Hotel Athena

Seasonal Tuscan dishes, deli, house wine, antipasto display

Historic 11th-century church, stop on Via Francigena, lovely decor

Basilica houses relics of St. Catherine, including her head and thumb.

Gothic cathedral with ornate sculptures and richly decorated interior

Panoramic city views from atop an unfinished church facade

Pici pasta, gnocchi, and Tuscan beef stew served

Classic Tuscan dishes & huge wine list in cellar

Books, paintings, antiques, refined Tuscan cooking, great wine list

Gothic masterpiece with frescoes, Torre del Mangia, views

Chic rooms, great breakfast, helpful hosts, central location