architectural treasure, situated on the top of a hill dominating the splendid panorama of "Crete Senesi" (Siena Clays). The Abbey is in a strategic position, close to Asciano and approx. 20 km from Siena. Nearby rises the important Monte Oliveto Maggiore complex, with archives keeping valuable historic documents regarding the Abbey. |
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The Romanic Chapel, dedicated to Saint Mary and Saints James and Christopher (indicating the importance of the Monastery), once held a precious alter-piece by Ambrogio Lorenzetti depicting St. Michael slaying the Dragon, a magnificent wooden tabernacle and an ancient Crucifix, all of which may now be admired in the Corboli Museum in nearby Asciano. |
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Years of careful and meticulous restoration returned the Abbey to its ancient splendor: from the belfry to the Romanic church, the cloister, the magnificent Siena Terracotta pavements, the double order of brickwork arches, the unusual two wells, the reception rooms and lounges, the former stables now a library, the monks' cells re-designed into large, comfortable rooms. Everywhere sober elegance heightened by many precious pieces of antique furniture. The rooms, apartments and suites offer every comfort; the bathrooms are finished in travertine stone from the Siena quarries. |
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The peculiar landscape of "Crete senesi" surrounds the Monastery as far as they eye can see, offering a unique panorama with views on Siena and the Val d'Orcia to the west, Monte Amiata to the South, rolling hills leading into the Chianti region to the North, Asciano and Rapolano Terme to the East. |
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The Monastery stands in the exclusive landscape of Crete Senesi, in the heart of Tuscany, offering a unique panorama with views on Siena and the Val d'Orcia to the west, Monte Amiata to the South, rolling hills leading into the Chianti region to the North, and Asciano, Rapolano Terme and Serre di Rapolano to the East. The nearby cities of Siena, Firenze, Arezzo and Pisa allow cultural visits to some of the riches art centres in Italy, and the Crete senesi, theands of Chianti and S. Gimignano, Montalcino , Pienza and Montepulciano, are privileged destinations for enogastronomic tours. |
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Years of careful and meticulous restoration returned the Abbey to its ancient splendor: from the belfry to the Romanic church, the cloister, the magnificent Siena Terracotta pavements, the double order of brickwork arches, the unusual two wells, the reception rooms and lounges, the former stables now a library, the monks' cells re-designed into large, comfortable rooms. Everywhere sober elegance heightened by many precious pieces of antique furniture. The rooms, apartments and suites offer every comfort; the bathrooms are finished in travertine stone from the Siena quarries.To enhance the feeling of being guests in a stately mansion, not just hotel clients, all bar and minibar consumptions are complimentary. |
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Rofeno Abbey offers 6 double bedrooms, 4 Junior Suites, 1 Single Room, 1 Apartment with two bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms and a kitchenette; the rooms have every modern comfort and antique furniture in style with the historic building, the bathrooms are paved with Crete travertine stone. From all rooms there are magnificent views on the Crete and on the vast garden surrounding the Abbey.In the heart of the building, the former horse-stables have been reconverted to become a small but refined library and piano lounge, for lectures and music relax. |
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"Abbadia di Rofeno",
Asciano, Tuscany
Italy.