Ex-monastery of Astino ---

Immersed between the Allegrezza woods and the Benaglia hill, the Val d'Astino welcomes visitors with an atmosphere of peace and serenity. It was certainly no coincidence that in the distant year 1107, Vallombrosan monks chose this enchanting place to build their monastery, accompanied by the suggestive church of the Holy Sepulchre. Between these sacred buildings and the surrounding territory an indissoluble bond was established, so much so that the name Astino became synonymous with both the valley and the monumental complex that stands there. The harmonious organization of space in this corner of paradise seems almost to dictate the rhythm of time, rendering it eternal. Sitting on the vast meadow that embraces the complex, one is captivated by the beauty and quiet of the surrounding landscape, an invitation to contemplation.