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