On a pretty hilltop near Siena, the quaint medieval town of Montepulciano stands proudly over the surrounding countryside. A place full of Renaissance beauty and splendour, Montepulciano is the perfect spot to visit on your travels of Tuscany!
Walk around the many spectacular palaces, ancient churches, market squares and mysterious corners and corridors of this enchanting town! Montepulciano offers superb views of the surrounding Val d’Orcia and Valdichiana for tourists to enjoy when they get here.
Stay in a stunning vacation rental in Montepulciano where you can relax and unwind in peaceful scenery after a few days of touring around the area.
Montepulciano is close to the lovely towns of Pienza and Montalcino as well as the natural outdoor thermal pools of Bagno Vignoni. Despite the famous Hollywood vampire saga film ‘New Moon’ suggesting part of its location in the Tuscan city of Volterra, a lot of the movie was actually filmed here in Montepulciano.
Walk around the many spectacular palaces, ancient churches, market squares and mysterious corners and corridors of this enchanting town! Montepulciano offers superb views of the surrounding Val d’Orcia and Valdichiana for tourists to enjoy when they get here.
Stay in a stunning vacation rental in Montepulciano where you can relax and unwind in peaceful scenery after a few days of touring around the area.
Montepulciano is close to the lovely towns of Pienza and Montalcino as well as the natural outdoor thermal pools of Bagno Vignoni. Despite the famous Hollywood vampire saga film ‘New Moon’ suggesting part of its location in the Tuscan city of Volterra, a lot of the movie was actually filmed here in Montepulciano.
If you’re lucky enough to be passing through this welcoming town in late August, be sure to stand well back and enjoy witnessing the famous barrel rolling race through the town called Bravio delle Botti! This takes place on the last Sunday in August between the eight districts or ‘contrade’ of Montepulciano.
Each contrada wears their own colours and are cheered along by their supporters as they attempt the gruelling feat of pushing a barrel uphill for a kilometre in the hope of winning the race! This thrilling event dates back to the 14th century and only in recent decades was this race changed from a horse race to a barrel one!
Each contrada wears their own colours and are cheered along by their supporters as they attempt the gruelling feat of pushing a barrel uphill for a kilometre in the hope of winning the race! This thrilling event dates back to the 14th century and only in recent decades was this race changed from a horse race to a barrel one!
There are many exquisite vineyards in the area, many of which open their doors for fascinating tours and wine tastings. Be sure to savour the rich flavours of Montepulciano’s famous red wine called ‘Nobile di Montepulciano’.
Taste some of the areas traditional dishes along with this delicious drink as you relax in a small little eatery after a fun day of exploration.
Tour around the many spectacular architectural feats and artworks that adorn Montepulciano. Visit the church of Sant’ Agostino which was designed by the talented Medici employed artist, Michelozzo.
Take a photograph of the beautiful fountain in Piazza Grande and enjoy the enriched experience that will come from immersing yourself in the rich artistic heritage of this marvellous part of Tuscany!
Taste some of the areas traditional dishes along with this delicious drink as you relax in a small little eatery after a fun day of exploration.
Tour around the many spectacular architectural feats and artworks that adorn Montepulciano. Visit the church of Sant’ Agostino which was designed by the talented Medici employed artist, Michelozzo.
Take a photograph of the beautiful fountain in Piazza Grande and enjoy the enriched experience that will come from immersing yourself in the rich artistic heritage of this marvellous part of Tuscany!
Photo credits
picture 1: Alex Pearson / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 2: Scott Williams / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Beckstet / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Alex Pearson / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 2: Scott Williams / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Beckstet / CC BY-SA 3.0
