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Villa Sambuco, a beautifully renovated 19th-century farmhouse transformed into a lavish private retreat. Adorned with unique contemporary artworks from the owner’s collection, this villa boasts 6 air-conditioned bedrooms, offering an unparalleled experience in the heart of Tuscany.
Featuring a private gym and a solar-heated infinity pool overlooking the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site valley, Villa Sambuco is the ultimate escape for the summer of 2022.
Picture yourself savoring a glass of Brunello wine while taking in the mesmerizing panorama of the Val d’Orcia.
Located in southern Tuscany, the Val D’Orcia is a pristine region stretching from the hills south of Siena to the iconic cone-shaped Monte Amiata, once an active volcano. Characterized by gently rolling hills, cultivated fields, and the distinctive clay-colored crete senesi, this area offers enchanting and almost otherworldly landscapes. In 2004, the Val D’Orcia was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding cultural and natural significance.
The landscape of the Val D’Orcia was meticulously crafted by the merchants of Siena during the 14th and 15th centuries. Carefully planned to be both functional and visually stunning, the fields showcase a kaleidoscope of colors throughout the seasons, ranging from vibrant greens to earthy browns, punctuated by pops of red from wildflowers. The tradition of planting roses to adorn vineyards and cypress trees to delineate routes and landmarks began during this period, creating a striking contrast against the pale backdrop.
One of the most notable examples of planned urban design in the region is Pienza, named after its founder, Pope Pius II. Commissioned in 1459, Bernardo Rossellino was tasked with expanding the village and transforming it into an ideal city, complete with a cathedral and civic palaces surrounding a central piazza.
The Val d’Orcia’s strategic importance and its historical connections with Siena are intertwined with the Via Francigena, a medieval pilgrimage route from Rome to France. This route played a crucial role in the development of churches and monasteries along its path, such as the Collegiata of San Quirico and the Abbey of Sant’Antimo.
The idyllic portrayal of people living harmoniously with nature in the Valdorcia luxury villa’s landscape has inspired artists from the Siennese School and has significantly influenced the evolution of landscape art.
