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Montepulciano is located in Tuscany, in the Siena province, 200 km from Rome and 120 km from Florence. It stands on a 605 meters hill between Valdichiana and Valdorcia, and offers wonderful views and a hilly Mediterranean climate, characterized by a reduced temperature range during the year, with mild winter and summer seasons.

Dating back to the Etruscan age, Montepulciano gained grandeur and power in the first centuries of the second millennium, thanks to the clever alliances offered from time to time to the major towns of the region, always fighting each other. After finally entering the Florence state in 1511, Montepulciano lived in the 16th century its "great time", thanks to the works of famous baroque architects like Sangallo and Vignola.

Coming from the South: toll road A1 Firenze-Roma, exit Chiusi-Chianciano Terme, then follow SS146 (about 20 km). Coming from the North: toll road A1 Firenze-Roma, exit Valdichiana, then follow SS 326 (about 20 km). Coming from Siena or from Perugia: motorway Siena-Bettolle-Perugia.

PRINT AS PDF FILEMontepulciano should be visited by slowly walking. If you like some suggestions, you can follow this itinerary:

The main entrance to the town is Porta al Prato (north). Start climbing Via Gracciano nel Corso, bordered by noble buildings, such as Palazzo Avignonesi and Palazzo Cocconi. On the right, the church of S. Agostino (15th century).
Passing by Piazza delle Erbe, take Via Voltaia nel Corso, and look at the fine palaces and at the Chiesa del Gesł.
You are now in Via Opio nel Corso. Take some detours on the small roads to the left, going down to the belvedere, which gives a stunning view of the whole valley.

Come back to Via Opio nel Corso and go on: our shop is at n. 64, and our workshop is on the back road, in Via del Teatro. If you have not yet dropped in, stop by to chat with us.

Continuing on Via Opio nel Corso, you will find on the left the home of Poliziano, one of the main poets of first Renaissance. Following Via del Poliziano, you reach the church of S. Maria dei Servi.
Now start your way back. Via San Donato climbs round the Fortress to reach the wonderful Piazza Grande. This is the town center, atop the hill. You must stop to admire its beauty. The square offers some of the main monuments of the town: the Duomo from the late Renaissance and the Palazzo Comunale from the 14th century.
Taking Via Ricci, you reach the Civic Museum, which exhibits a a valuable collection of paintings from 13th to 17th century.
Coming back to your starting point, you can also look at the churches of S. Francesco (13th century) and of S. Lucia (baroque).
You should not miss to visit the church of S. Biagio, one of the most important creations of Renaissance, masterpiece by Antonio da Sangallo il Vecchio. The church can be reached by car: take the ring road direction Chianciano, then turn right on Viale delle Rimembranze.


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