Siena - The Crete

The barren rolling hills known as the Crete, which form one of the most impressive and most unusual landscapes in Tuscany, lie southeast of Siena between Taverne d'Arbia and Asciano.

Topography

Much indented by valleys and continually threatened by erosion, the Crete are quite unsuitable for cultivation. A scanty growth of grass offers only meager pasture for sheep.