Casa indipendente a Località Ponte a Macereto, Monticiano (S

Hilly, wooded central-Tuscany landscape on the Val di Merse; mixed woodland and agricultural land typical of the Chianti-Senese transition. The Fiume Merse runs through the local valley system. The medieval Abbey of San Galgano (the roofless abbey and the Montesiepi chapel with the sword in the stone) is in the neighbouring comune of Chiusdino and lies within about 15 km. Thermal springs at Bagni di Petriolo are in the Merse valley close to Monticiano. The area is part of the landscape of the Colline Metallifere (the metalliferous hills) on the western side of the province. No ski lifts nearby; the nearest city with major services and a railway connection is Siena to the northeast (outside the 15 km radius). The local economy is rural with small villages, olive groves, vineyards and woodland.