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Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore

Asciano, Italy

History

A Benedictine abbey of red brick in a cypress wood above the clay hills of the Crete Senesi. Its great cloister is painted with the life of St Benedict by Luca Signorelli and Sodoma. Entry is free; monks still live here.

Nearest town
Asciano, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
43.1755, 11.5442

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Il TreccoloCampsite
    5 km from Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Podere il CasaleCampsite
    17 km from Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La Buca VecchiaMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore · 7 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-FiFree
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  • La Lappola AgriturismoCampsite
    18 km from Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-FiFree
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  • Spazio FossatelloMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore · 22 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
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  • ColleverdeCampsite
    25 km from Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore
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All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore?

Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore is in Asciano, Italy, at GPS 43.1755, 11.5442. It is about 7 km from Buonconvento.

Can you camp near Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Il Treccolo, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore?

Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Crete Senesi, Montepulciano and Cortona.

What is there to see near Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore?

Places worth a stop nearby: Val d'Orcia cypresses (14 km), Pienza (15 km), Bagno Vignoni (17 km) and Abbey of Sant’Antimo (20 km).

When is the best time to visit Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)