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 On a small plateau surrounded by rolling, cypress-studded hills, near Colle val d' Elsa (the crystal city), is the "Antico Borgo", the "ancient hamlet" of San Lorenzo, immersed in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence (40 km) and Siena (25 km). Whit its fine views from the patios and the swimming pool, absorb the fields of sunflowers, rows of grapevines, wooded dells and the Castle Rocchetta. |
 The Antico Borgo is situated on a tributary of the ancient "Via Francigena". It was for this that in 1200ad the Borgo was a resting lodge for many merchants and pilgrims who came from the North to travel to Rome. Situated in the heart of the Borgo is the Church of San Lorenzo. This ancient roman church dates back to the 10th century and holds a beautiful 15th century fresco of Pier Francesco Fiorentino. |
 The church is historically noted for the first meeting between San Francesco and San Lucchese, which took place in the year 1210ad. An exceptional discovery was made here at Antico Borgo San Lorenzo in 1963, when digging the foundations to construct a new building. Exquisite silver goblets fashioned by the Longobardi, were unearthed (5th century). |
 This treasure represents one of the more precious antique findings ever found from the era of Longobardi. These "Galognano" treasures are jealously kept in the museum of History in Colle val d'Elsa and can be viewed when visiting the museum. In a veil of mystery, which surrounds the Borgo, we can experience guaranteed tranquillity and quiet sojourn immersed in nature and an atmosphere of antiquity. |
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