Rocca d'Orcia & Rocca di Tentennano
Rocca di Tentennano
A medieval fortress and stone village on a hilltop opposite Bagno Vignoni; climb the tower for a panorama over the entire Orcia valley.
The Rocca di Tentennano stands on a rocky hilltop beside Castiglione d'Orcia. In the Middle Ages, Siena used it as a military fortress to control the Orcia valley and the Via Francigena, and its five-sided main tower is well preserved. At the foot of the hill, Rocca d'Orcia is a small stone village whose central square has an octagonal ancient well, and its streets are quiet and old-fashioned. Climbing the fortress gives views over Bagno Vignoni, the Orcia valley, and distant Pienza and Monte Amiata, among the best vantage points in the valley. Admission to the fortress is about €4, and opening hours vary by season. It is about 3 km from Bagno Vignoni, a 5-minute drive, so both can be visited in the same half-day.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (shorter in winter; check on site)
Nearby sights
- Bagno Vignoni
- San Quirico d'Orcia
- Podere Belvedere
- Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta
- Cypresses of San Quirico d'Orcia
- Pienza
- Abbazia di Sant'Antimo
- Bagni San Filippo