Within the oldest part of the historical centre of San Quirico d 'Orcia, near the main square and the most important monuments of the town, we find "La Dimora del Poeta ". It looks onto the main street, the old route of the Via Francigena, it is a few steps from the XIV century old "Grancia " (fortified castle) of Santa Maria della Scala and the Romanesque church of Santa Maria ad Hortos.