Piazza della Provvidenza gets it’s name from the oratory (a small chapel) of the same name built for the cult of a lost Madonna and named after the patron saint of Capalbio, San Bernadino, who is also the patron saint of lungs, prayers, and advertisers . It features a number of 16th Century frescos attributed to Pinturicchio and a new 18th Century effigy of the Madonna to keep everybody happy.

On one side of the square is the old mill, Il Frantoio, one of the coolest places to hang out in Capalbio; Its a cultural center and exhibition space upstairs, a terrific bar at the front, and an excellent (if expensive) restaurant at the back. Diagonally opposite are two excellent cafe/restaurants; the more informal Il Beverello, run by old friends of ours, and L’Angolo di Capalbio. So, options!