The center is situated on the foothills of the north-western hills ofMonte Amiata in a dominating position with respect to the underlying course of theOrcia river and its tributaries, Vivo and Ente.
The municipality covers an area of less than 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi), between the north-west slopes of the volcanic massif ofMonte Amiata and a section of theVal d'Orcia, the point at which creeps from the province ofSiena towards that ofGrosseto. It is bordered to the north by the municipality ofCastiglione d'Orcia and the province of Siena, in the east with the same province and the municipality ofAbbadia San Salvatore, while to the south and west borders the town ofCastel del Piano.
With the exception of units of low hill near the beds of rivers, the region extends mainly in hilly and mountainous odds, but good exposure allows the cultivation of a cultivar of olive,Olivastra Seggianese, called up to elevations of low mountains, managing to produce an oil of excellent quality.[4]
The center was built in the early 10th century as a possession of the abbey of San Salvatore al Monte Amiata, which gave a thousand years after the rights of theAbbey of Saint Antimo.
Seggiano was ruled from Siena starting in the second half of the 13th century, during which exerted strong influences of theSalimbeni family until the 14th and the 15th century onwardsUgurgeri. In 1555, the town became part of theGrand Duchy of Tuscany.
Inside the Town Hall is theCenter for Documentation of Cultural Heritage on Permanent Land, where you can get information on works of art that you can visit in the city, including theMadonna and Child Santi ofMaster of Panzano and two works from the school of the brothersNasini.
Giardino di Daniel Spoerri, located a few kilometers from the village, is a scenic park-museum created by a Swiss artist, where are located many of his sculptures are well integrated in the environment.
In December there is the traditionalOlive Festival during which you can taste local products and visit the historical monuments in the country, including the old mill recently restored and opened to the public. In addition, the City Hall hosts many conferences on the theme of food.
The medieval origins can be traced in the walls built, in large part, the exterior walls of some buildings, access to the village is possible through three doors: Porta di San Gervasio, Porta degli Azzolini and Porta del Mercato.
Is an old collector of rainwater, recently renovated, located in the town center. The interior of this old building is designed to accept an olive plant supported by steel cables that will feed water vapor.
San Bartolomeo: 13th-century church, rebuilt over the centuries. The church has a nave and two aisles, and houses a 14th-century altarpiece attributed to Bulgarini, others attributed to Ugolino Lorenzetti, as well as frescoes of the 16th century.
IncludesSan Bernardino following the transfer inside the shrine, with objects belonging to the saint, previously kept at theConvent of Colombaio.Inside are placed some paintings depicting saints.
Shrine of Our Lady of Charity: Renaissance church at the foot of the country and restored in later periods. The facade in the style is trachyteBaroque; very characteristic is thedome brick. The church has afresco placed on the portal of the Annunciation, while inside there are several altars.
Santa Maria in Villa: church just outside of town, with gabled facade and bell tower. It houses an icon of the Madonna surrounded by frescoes byFrancesco Nasini with figures of angels and saints.
Is a medieval castle located a few miles downstream to the north-west of the country. Thecastle, which shows signs of restructuring the Renaissance, is home to a renowned farm and vineyard owned by the heirs of British writerGraham Greene.
