Tuscany Attractions
Montepulciano © Italian Tourist Board
Montepulciano
Montepulciano is Tuscany's highest hilltop town, built along a
narrow limestone ridge at 1,950ft (605m) above sea level. Sheltered
within the town's fortified walls are charming streets packed with
Renaissance-style palaces and churches. Its most celebrated
achievement is its Vino Nobile wines. Also of interest is the
Madonna di San Biagio, a delightful pilgrimage church on the
outskirts of the town. For a dip into Etruscan reliefs and funerary
urns collected by Pietro Bucelli, visit his Palazzo on Via di
Gracciano del Corso 73. For splendid views, take a stroll to the
Palazzo Communale and climb the tower.
Address: Via Ricci 9 (Tourist office);
Opening time: Palazzo Communale tower is open 9am to 2pm, Monday to Saturday.
