Surroundings
Montepulciano
One of the jewels of the Italian Renaissance is called the "Pearl of the sixteenth century". Masters and architects have, with their work, contributed to give importance and wealth to the city. The beautiful churches such as San Biagio, Il Duomo and beautiful Renaissance palaces are located along the course of the village.Do not forget to visit the cellars and taste the famous Nobile Montepulciano wine.
Montalcino
This part of Tuscany is famous for the many cities of art, for the exceptional wines (Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano) and for the beauty of the landscapes. We suggest you to visit at only 10/15 km from Montepulciano: Monticchiello, Bagno Vignoni (in the center of the village there is a pool of sulphurous water), San Quirico d'Orcia where you can visit an important example of Italian garden (Horti Leonini). Not far away is Montalcino, famous worldwide for its wine: Brunello di Montalcino.
Pienza
An architectural jewel recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage site, had its actual birth at the beginning of the '400 when Pope Pius II asked Rossellino to redesign Pienza as the ideal city on a human scale and made it his summer residence. In the city you can visit the cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini, the Residence of Pope Pius II, and the diocesan museum. Pienza overlooks the hills of the Val d'Orcia: the landscape's distinctive aesthetics, flat chalk plains out of which rise almost conical hills with fortified settlements on top, inspired many artists.
Chianciano
Spa town rich in mineral waters with healing action, located about 550 meters above sea level offers all the climatic and tourist benefits resulting from its happy geographical position. Chianciano Terme has preserved in its interior a significant amount of green in thermal parks and public gardens, villas and hotels and is now among the most important spas in Europe.