SURROUNDINGSWe’re very close to the main artistic and cultural attractions of Tuscany |
AREZZO
only 25 minutes far from our apartment Villa La Torricella
Arezzo, a wealthy Tuscan city, rises on a hill where four valleys meet: Tiberina Valley, Casentino, Valdarno and Valdichiana. The centre of Arezzo preserves a number of wonderful monuments, churches, palaces and museums such as “La Basilica di San Francesco”, in which is preserved a cycle of frescoes of “Leggenda della Vera Croce” by Piero della Francesca. You can also find Medici Fortress, Roman amphitheatre, Church of San Francesco with Cimabue’s crucifix. You can’t miss this place!
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CORTONA
Only 40 minutes far from our apartment Villa La Torricella
Cortona, enclosed by a city wall, was built on a 600 meters high hill. This elevated position guarantees a breath-taking view on Valdichiana’s landscape, giving also a glimpse of the Trasimeno Lake. The city has lots of sightseeings to offer, such as Museum Diocesano, Museum of Etruscan Academy, Archeologic Park, Sanctuary of Santa Margherita and Girifalco Fortess.
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SIENA
Only 40 minutes far from our apartment Villa La Torricella
Siena is an ancient medieval city surrounded by city walls. The entire city of Siena was built around Piazza del Campo (one of the most beautiful squares of Italy), where twice a year there is a big event called Palio (2nd of July and 16th of August). There are countless churches, museums, and palaces to visit around the city: Battistero, Church of San Domenico, National Art Gallery, Church of Santa Maria dei Servi, Church of San Francesco, Oratory of San Bernardino, House of Santa Caterina and Medici Fortress. There is only one thing left to say, go and explore this stunning city!
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PIENZA
Only 45 minutes far from our apartment Villa La Torricella
In the heart of Tuscany is located the city of Pienza, a small village which dominates on the whole of Orcia Valley, with a breath-taking view! Pienza is characterized by monuments, churches, palaces and streets which have very special names such as Via dell’Amore (Street of Love), Via della Fortuna (Street of Luck), Via del Bacio (Street of Kiss), Via Buia (Dark Street). Not only unusual street names, but also the amazing Pecorino of Pienza is a signature of the town. Pienza is full of history, culture and authentic flavours, that can’t be missed.
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MONTEPULCIANO
Only 35 minutes far from our apartment Villa La Torricella
Montepulciano is a lovely town of the Renaissance age, at the turn of Valdichiana and Valdorcia. The best way to visit the historic centre is to walk along starting from Porta al Prato, in the lower part of the town, up to the hill, where is located Piazza Grande. There are plenty of palaces, handicraft workshops and churches. Let’s not forget about the very famous wine of Montepulciano. This is the perfect location for those who love wine and history!
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