| Closures | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Tuscany | |
| Territory | Crete Senesi | |
| Altitude | 401 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 90 (estimate / 2016) | |
| Name inhabitants | manhole covers | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0577 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 53041 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Closures is a village of the Tuscany.
To know
Chiusure is a small village halfway between the cities of Buonconvento is Asciano, on a road that winds through the Crete Senesi in province of Siena. The area around Chiusure is full of majestic cypress trees and probably has one of the most beautiful views in all of Tuscany.
When to go
As of February 2020, the main reasons many visitors go to Chiusure are to see the beautiful views and visit the abbey.
Background
The hamlet of Chiusure developed around the ancient church, Sant'Angelo in Luco, which already existed in the eighth century. Bernardo Tolomei founded the Benedictine Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore in 1319 and Antonio di Meo Tolomei, a member of a noble family who owned property in the surrounding area, acquired the village of Chiusure in 1333 and donated the land and houses to the villagers .
How to orient yourself
Chiusure (Asciano): full screen map.How to get
By car
The best access is by car and when you reach the city there is parking available on the roads around the city as well as at the abbey. Closures is located 30 minutes south of Siena by car on the via Cassia (SR2) for Buonconvento, a very nice village, or via Asciano on the SP438. In both cases, you will take the SP431 for the rest of the route until you see a sign for a crossroads for Chiusure via the Provincial Road of Pecorile (SP60). Chiusure is located between Buonconvento and Asciano - 6 km from Asciano and 8 km from Buonconvento.
On the train
A local train called "Asciano - M. Oliveto M." (Asciano - Monte Oliveto Maggiore) goes up to the Asciano stop; another train goes to Buonconvento. Then you can take a taxi (Cassioli, 0577 71 82 73 in Asciano; Lorenzetti, 0577 80 60 94 or Tistoni, 333 3584410 in Buonconvento).
By bus
SITA connects a bus of Line 109 / A every day from Siena, departing from Porta Ovile at 13:58 (winter) or 14:12 (summer) and Porta Pispini at 14:01 (winter) or 14:14 (summer) and arriving at 14: 50/15: 05. However, the only bus that returns to Siena from Chiusure leaves at 06:55 (regardless of the season) and arrives at Porta Pispini at 07:44, thus making it necessary to stay one night in Chiusure or in the immediate vicinity.
On foot
If you are planning to hike through the Crete Senesi, plan carefully. The region is a semi-desert with no shade. Make sure you take plenty of water, especially in hot weather, and use plenty of sunscreen.
How to get around
What see
1 Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore (The abbey is located about 110 meters below the hamlet on the hillside. It's a 1km drive or a steep 1,600 steps from the abbey from the city center, and if you go down, you also have to go up, which is challenging on hot summer days. So if you are coming from the hamlet, you may prefer to take a short walk if you have a car. However, if you are coming from Asciano or Buonconvento, as most visitors do, you can drive to the abbey parking lot if you have a car or walk uphill from the bus stop.), ☎ 39 0577 707611, fax: 39 0577 707670. Active monastery built in 1300 which includes beautiful and famous frescoes by Luca Signorelli, Michelangelo's master, in the cloister. There are also frescoes by the Sienese painter Antonio Bazzi, called "Il Sodoma" ("The sodomite"). After seeing those, it is worth looking at the beautiful woodwork inlay in the choir.- 2 Rocca Tolomei.
- Church of San Michele Arcangelo.
Events and parties
What to do
The beauty of the area's views and the cypress-laden hills around the monastery encourage quiet contemplation and appreciation of nature.
Shopping
In the abbey there is a souvenir shop and an operational cellar. They sell wine and olive oil produced on the Monte Oliveto Maggiore property and many other natural remedies produced by the Benedictine monks of Orte. The monks of the abbey produce wine and a herbal liqueur called "Flora di Monteoliveto". It is on sale in the Abbey Liquoreria and can also be ordered for delivery in Italy on the abbey's website.
In the village of Chiusure there is a small grocery store and a café.
The Mocine winery is located 4 km from the city, on the road to Asciano. It produces 25,000 bottles of wine annually and, while it sells in the area, it also exports globally.
How to have fun
Where to eat
There are many other fantastic places to eat in the area, including the Canonica in Castiglion del Bosco between Buonconvento and Montalcino; the Castle and the Osteria Delle Crete in San Giovanni; and Divine Love in Asciano.
Average prices
- Locanda Paradiso, Via Porta Senese 25 - Closures.
open for lunch and dinner. It serves classic Tuscan dishes. - La Terrazza Osteria Pizzeria, Via della Piazze 3 - Asciano.
- La Torre Restaurant, Provincial Road 451, 88 - Monte Oliveto (Near the abbey). open every day except Tuesday.
open for lunch and dinner. It serves classic Tuscan dishes.Where stay
- 1 Hospitality Abbey of Monte Oliveto, ☎ 39 0577 707652, @[email protected]. The abbey offers accommodation to those seeking physical and spiritual rest; all are invited to take part in the liturgy during their stay. There is also a camping area near the monastery, although it may be reserved for young people. If you plan to call for reservations, do so between 09:30 and 12:00 or 16:00 and 17:30, every day except Sundays and Church holidays.
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