Montepulciano Tour
Montepulciano: country of wine production on magic hills
Highlights and what’s included
Duration
Places of interest
TUSCANY
Exclusivity
All our tours are PRIVATE, not sharing with other guests.
Languages
English, Spanish, German, French, Italian
- Historical interest 90%
- Fun 100%
- Activity Level 100%
The country of culture, art, wine and food in Tuscany and Siena area.
Montepulciano rises on “Mons Politianus” 600 meters above sea level, from this hill you have a wonderful view of the Tuscan hills.
Your walking tour will start from “Porta al Prato” or from “Porta delle Farine”, otherwise if you prefer, you can begin the visit at the foot of the town, with the sanctuary of the Madonna di San Biagio. This church is a masterpiece of Antonio da Sangallo.
A long and beautiful street called the Corso crosses Montepulciano and this street will bring you at “Piazza Grande”.
Then we reach the Duomo, the town hall and Palazzo Nobili Tarugi.
Very important is a marble column called “Colonna del Marzocco” and you can admire it in Piazza Savonarola. This column also decorates other monument like Palazzo Avignonesi.
Montepulciano is also full of elegant churches designed by Michelozzo who worked for Medici’s family.
Last but not least Montepulciano became touristic destination for being to movie set of New Moon , the sequel of the famous Twight Saga.
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