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building of public architecture from the end of
Siena XIII century), the Loggias from the Popolo Square
(with arches from the XIV and XV centuries), the
Cathedral in neoclassic style (built on an antique
church from the XI century), the Sanctuary of
Madonna of the rescue(built in the XVII century
on a church from the XV century), the Saint Edi-
gio’s church (the church of Siena’s people, from
the XIV century), and the beautiful churches
from the XIV century of Saint Agostino (with fres-
coes of the Siena’s school from the XIV century)
and Saint Francesco, with the annex Convents
opened to beautiful cloisters.
Curiosity: Vignoli Bath: renowned thermal lo-
cality, it is worth to take a bath in one thermal Business Proposals in Tuscany
establishment. Its water have important curable
properties.
Sant’Antimo: the religious ceremonies are of par-
ticular suggestion which are celebrated in Latin,
together with Gregorian songs in medieval music
tones.
Montalcino: renowned locality for the produc-
tion of Brunello of Montalcino. It is good to make
village with an elegant Renaissance palaces, a break in one of the many cellars in the territory.
antique churches, splendid squares and small 4th Day: Arezzo
From Tastings hidden angles. From Montepulciano, you can (70 km from Chianciano & 70 km from Siena)
enjoy a fairy landscape of the Val d’Orcia and
to Frescoes Val di Chiana. The village can be visited on foot. Arezzo: the historic center is rich of history and
monuments from roman era. We will right away
4 days Right after you pass the gates of Montepulciano, go on foot and visit with the guide the Pieve of
a break in the underground city for a mini tour
with a degustation. The tour in the cellars is sug- Saint Maria Assunta, a splendid example of Ro-
manic with a beautiful politic of Pietro Loren-
gestive and lasts 30 min. at the end of the visit
1st Day: Siena it is possible to taste the wine of their cellars, zetti from Siena and the Grande Square with
The tour begins from the splendid Siena and included also the Vin Santo and some toast. For the Vasari Loggias.Don’t miss the church of S.
most precisely from the Square San Domenico. those who like to buy typical products is at dis- Domenico with the splendid “painted Cross”
You will lose yourself in the alleys through the posal. of Cimabue and the basilica of Saint Francesco
street Banchi di Sopra you can reach the Square Lunch in a cellar based on typical local products. where tourists from all around the world arrive
SAlimbeni on which background rises the Palace In the afternoon a visit of Pienza, considered the to admire the Frescoes of Piero della Francesca.
A goodbye lunch based on typical local products
Salimbeni from the fourteenth century today a ideal city of urban planning. The cathedral is in
seat of the Mount of Paschi of Siena. the center of the city. To visit the Palace Picco- and return to the origin destination.
The Palace Tolomei the most antique private pal- lomini a summer residence of Pope Pio and the
ace of the city: exists from the 1205 year today is palace Borgia. The center’s streets offer pieces Curiosity: Arezzo: not everybody knows that
a seat of the Savings Bank of Florence. on the val d’Orcia which deserve to be photo- Arezzo was the set where Benigni filmed the
In the Duomo Square rises the Cathedral, one of graphed. movie “La vita è bella”. Folklore: Saracino is the
the most splendid creations of the gothic Italian typical medieval tournament of Arezzo; every
first weekend of the month, there is also the Fair
architecture, absolutely between the most beau- Curiosity: Pienza: every Sunday in the square
tiful in Italy which main attraction is the unique there is a market of product at 0 km. the Pienza’s of antiquities.
Floor, but is discovered only in some periods pecorino is an excellence of the culinary of the
of the year. The tour of the cathedral normally zone. Val d'Orcia Colline Toscane - Tuscany Hills
includes the Piccolomini Library. The tour con-
cludes in Square of the Field between the most 3rd Day: Tour Val D’orcia - Bagno Vignoni -
beautiful medieval squares, of a big scenograph- Sant’antimo and Montalcino
ic effect with its characteristic form of seashell, (45 km journeys from Chianciano - 45 km from Siena)
where the historic Palio of Siena runs. During the The visit starts from a “jewel”: Vignoni Bath a
day a break for lunch in a typical cellar of Siena. very famous thermal locality characteristic for its
square-stroll from which flows thermal water at
Curiosity: Siena: the Palio of Siena, the famous 52 grades! Proceeding to the splendid Abbey of 63
Horse Race in the Square of Fields is organized S.Antimo which the legend wants to be found-
two times a year and brings tourists from all ed by Carlo Magno and then rebuilt during the
around the world. Romanian era in onyx and alabaster. Rich of art
Siena has 17 contradas and each has its own his- operas, S.Antimo hosts the new French Order of
tory and emblem. Typical dish: the pici and pan- the monks of Cluny which has here its own cen-
forte od Siena. tral seat. Lunch in a cellar in Val d’Orcia.
The visit continues in the afternoon with Mon-
2nd Day: Montepulciano and Pienza talcino: walking through the city you can admire
(30 km from Chianciano & 60 km from Siena) many architectonic works of Middle Age, start-
Montepulciano is a medieval city of rare beau- ing from the walls of belt which still conserve
ty which for sure should be visited! An unique the antique gates and towers, the Town hall (a
Eno-Gastronomia, il meglio della regione Wines & Gastronomy, the best of region