Showing posts with label Tuscany. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tuscany. Show all posts

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Montepulciano, Isn't you get Breathless by these Beautiful Views?

Isn't that you get breathless by these beautiful views of Montepulciano in Toscana? The sun, the green fields, the fresh air, the wine, the calm... set aside all your stress from the busy city life.



Sanctuary of San Biagio, Montepulciano

Montepulciano is a little town in Toscana. When entering the ancient wall of the old town at the foot of the hill, a road wandering around leads to the center on the top. However, On the way, amazingly beautiful views distract you much and slow you down.
Town hall, Montepulciano
La Cattedrale di Santa Maria,Piazza Grande, Montepulciano
Palazzo Tarugi, Piazza Grande, Montepulciano
After visiting several medieval towns in Tuscany, it is easy identify the center, which usually with a cathedral, a town hall, palaces standing at four sides of the square on the top point of town.

Montepulciano is also famous for its food, especially the world-famous wine made from the grapes local, the pork, the pasta "pici" and etc.

You may also visit other Tuscan cities nearby, such as Pienza, Montalcino Siena and etc.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Siena, a Mediavel City Famous for Horse-Race

Piazza del Campo
Palazzo Pubblico (town hall)
Piazza del Campo
Like other Tuscan cities, Siena is built on little hill with a high tower and a well-preserved medieval look. The famous Siena horse-race is held twice a year in the city center, right here in this amazing shell-shaped square, which is called "Piazza del Campo", where the Palazzo Pubblico (town hall) stands.


Siena Cathedral
Not far from the center square situates the famous Siena Cathedral. The Cathedral is in ivory white with beautiful exquisite relief sculptures and golden paintings. Who could ever believed that the facade of this cathedral was completed in 14th century and it is well preserved till now?!


For sure, it is a pleasure to take a walk in this city. Sometimes you could hear the scooters running nearby, then you realise that it is a city on the hill.