| Montalcino | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Val d'Orcia, Tuscany | |
| Altitude | 567 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 243.85 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 5.131 | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0577 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 53024, 53028 | |
| Patron | Maria Santissima del Soccorso Recurrence: May 8 | |
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Montalcino is a city of Tuscany.
To know
It was awarded the orange flag by the Italian Touring Club.
Geographical notes
Its municipal territory, together with that of four other Sienese municipalities (Pienza, San Quirico d'Orcia, Radicofani is Castiglione d'Orcia), constitutes the Val d'Orcia Artistic, Natural and Cultural Park, included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2004.
How to orient yourself
Montalcino: full screen map.The main square of Montalcino is Piazza del Popolo dominated by the Palazzo dei Priori dating back to the early fourteenth century.
How to get
By car
Those coming from northern Italy will have to leave the A1 at the junction Florence-Certosa to take the highway Florence-Siena and follow it to the end where the Siena Sud junction will allow you to take the Cassia passing through Monteroni d'Arbia is Buonconvento. Six km later Buonconvento the crossroads of the provincial road 45 leads to Montalcino.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Co-cathedral of the Holy Savior (Montalcino Cathedral), Via Spagni. 19th century.
- 2 Church of Sant'Egidio (On the back of the Palazzo dei Priori). 1325.
- 3 Church of the Madonna del Soccorso, It leads to Corniolo. 1330.
- 4 [link not working]Museums gathered (Civic and Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art), Via Ricasoli, 31, ☎ 39 0577 846014.
Tue-Sun in winter 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-17: 40; in summer 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-17: 50. Closed Mon, December 25th, January 1st.
Tue-Sun in winter 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-17: 40; in summer 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-17: 50. Closed Mon, December 25th, January 1st.
- 5 Fortress of Montalcino, Via Ricasoli 54.
- 6 Abbey of Sant'Antimo (In the hamlet of Castelnuovo dell'Abate about 10 km from the center). Built between the 8th and 12th centuries.
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
Here the Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most famous Italian wines in the world. Montalcino is part ofNational Association City of wine.
In its territory an excellent olive oil is also produced; Montalcino is part ofNational Association City of oil.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
A list of farmhouses in the area is available on the website of the Proloco of Montalcino
Moderate prices
- 1 Col di Lamo farmhouse, Podere Grosseto n ° 28 (Fraction of Torrenieri), ☎ 39 0577 834 433. Three apartments on the estate of a renowned winery.
Average prices
- 2 With Brunello di Montalcino, Via Osticcio (About one kilometer from the center), ☎ 39 0577 849 304.
- 3 Il Giglio hotel, Via Soccorso Saloni, 5. 12 panoramic rooms obtained from an old inn in the center. The hotel is rated 3 stars
- 4 Of the Captains, Via Lapini, 6, ☎ 39 0577 846577.
- 5 Old Oliviera, P.ta Cerbaia - Via Landi, 1, ☎ 39 0577 846028. Eleven rooms obtained from an ancient oil mill restored with care.
High prices
- 6 Banfi Castle Il Borgo.
- 7 Velona Castle. Closed for restoration, it will reopen in spring 2011.
- 8 Castiglion del Bosco, ☎ 39 0577 80 7078. Only members can access the hotel and the estate surrounding it.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Itineraries
Other projects
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