Scenic Places

Senese Nature Reserve of Basso Merse

The Senese Nature Reserve of Basso Merse is one of the most intact and suggestive natural areas in the Siena province.
A vast and little-developed territory, characterized by woods, hills, waterways and rural landscapes that preserve a rare natural balance.

The reserve is crossed by the Merse river and by a network of trails that allow you to explore the environment on foot or by bike, immersing yourself in the silence and sounds of nature.
It is an ideal place for those who love walks, landscape observation and direct contact with an authentic and protected environment.

Distance: about 7 km (15 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Thermal Baths of Petriolo

The Thermal Baths of Petriolo are one of the most authentic and suggestive places to experience natural wellness in Tuscany.
Located along the Farma river, immersed in a wooded and silent setting, they offer an experience of simple and profound relaxation, in close contact with nature.

The thermal waters, known since Roman times, flow naturally at constant temperature and collect in free open-air pools, accessible free of charge.
The contrast between hot water and the natural landscape around makes the visit particularly pleasant in every season, especially in the colder months.

Distance: about 13 km (17 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Bridge of Pia

The Bridge of Pia is one of the most suggestive and photographed places in the Senese countryside, immersed in a silent and intact natural setting.
It is an ancient stone bridge that crosses the Merse river, surrounded by woods and hills, far from inhabited centers and busier routes.

The bridge is also linked to history and literature: according to tradition, it was crossed by Pia de' Tolomei, a figure cited by Dante in the Divine Comedy.
This historical connection helps make the place full of charm and memory, perfect for those who love landscapes that tell ancient stories.

Distance: about 21 km (23 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Abbey of San Galgano

The Abbey of San Galgano is one of the most suggestive and iconic places in Tuscany.
It is a large Cistercian abbey from the 13th century, today without a roof, which opens completely to the sky creating a unique and strongly evocative atmosphere.

The imposing Gothic walls, immersed in the countryside of the Val di Merse, dialogue with the surrounding landscape in a harmonious and silent way.

The Abbey of San Galgano has also been chosen as a setting for films and film productions, thanks to its scenic power and authenticity.

Distance: about 28 km (38 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Hermitage of Montesiepi — Sword in the Stone

The Hermitage of Montesiepi is a place full of spirituality and mystery, located a short distance from the Abbey of San Galgano.
Inside the small Romanesque rotunda is preserved the famous Sword in the Stone, driven into the rock by San Galgano as a sign of renunciation of knightly life and spiritual conversion.

The sword, authentic and still visible, is at the center of a legend that recalls Arthurian myth and makes this place particularly fascinating.
The hermitage preserves a collected and silent atmosphere, perfect for an intimate and reflective visit, immersed in the Tuscan countryside.

Distance: about 28 km (38 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Brolio Castle — filming location of Rosaline

Brolio Castle was chosen as a film location for the film Rosaline (2022), a modern and ironic reinterpretation of the story of Romeo and Juliet.
Its historic architectures and the landscape setting provided an ideal scenario for settings with strong visual impact.

The walls, courtyards and panoramas of the castle were used to recreate Renaissance atmospheres, enhancing the elegance and authenticity of the place.
This connection to cinema adds an additional level of charm to the visit, combining real history and contemporary imagination.

Distance: about 48 km (55 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Val d'Orcia — the hills of Gladiator

The hills of Val d'Orcia host one of the most well-known cinematographic locations in the world, which became iconic thanks to the film Gladiator by Ridley Scott (Gladiator set Maximus).
Some of the most famous and poetic scenes of the film were shot here, linked to the memories and intimate dimension of the protagonist.

The landscape is characterized by soft hills, white roads and cypress trees, images that have traveled around the world and that still represent one of the most powerful visions of Tuscany today.
In particular, the area around San Quirico d'Orcia and the famous cypress-lined avenues has become a universal symbol of beauty, balance and harmony between man and nature.

Visiting these places means walking in a landscape recognized at the international level, where real landscape coincides with cinematographic imagination.
A strongly emotional experience, which combines cinema, nature and Tuscan identity.

Distance: about 50 km (1 hour and 10 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Montepulciano and Twilight — New Moon

Montepulciano is a scenic and imposing village, developed along a ridge and surrounded by hills cultivated with vineyards.

The village became famous also internationally for being a filming location for the film Twilight — New Moon.
Some scenes set in the city of Volterra were actually shot in Montepulciano, particularly in Piazza Grande, chosen for its scenic power and architectural elegance of the setting.

Alongside the connection to cinema, Montepulciano preserves a strong historical and gastronomic identity, linked to the tradition of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine, which completes the visit experience with taste and culture.

Distance: about 60 km (1 hour and 15 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Thermal Baths of Saturnia

The Thermal Baths of Saturnia are one of the most iconic places in Tuscany, famous for the Waterfalls of the Mill, where thermal water flows naturally among open-air limestone pools.
A spectacular place, immersed in the landscape of the Maremma, where wellness is experienced in direct contact with nature.

The thermal waters, known since ancient times for their beneficial properties, flow at constant temperature and create a unique environment, shaped over time by water and rock.
The contrast between the white of the pools, the green of the countryside and the steam rising from the water makes this place particularly suggestive in every season.

Distance: about 96 km (1 hour and 51 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village