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Tour classico Montepulciano<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Tour Montepulciano and Pienza<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The tour takes place in one day<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"\u00a0Montepulciano<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"\u00a0\u00a0Maximum duration 5 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"\u00a0\u00a0Difficulty easy route<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tour description<\/h3>\n

Montepulciano, Pienza<\/strong><\/p>\n

Montepulciano enjoys a suggestive panorama as it is located on a hill that separates the Valdichiana from the Val d\u2019Orcia.<\/p>\n

Of Etruscan origins, it boasts important civil and religious buildings that have contributed to enrich its artistic and architectural beauties, \u201cthe Pearl of the Renaissance\u201d<\/strong>. An example is the Temple of San Biagio<\/strong>, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. In the upper part of the city it is located Piazza Grande, the monumental center of Montepulciano<\/strong>, overlooked by important buildings including; Palazzo Comunale, Palazzo Tarugi, the Cathedral and Palazzo Contucci.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Montepulciano is known for the production of Vino Nobile<\/strong>, obtained from carefully selected grapes. Montepulciano is the city of the \"Bravio\"<\/strong> of the barrels, which is divided into the historic center, the 8 districts contain the victory by rolling barrels of 80 kg.<\/p>\n

Pienza, a UNESCO heritage site since 1996<\/strong>. Enchanting village overlooking the Val d\u2019Orcia. Pienza, the \"Ideal City\"<\/strong>, transformed by Pope Pius II, Enea Silvio Piccolomini, to embody the humanist principles of the Renaissance.<\/strong> Suggestive alleys and squares open towards rolling hills and breathtaking views.<\/p>\n

Shops of typical products will brighten your visit to the Sienese land. Possibility of tasting the famous pecorino di Pienza in a typical restaurant in the historic center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Highlights of the tour<\/h3>\n

Montepulciano<\/strong><\/p>\n