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Sight Montepulciano, Val d'Orcia

Montepulciano

A sight in Montepulciano, Val d'Orcia, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Montepulciano in Montepulciano, Val d'Orcia
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Why go

Hilltop town with Renaissance palaces and wine cellars beneath them.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Val d'Orcia, alongside 4 sights, 3 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Cantine Contucci and Osteria Acquacheta.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Montepulciano
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Cantine Contucci

    Ancient cellars under Piazza Grande, making Vino Nobile for centuries.

    Drinks · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Osteria Acquacheta

    Tiny osteria serving bistecca and pecorino at shared tables.

    Food · 0.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Trattoria Latte di Luna

    Pienza trattoria known for roast suckling pig and pici.

    Food · 8.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Pienza

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

    Sight · 8.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta

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

    Sight · 12 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Bagno Vignoni

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

    Sight · 15 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Montepulciano 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 Montepulciano itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

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 Montepulciano, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Piazza Grande, 53045 Montepulciano SI, Italy
Coordinates
43.09259, 11.78090
Destination
Val d'Orcia, Italy

Montepulciano: quick answers

How much time do you need at Montepulciano?

Plan on about 3 hours at Montepulciano. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Montepulciano?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Park below and walk up the Corso.

Is Montepulciano free?

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

Where is Montepulciano?

Montepulciano is at Piazza Grande, 53045 Montepulciano SI, Italy. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Montepulciano?

Montepulciano appears on Tuscany Hill Towns, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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