What to visit near Arcidosso?

Near Arcidosso, start with the centre ancien and the Rocca Aldobrandesca, which houses the museum dedicated to David Lazzaretti, the medieval landscape museum and the MACO, dedicated to Eastern cultures. Allow about 1 h 30 to 2 h if you visit the museums; their opening hours may vary by season, so check before heading up. In the village, also stop by the church of Sant’Andrea and the sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie. To understand the connection between Arcidosso and Lazzaretti, note that the tower of Monte Labbro is farther away and requires a hike: it’s not a visit to add without planning time.

A few minutes away by car, Montelaterone and the pieve of Santa Maria a Lamula offer a quieter medieval stop; access and the church’s opening hours can be irregular. Castel del Piano, about 5 kmis also worth a detour for its alleys and squares, but the visit is mostly done on foot, with no major museum to plan for.

For a slightly fuller outing, go to Santa Fiora, about 8 to 10 km of Arcidosso, about fifteen minutes by car. You can explore its three historic districts, see the terracottas attributed to Della Robbia in the parish church, then head to the Peschiera. Allow 2 à 3 h to stroll and visit; some interiors are not always accessible, so don’t build your whole day around them.