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Castello Leonina Relais lies in the midst of the famous “crete”, one of the most
striking landscapes in Tuscany. A 13th century fortress, once the home of the
Chigi family it was used as a summer residence by Cardinal Fabio Chigi who later
became Pope Alexander VII.
Situated between Siena and Asciano, thanks to careful restoration lasting a number
of years, in 2003 Castello Leonina was returned to its previous splendour. Since
then it has offered its guests the opportunity to enjoy peace and tranquillity
in an historic setting of great beauty. | |
The Hotel, the restaurant “Le Terrazze”, the Meeting Centre and the Wellness
Centre, all in one facility far from the noise and pollution of the city, the
ideal place to relax and enjoy your stay be it for work or for pleasure.
The quality of our service and particular attention to detail, make any stay
an enriching and prestigious experience. We offer a comfortable environment plus
that little extra something to make our guests feel completely at home.
Functionality combined with relaxation, the perfect blend, exactly what today’s
convention participants are looking for. |
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Fabio Chigi (Siena 1599 – 1667)
Papacy 1655 – 1667
The most important piece of architecture erected during Pope Alexander’s papacy
was the Colonnade in Saint Peter’s Square in Rome, planned and built between 1657
and 1667 by Gianlorezo Bernini. | |
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The Chigi family were the patrons of many fine pieces of architecture to be found
in the Province of Siena amongst them: the Bernini Chapel dedicated to the “Madonna
del Voto” in Siena’s Cathedral, | |
Palazzo Chigi Zondadari, Villa Chigi in Vico Bello designed by Peruzzi, Villa
Cetinale , Palazzo Chigi in San Quirico d’Orcia with its fine gardens known as
“Horti Leonini”. |
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