The Sword in the Stone — An Italian Legend.

Real life San Galgano’s legend of how his faith led his sword through solid rock.

Photo by Paolo Dalmasso.

Siena, Tuscany. Drive south-west for 45 minutes through hills, fields, and tree-lined roads out of a postcard. There are few cars on the snaking asphalt. The road’s last few hundred feet are lined with tall cypresses, a sign a destination is ahead. True…