Siena: Leaving worldly matters behind. The ring route of Monte Oliveto.
The half day, easy route leaves from
the “borgo” of Chiusure which conserves intact pieces of
its fortifications, picturesque lanes and the walls of
the castle.
A panoramic descent in the middle of the “calanche”,
the eroded formations that characterize the crete of
Siena, will take you to the Abbacy of Monte Oliveto.
An easy return to Chiusure after an in-depth visit to
the stupendous Benedictine complex.
Why should one take a 4 KM. walk?
To experience the asperity and severity of this
territory which are an integral part of the fascination
of the monastic complex. Here, even a visitor can
perceive the “suspension” and detachment from everyday
life.
For the visit of the Abbacy and the majestic frescos
of Sodoma and Signorelli.
One more thing:
studying the frescos that
decorate the entire wall space of the chiostro, apart
from the appreciating the artistic value, you’ll notice
a few “disconcerting” details due to reciprocal spite
between the monks and the artist Sodoma.
