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Castel Monastero Monastero d’Ombrone The glorious past of Castel Monastero, today a luxury resort just a few kilometres from Siena, can be seen all around. Back in the 11th century it was a monastery surrounded by the peace and quiet of the hills near Siena. It then became a castle and the country residence of the noble Chigi family, and later a romantic hamlet in the Tuscan countryside. The Monasterii Spa offers various treatments, always personalized. Particularly effective for relaxing and purifying the body or draining excess fluids is the sea-oil tank, with a very high salt density. The gastronomic offer includes breakfasts in the charming little square of the village, informal lunches at Cantina Toscana, located in medieval cellars, where for centuries the Chianti of the estate has aged, aperitifs in the square, and dinner at the gourmet restaurant Contrada, where the charm and elegance of the location are the common denominator of its sophisticated menus. we lln e s s 322