🌌 At Macinaie you'll find one of the most beautiful skies in Italy – An Astrotourism Experience on Mount Amiata

Imagine looking up at the sky and seeing the Milky Way in all its beauty.
No artificial lights, no noise. Just the silence of the beech forest and an endless carpet of stars above you.

All 'Hotel Le Macinaie, on Mount Amiata, this dream becomes reality.
Our isolated position, at 1.400 meters above sea level, gives us one of the clearest and most spectacular skies in Italy.
For this reason Astronomitaly awarded us the prestigious GOLD Certification "The Most Beautiful Skies in Italy" – Astrotourism Destination, recognizing ourselves as destination of excellence for astrotourism in Italy.

✨ A sky to live, not just to look at

Thanks to the quality of our air and the absence of light pollution, our sky is a true natural spectacle.
Every night, you will be able to admire constellations, planets and the Milky Way like you've never seen them before — both to the naked eye, Both with optical instruments made available during our evenings dedicated to astronomical observation.

Amid the scent of the woods, the silence of the mountains, and the distant lights of the stars, you will live an experience that combines nature, science, and wonder.

🌠 Astrotourism on Mount Amiata

By joining the National Astronomical Tourism Network, the Hotel Le Macinaie is committed to protect and enhance the celestial heritage, promoting experiences dedicated to the discovery of the night sky.
Be it a romantic night under the stars, of a'family activities, or an event dedicated to astronomical photography enthusiasts, each experience is designed to make you feel part of the universe.

🏨 Purchase an evening of stargazing

Experience the thrill of observing the Stars,  Galaxies,  Planets and Nebulae with a professional telescope computerized and a dedicated guideOn the nights of the New Moon it will be possible to dive into the Via Lattea! In the nights of Full moon and visibility of the planets will be able to be taken photographs from the telescope with your smartphone. And with the session of Night Orienteering and Constellation Observation With the naked eye you will learn to orient yourself at night with the help of the stars!