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Montepulciano Recommended Recommended : Michelin's recommendations

This attractive small town is typical of the Renaissance period and has retained much of its medieval charm. Situated in a remarkable location on the top of a tufa hill which separates the Chiana and Orcia valleys, Montepulciano is famous for its deep-red “vino nobile”, one of the most famous wines in Tuscany. San Biagio church, built in pale golden stone in a delightful setting below the town, is well worth a visit.

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  • Palazzo Nobili-Tarugi (Nobili-Tarugi Palace) Interesting

    P.za Grande I - 53045 Montepulciano

    This majestic Renaissance palace, attributed to Sangallo the Older , comprises a portico and a large doorway with semicircular arches. Six Ionic columns support the pilasters on the upper floor where a loggia is laid out. To the left of the doorway ..

  • Old Town

    Piazza Grande I - 53045 Montepulciano

    The fortified Porta al Prato gives onto the main street, Via Roma, flanked by palaces and churches, which splits to form a loop around the monumental centre, which charms visitors with its unity and harmony.

  • Duomo (Dome)

    P.za Grande I - 53045 Montepulciano

    Built in the 16-17 C, it has an interior of pure and austere lines. To the left of the doorway, the recumbent figure of Bartolomeo Aragazzi is by the Florentine architect Michelozzo and formed part of a tomb whose other element have been dispersed:..

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Restaurants Montepulciano

  • Le Logge del Vignola Comfortable restaurant 

    via delle Erbe 6 I - 53045 Montepulciano

    This small establishment is a good spot in the old town centre. Its tables are a bit cramped but they have smart table settings and well-prepared, regional ingredients are served.

  • La Grotta Comfortable restaurant 

    località San Biagio 16 I - 53045 Montepulciano

    Situated right across from St. Blaise's Church, this hotel in its 16C building makes a picturesque place with its nice summer service in the garden. Traditional Tuscan cuisine.

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