Montepulciano, Italy

Montepulciano

A Renaissance hill town known for its red wine, above the Val d'Orcia.

  • All year
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Montepulciano

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk up the Corso to the Piazza Grande and climb the town hall tower.
  2. AfternoonTaste wine in one of the underground cellars below the town.
  3. EveningHave dinner on a terrace looking over the Val d'Orcia.

Day 2

Visit Pienza for pecorino cheese, or the San Biagio church below the town.

What to eat

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and pici all'aglione, garlic tomato pasta.

Local tips

Make the most of Montepulciano

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays and evenings are calm.

Best photo spot

The San Biagio church in the fields below the town, and the view from the Piazza Grande tower.

Getting there

Easiest by car. Buses run from Siena and Chiusi station.

Don't miss nearby

Pienza and the Val d'Orcia, about 20 minutes away.

Good to know

Try Vino Nobile in one of the old cellars under the town. The main street is a long, steep climb.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Montepulciano

Getting there

  • Perugia Airport (PEG)60 km away
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR)90 km away
  • Perugia50 km away
  • Florence85 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forFood, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Montepulciano: good to know

Is Montepulciano worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like food and historic old towns. A Renaissance hill town known for its red wine, above the Val d'Orcia.

How many days do you need in Montepulciano?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Montepulciano?

You can visit all year. Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays and evenings are calm.

How do you get to Montepulciano?

The nearest airport is Perugia Airport (PEG), about 60 km away. Easiest by car. Buses run from Siena and Chiusi station.

What is there to see near Montepulciano?

Nearby hidden places include Val d'Orcia (15 km), Siena (44 km) and Orvieto (49 km).

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