historical villa for holidays in tuscany - Residences in Montepulciano, Italy

MONTEPULCIANO: A TASTE OF RENAISSANCE ITALY
Montepulciano, a town and commune in the province of Siena in southern Tuscany, is a medieval and Renaissance hill town of exceptional beauty. At an elevation of 605 m, Montepulciano sits on a high limestone ridge. By car it is 13 km east of Pienza; 67 km southeast of Siena; 124 km southeast of Florence; and 186 km north of Rome. Its easy accessibility is one of the reasons that it has become a popular tourist destination. Montepulciano’s varied and high-quality accommodation facilities have also contributed.

Montepulciano is known as a major producer of food and drink. Sommeliers consider its Vino Nobile among Italy’s best wines. Montepulciano is also known for its pork, cheese, pici pasta (a thick, chewy variant of spaghetti), lentils, and honey.

The main street of Montepulciano stretches for 11.5 kilometers from the Porta al Prato to the Piazza Grande at the top of the hill. The city is renowned for its car-free nature and its main landmarks include Communal Palace, Palazzo Tarugi, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, or the Duomo of Montepulciano, built between 1594 and 1680, which includes a masterpiece from the Sienese School, the Assumption of the Virgin triptych painted by Taddeo di Bartolo in 1401.

Yet another attraction is the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (late 16th century). It has a simple Mannerist façade with a three-arcade portico. The interior boasts a terracotta altar by Andrea della Robbia. You should also visit the Sanctuary of the Madonna of St. Blaise, on the road to Chianciano outside the city. It is a typical 16th century Tuscan building, designed between 1518 and 1545, with a large dome over a terrace and a squared tambour. The exterior, with two bell towers, is built in white travertine. The walls of the city were designed and built under the direction of Grand Duke Cosimo de Medici in 1511.

Montepulciano celebrates several traditional events and is considered an important cultural and tourist centre. Between July and August, Piazza Grande becomes a stage for concerts and for the Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte (International Arts Workshop), while the Bravio delle Botti takes place at the end of August, featuring a competition between the different districts of the town, where empty wine barrels are rolled up through the town in a race to Piazza Grande.

To make your visit comfortable, we offer a comprehensive selection (www.yourwaytotuscany.com/Montepulciano.htm) of Montepulciano farmhouses, bed & breakfasts, hotels and vacation apartments, and offer you a variety of agritourism experiences. Do visit us before you plan your trip.

RESIDENCES IN TUSCANY: YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE

Okay, how does this sound: 10 elegant apartments offering a luxurious, timeless taste of Tuscan country life. Pretty gardens, a large swimming pool and delightful views of the ancient city of Cortona... Residence Il Casale offers guests a rare opportunity to sample the lifestyle and opulence of the Renaissance nobility in eastern Tuscany. This is a marvellously well-preserved 16th century structure that looks out towards the towers and churches that pierce the Cortona skyline. The 10 vacation apartments are dominated by the original building with its stone tower, wide balcony and external staircase.

You think we’re rambling? Well, not really, because we offer you the choicest Tuscany vacation residences for your sojourn to one of the world’s most beautiful holiday destinations, and we assure you that the description in the last paragraph is only a sampler of the kind of Tuscany residences that we can offer you. All you need to do is visit us and go through our list of the best residences in Tuscany, any of which can be your vacation home. We enable you to speak to the owners of these beautiful properties direct, and you can make your own arrangements thereafter. All we do is act as facilitators, and once you experience our services, you will agree that approaching us for help is a good way to begin your trip to Tuscany.

And in case you thought we were limited to a single region of Tuscany, here’s one more sampler: Located in Venturina Terme (Campiglia Marittima) province of Livorno, the Residence Le Corti Del Sole is the perfect location to enjoy your holiday and devote your time to the various thermal springs in and around the area. Near the Residence are the Costa Degli Etruschi, Elba Isle, and within easy reach lie important cities like Pisa, Siena and Florence. It’s also an ideal starting point to visit the lovely cities of Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci, Suvereto and Campiglia.

As is obvious, then, we can offer you residences in all parts of Tuscany, and would invite you to visit us without further ado. Without exception, the residences that we have chosen for you are perfectly located to offer tourists every modern facility, as well as allow them to soak in the delightful ambience of old world Tuscany. Still not convinced? Maybe you should just check us out then.

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