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Southern Tuscany
Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza,
S. Quirico d’Orcia, Sarteano, Siena

Eastern Tuscany
Arezzo, Castiglion Fiorentino, Chiusi,
Cortona

Umbria
Città della Pieve, Orvieto, Perugia.

Northern Lazio & the Maremma
Acquapendente, Bolsena, Pitigliano,
Sorano, Viterbo

Southern Tuscany

MONTALCINO

This small town is situated on a hill covered with olive groves and the famous Brunello vineyards dominating the Asso, Ombrone and
Arbia valley. It is surrounded by fortified walls, topped by a pentagonal shaped fortress from 1361 and defined by beautiful Sienese style
buildings and churches. The Museo Civico e Diocesano d’arte sacra boasts an impressive collection of Sienese paintings. A stroll through
Montalcino’s charming streets and piazzas is a must if you want to savor Tuscany at its best.

		Festivals & Events Last Sunday of October Feast of the Thrush This festival brings closure to the success or failure of the hunting party that departed amidst a festive celebration on the second Sunday in August. All residents of the city participate in this colorful combination of historic tradition, gastronomic feats of grandeur, music, and dance. Second weekend of September Week of Honey Second weekend of August (usually on Sunday) Tournaments for the opening of the Hunting Season

MONTEPULCIANO

Perched on the crest of a volcanic hill, since the sixth century, this town has numerous religious and secular buildings highly influenced
by Florentine Renaissance architecture and is the birth place of the famous poet Politian. A stroll through the old town and a visit
through the Piazza Grande will charm any visitor. The views of the town and its environs from the tower of the Town Hall are
magnificent. The Church of the Madonna di San Biagio just outside the Porta al Prato is a renaissance masterpiece by Antonio da
Sangallo and a highlight of Montepulciano. The town is also famous for its Vino Nobile, a delightful red wine that is the essence of
Tuscan wines.

		Festivals & Events 14th and 15th of August Main town square Feast of the Assumption and popular festival of the Bruscello tree Last Sunday of August Bravio delle Botti A competition among the contrade involving rolling barrels through the streets of the historic town.

		PIENZA Pienza is a Renaissance city of architect Rossellino and Pope Pius II Piccolomini. The historic town centre is striking and a unique expression of the thoughtful planning for an ideal city that would bring together the civil and religious authorities. The Palazzo Piccolomini and the views of the Val d’Orcia from its courtyard are breathtaking in every season. The Cathedral is worth a visit and a stroll in the narrow streets of Pienza is a must. Don’t forget to taste the Pecorino cheese selections that add to the fame of this delightful Tuscan town. Festivals & Events Every Friday Morning Food market First Sunday of September Fiera del Cacio A Pecorino Cheese Festival Usually starts the last Saturday of June and runs eight days and nights Incontri in Terra di Siena These meetings in the Lands of Siena are a series of special musical performances that are staged on an estate named La Foce

		S. QUIRICO D’ORCIA In the heart of the magnificent Val d’Orcia, S. Quirico is strategically located along the Via Cassia and the Via Francigena and is encircled by medieval fortified walls. A stop should be made at the Collegiata dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta with its magnificent Romanesque-Gothic doorways as well as at the churches of the Misericordia and Santa Maria di Vitaleta, at the Palazzo Pretorio (town hall) and at Palazzo Chigi. The Horti Leonini gardens are a splendid example of giardini all’italiana. They were designed in 1540 and periodically host temporary contemporary sculpture exhibits. Festivals & Events Month of June Feast of Barbarossa Competitions among locals waving flags and performing archery challenges in costume.

		SARTEANO This interesting town was a pre-Etruscan and then Roman settlement that became a wealthy medieval town. Today it still boasts a tenth century castle, the beautiful church of San Francesco and many more palaces and churches worth a visit. Of special interest are also archaeological Etruscan sites and the Civic and Archaeological Museum. Festivals & Events Every year on August 15 Giostra del Saracino A procession in historical costume followed by a contest on horseback between the ancient rivals from the five Contrade.

		SIENA A unique city of narrow gothic streets lined with palaces and patrician mansions which converge on the famous Piazza del Campo. The collection of art and architecture that compose this city is astounding and unique in the world: visits to the Piazza del Campo and Town Hall are a must. The gothic Cathedral or Duomo is famous for its faade, the pavement, pulpit and stalls and the phenomenal early renaissance art collection. The Picture Gallery or Pinacoteca boast a great collection of thirteenth and sixteenth century Sienese paintings. Great walks and great shopping as well! Festivals & Events July 2 and August 16 Palio of Siena A world famous horse race on the Piazza del Campo where the different contrade compete for glory. A unique experience and the most famous of Italian Palios. Throughout the month of July Classical music concerts In medieval courtyards and palaces in the heart of Siena. July 24th through August 8th Siena Jazz Festival