During their stay guests can choose
several important historical, artistic, archeological and naturalistic
itineraries: Siena, Pienza, Monticchiello, Chianciano spa, S.Albino spa,
Chiusi
(Etruscan city with an important museum) and of course Montepulciano, "the
pearl of sixteenth
century".
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MONTEPULCIANO Masters and architects with their masterpieces enriched and gave importance to Montepulciano, known as "the pearl of sixteenth century". Marvellous churches such as San Biagio and the Duomo and stunning Renaissance palaces are all over the town. |
Montepulciano is also well-known for its cultural activities such as the "Cantiere
dell'Arte" (classical music and theatre), the "Bravio delle Botti" (a
typical country town festival) and the " Bruscello". Do not forget to visit the cellars to taste the famous wine Nobile di Montepulciano. |
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FROM
MONTEPULCIANO TO MONTALCINO
This area of Tuscany is well-known for its several cities of art, for its extraordinary wines (the Brunello di Montalcino and the Nobiie di Montepulciano) and for the beauty of its landscapes. Just 10/15 kms from |
Montepulciano,
we suggest to reach and visit Monticchiello, Bagno Vignon, San Quirico
d'Orcia
(here you can visit an important
Italian garden - Horti Leonini).
Montalcino, worldwide famous for its wine Brunello di Montalcino is not far. |
PIENZA This is a fifteenth century architectonic jewel that Unesco named as a "humanity cultural heritage". Pope Pio II asked the Rossellino to create Picnza as an ideal small town and it soon became his summer residence. You can visit the Duomo, the Palazzo Piccolomini, Pope Pio II residence and |
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the diocesan
museum. Pienza is surrounded by the hills of Val D'Orcia, a natural and artistic park. |
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CHIANCIANO
A health spa rich in mineral waters, it is 550 meters on sea level and offers all climate and tourism advantages. Chianciano Terme preserved its green spa parks, public gardens, hotels and villas and it is today one of the most important spa centres in Europe. |