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Sight San Quirico d'Orcia, Val d'Orcia

Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta

A sight in San Quirico d'Orcia, Val d'Orcia, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta in San Quirico d'Orcia, Val d'Orcia
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Why go

Small chapel among cypresses, one of Tuscany's most photographed views.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Val d'Orcia, alongside 4 sights, 3 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Pienza, 3.7 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
San Quirico d'Orcia
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Val d'Orcia, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Pienza

    Renaissance town rebuilt by Pope Pius II, with pecorino shops and valley views.

    Sight · 3.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Trattoria Latte di Luna

    Pienza trattoria known for roast suckling pig and pici.

    Food · 3.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Bagno Vignoni

    Village whose main square is a thermal pool; soak in the free pools below.

    Sight · 5.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Fortezza di Montalcino

    14th-century fortress with an enoteca for Brunello di Montalcino tastings.

    Drinks · 12 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Montepulciano

    Hilltop town with Renaissance palaces and wine cellars beneath them.

    Sight · 12 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Osteria Acquacheta

    Tiny osteria serving bistecca and pecorino at shared tables.

    Food · 12 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta is a stop on our Tuscany Hill Towns route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Val d'Orcia

Another curated sight in Val d'Orcia. See the full Val d'Orcia guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Val d'Orcia run from 7°C in January to 31°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for Val d'Orcia from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Val d'Orcia weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Podere Vitaleta, 53027 San Quirico d'Orcia SI, Italy
Coordinates
43.07085, 11.63442
Destination
Val d'Orcia, Italy

Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta: quick answers

How much time do you need at Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Walk in from the San Quirico road.

Is Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta free?

Yes, we list Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta?

Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta is at Podere Vitaleta, 53027 San Quirico d'Orcia SI, Italy. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta?

Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta appears on Tuscany Hill Towns, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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