www.sangalgano.org

 
Homepage

Location

History

Abbey of San Galgano

Montesiepi chapel

The Sword in the stone

The Chapterhouse

Art works

Iconography

Books

Herbalist's shop

San Galgano's pictures 

Events and festivals

Religious activities

What's nearby

Hospitality

How to get there

The map

Links

 

Getting there:


San Galgano lies in the Val di Merse area, about 30 km (19 miles) southwest of Siena. It is a  place easy to reach. 

From Siena: take  the State road  No. 73, towards Massa Marittima  and follow the road signs, (San Galgano is close to Monticiano, about half way between Siena and Massa Marittima). The map

From Rome: take the Autostrada A1 and exit at Valdichiana. Then take the highway towards Siena, when you are in the ring road exit at "San Marco" and follow the instructions above mentioned   The map

From Florence: Take the highway to Siena, when you are in the ring road exit at "San Marco" and follow the instructions above mentioned. The map

The round temple is, like most Italian churches, open in the morning and in the afternoon. The abbey is open all the time.