Abbazia di San Galgano photo spot

San Galgano is located in the beautiful Val de Merse just 35 km south of Siena and can be best reached by car; it is a trip that takes approximately 50 minutes. Drive towards Rosia, which is about 20 km south of Siena, take a right and then follow the signs. The place has two sights of interest: the monastery including the enormous church without a roof and the Hermitage of Monte Siepi where, the legend tells us that San Galgano retired around 1170 to live as a hermit. As a symbol of peace he embedded his sword in a stone, which can still be seen today.