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Arriving by car from the north
Take the Highway A1 and get off at the exit Valdichiana (no. 28). Turn left in the direction of Montepulciano-Chiusi. Arriving at Torrita di Siena (circa 5 km) at the first (and only) traffic light turn left following the road sign for Montepulciano. In Montepulciano (circa 8 km) follow the road sign for Pienza (s.s.146) and at the intersection called the Bivio di San Biagio follow the marker for Montorio that is on the right 50 metres from the intersection.
Arriving by car from the south
Take the Highway A1 (Autostrada del Sole) and get off at the exit Chiusi-Chianciano (no. 29). Follow the road sign for Chianciano Terme (circa 10 km). Pass through Chianciano and drive on to Montepulciano (circa 9 km). Arriving in Montepulciano you will find an intersection called the Bivio di San Biagio. There you will find a marker indicating the private road for Montorio 50 metres ahead of you.
The train station nearest to Montorio is the Chiusi-Chianciano Station (circa 22 km from Montorio). In front of the station there is a taxi stand where a taxi can be hired or directly opposite the station is an Avis car-rental.
From Montepulciano to Montalcino
This particular area of Tuscany is famous for its numerous cities of art, for the production of red wine (Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano) and for the beauty of the countryside. We suggest visits to Pienza, situated just 10 kilometres from Montepulciano, to Monticchiello, to Bagno Vignoni famous for its unique urban layout, where in fact in the very centre of town is a sulphur bath. Another interesting town is San Quirico d'Orcia where it's possibile to visit the Italian gardens.
Not far away is Montalcino, famous the world over for the production of "brunello", an excellent red wine, while just 10 kilometres further on is the splendid Monastery of Sant'Antimo where every day visitors can participate in the mass, which is celebrated with Gregorian chants. Another magnificent monastery well worth visiting is the one in Monteoliveto Maggiore.
A small architectural jewel, Pienza is a Unesco World Heritage
site. At the beginning of the 15th century Pope Pius II commissioned the architect
Rossellino to transform Pienza into the ideal town, after which he established there his
summer residence. In the main square it's possible to visit the Cathedral, Palazzo
Piccolomini, the pope's summer residence and the Diocesan Museum. Pienza overlooks the
gentle hills of Val d'Orcia, an acknowledged artistic site and nature park.
A Medieval town renowned for its
history and its position overlooking Val d'Orcia. Interesting sites worth visiting include
the Fortezza, the Diocesan Civic Museum, the historical centre and countless churches
located inside the city walls.
Nowadays Montalcino is renowned the world over for the production of Brunello, a superb red vintage wine.
25 kilometres away from
Montepulciano is Cortona, a delightful city of art situated 600 metres ASL, from where
visitors can enjoy magnificent views over the valley below. Though the town is of Medieval
origin it also bears numerous visible traces of Renaissance influence. Well worth visiting
are the Santa Margherita sanctuary, the cloistered convent founded by San Francesco, the
town hall, the Diocesan museum and Palazzo Casali.
Impossible not to visit Siena, which is also famous for
the Palio, held every year on 2 July and 16 August. Siena is 60 kilometres away from
Montepulciano and visitors should reserve at least a whole day for visiting the Museums
(Municipal Museum, Museo delle papesse, Santa Maria della Scala, the Pinacoteca etc), the
churches (the Cathedral, San Domenico, San Francesco etc), the magnificent Piazza del
Campo and the Torre del Mangia.
The Chianti region extends over an area between Siena and Florence and is famous for its magnificent countryside, its wines and its Medieval towns. We also suggest visits to Monteriggioni, a Medieval town where a historical pageant is held every year in the month of July; to San Gimignano, known as the city of towers; and to Gaiole, Greve and Radda..
Situated 50 kilometres from Montepulciano, Arezzo, an
important town of Etruscan origin, is characterised by a blend of Medieval and Renaissance
styles. Well worth seeing are the Piero della Francesca frescoes, the Cathedral and the
historical centre. Moreover the first weekend of every month the streets of the town are
lined with the stalls of one of Italy's most important antique fairs.
Just 25 kilometres away from Villa Poggiano Tuscany
borders with Umbria, another splendid region located in the very heart of Italy. From
Montepulciano follow directions for Cortona, a city of art well worth a visit, after which
the road skirts Lago Trasimeno as far as Perugia, Umbria's main town, famous for the
production of chocolate and cashmere. In an area of just a few square kilometres it's
possible to visit the towns of Assisi, Deruta, Todi, Spello, Spoleto and Orvieto.
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please contact:
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9425 Whispering Sands
West Olive, MI 49460
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
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