Things to Do in Montepulciano, Tuscany

This lovely medieval town is one of the most charming places in Tuscany, other than one of the favorite destinations of national and international wine lovers!

Montepulciano is mainly famous for its idyllic country landscapes, its scenic views, and its wine, but it also offers plenty of buildings and churches that will keep you busy for an entire day.

Here’s a list of what you can see and do in Montepulciano:

Enjoy a wine tour and taste a glass of Nobile wine

No day trip to Montepulciano is complete without a glass of Nobile wine!

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Stop in Piazza Grande

Here you can find the main public buildings (the Cathedral and the Town Hall) and an old well. It’s named Well of Griffins and Lions because of the statues placed on its top.

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Enter the church of S. Biagio.  

You can find it just outside the town, in the middle of a wide lawn. This majestic Renaissance building was erected upon the remains of a medieval church. 

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Learn the story of the Marzocco Column

The symbol of Montepulciano is a column topped by the statue of a lion named Marzocco, which is typical of Florentine iconography.

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Climb to the top of the City Hall

You can climb to the top of its tower to enjoy a great view spanning from Trasimeno Lake to Mount Amiata.

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