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The Territory

Gastronomy and wine

There are many simple and typical rustic dishes that are characteristic of the cooking in the area: wheat and maize, bread, oil, beans milk and …good wine are among the principal ingredients, the excellent local dish is pici: a pasta made with flour and water that 'sticks' the fine strips to the palm of the hand. With the same pasta (but with an egg added) macaroni or fine tagliatelle are made. Panzanella is made with stale bread,

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

  The growing wine in the area is very high, as the pleasures of the Nobile di Montepulciano wine have been known at least since the 8th century AD.
At the beginning of the 1800's Repetti in his 'Geographical, Physical and Historical Dictionary of Tuscany' mentioned an 'instrument' dated 17th October, 1350, in which in Montepulciano there was established a society of wine merchants

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Art and culture and free time

For many centuries, at least until our time, Montepulciano has been the cultural centre of major importance of the western Valdchiana . The theatrical activity is documented up until the end of the second half of the 15th century: existed at that time an Academy (called the Raggirati) and was often requested by the Municipality to provide various functions and support of. Performances. At this Academy the 'Intrigati' was performed (from1706),

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Monuments and tourist routes

   The city is constructed along a ridge, which varies in level of between 50-60 metres and is reflected along the 1½ kilometres of main central street, that starts at the Porta al Prato and goes up to the Piazza Grande: the houses are arranged along the main street and in a series of short and narrow streets, often steep and more or less perpendicular. 

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History


The city of Montepulciano has a past tied in part to two important regional cross roads (From Chiusi to Arezzo running south to north, and from the Valdorcia to the Valdichiana and to Trasimeno running east to west) and its strategic position at the border of the area of influence of various powerful, medieval based cities (Orvieto, Perugia, Siena, Florence).

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EVENTS

SNACK IN THE OLIVE GROVE
The Civic Museum of the Crociani Art Gallery reopens
2020-06-01

The Civic Museum of the Crociani Art Gallery reopens


from Monday 1 June 2020 we are waiting for you at the museum of Pinacotecacrociani, every day from 10 to 19 - closed on Tuesday ⠀ We open respecting all safety rules ...

Montepulciano City Hall TOWER Opening Hours from June the 13th
2020-06-13

Montepulciano City Hall TOWER Opening Hours from June the 13th


In agreement with the security protocols, the Terrace and the Tower will be open every day from 10 am to 6 pm

16th Festival to the Madonna del Cerro
2016-07-01

16th Festival to the Madonna del Cerro


From 1 to 3 and 7 through July 10, 2016

Dinner under the stars in the beautiful forest of oaks, specialties and local products, live music and entertainment.

 

Arcobaleno d’Estate 2016 - SATURDAY 18 and SUNDAY 19 June 2016
2016-06-18

Arcobaleno d’Estate 2016 - SATURDAY 18 and SUNDAY 19 June 2016


SUNSET  Tasting in TERRACE . From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bravìo delle Botti - Barrels Race
2015-08-29

Bravìo delle Botti - Barrels Race


Last Sunday of August

Chalices of the stars
2015-08-17

Chalices of the stars


A green night in Montepulciano (SI)
10th August 

Montepulciano May Fair
2015-05-01

Montepulciano May Fair


Mercoledì 1° Maggio a Montepulciano

Great Opening - City Hall Tower
2015-04-15

Great Opening - City Hall Tower


 Opening on April

Chalices of Stars 2015 in Montepulciano
2015-08-17

Chalices of Stars 2015 in Montepulciano


While the sky prepares to rain stars, Montepulciano prepares to fill glasses.


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