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Montepulciano
Located in the province of Siena, Montepulciano is renowned above all for its imposing Renaissance palazzos and its "Vino Nobile". The Etruscan-era cellars are open to visitors every day.
Pienza
Situated between Montepulciano and Montalcino, Pienza is a medieval borgo dating from the 15th century. Very much worth seeing in this little Renaissance jewel in the heart of Tuscany are the Duomo, the Piazza Pio II, the Palazzo Borgia and the Church of San Francesco.
Montalcino
Noted for its "Brunello di Montalcino" wine, Montalcino is situated on an enchanting hilltop at an altitude of 564 metres and retains intact the feel of an Medieval borgo. The hamlet is part of the so-called Art, Nature and Culture Reserve of the Val d'Orcia.
Monteriggioni
Also located on the road leading to Siena is the Medieval borgo of Monteriggioni, which is surrounded by walls erected in the 13th century. Here, in early summer each year, a Medieval Feast is staged, allowing you to immerse yourself in the spirit of those long-gone times. If you are visiting Monteriggioni, it is very much also worth visiting San Gimignano and Siena on the same day.
Volterra
Città dell’alabastro, in cui è possibile ammirare la Piazza dei Priori, la Cattedrale e gli scavi etruschi.
San Galgano Abbey
The evocative complex of San Galgano Abbey, famous for its lack of a roof, is located not far from the road that leads to Massa Marittima and Siena.
Versilia
Easily reached along the so-called "Autostrada del Sole" motorway, Versilia is the closest stretch of coast to Florence. Versilia links the delightful Apuan Alps to the seaside, where there is a series of bathing resorts with fine golden sands. Versilia plays host to the famous marble quarries from which Michelangelo got the block he used to sculpt his David. Close by are numerous other attractive towns such as Viareggio, Lido di Camaiore, Marina di Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi, Marina di Massa and Massa Carrara. |
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