For a relaxing yet cultural tourist experience, why not take a day to explore the beautiful hilltop town of Trequanda in Tuscany. It earned the prestigious Orange Flag Award for its terracotta coloured town, splendid architectural features and a lovely range of well organised tourist sites to visit. Visitors have plenty of luxury villas and other holiday rentals available for them to enjoy a peaceful stay in the Trequanda area.
Why not begin the day with a tour of the ruins of Cacciaconti castle with its unusual cylindrical tower of black and white monochrome style blocks. Sadly only the towers and surrounding walls remain of what was once a glorious fortress.
Art lovers would enjoy a stroll around the church of Saints Peter and Andrew which houses splendid frescoes by Sodoma, a 15th century altarpiece by Giovanni di Paolo and a terracotta statue of ‘Madonna with Infant’ by Sansovino. The territory of Trequanda town encases the villages of Petroio and Castelmuzio. They would be excellent spots to bring a picnic lunch and savour a fine selection of local breads, cheeses, and smoked sausages, washed down with a sweet bottle of wine perhaps?
Why not begin the day with a tour of the ruins of Cacciaconti castle with its unusual cylindrical tower of black and white monochrome style blocks. Sadly only the towers and surrounding walls remain of what was once a glorious fortress.
Art lovers would enjoy a stroll around the church of Saints Peter and Andrew which houses splendid frescoes by Sodoma, a 15th century altarpiece by Giovanni di Paolo and a terracotta statue of ‘Madonna with Infant’ by Sansovino. The territory of Trequanda town encases the villages of Petroio and Castelmuzio. They would be excellent spots to bring a picnic lunch and savour a fine selection of local breads, cheeses, and smoked sausages, washed down with a sweet bottle of wine perhaps?
The town of Petroio is orange, no matter where you look as it’s made almost entirely of terracotta brick! It even has a museum of Terracotta to explain why, which is sure to amuse tourists! Also here is the decorative church of Saints Peter and Paul which has a stunning painting of ‘The Annunciation’ by Rutilio Manetti and a canvas of ‘Madonna and Infant’ by Taddeo di Bortolo.
Castelmuzio village, only a few minutes’ walk away is of Etruscan origin and is close to the famous Via Francigena, the pilgrim’s path to Rome. Visitors would love a stroll around its museum of Sacred Art which contains an unusual Etruscan cinerary urn and other interesting church artefacts.
Castelmuzio village, only a few minutes’ walk away is of Etruscan origin and is close to the famous Via Francigena, the pilgrim’s path to Rome. Visitors would love a stroll around its museum of Sacred Art which contains an unusual Etruscan cinerary urn and other interesting church artefacts.
There are magnificent views to be seen from this tiny village built on the crest of a hill. One can see spectacular views of Val di Chiana across to the Crete Senesi!
If you enjoy hiking then take part in ‘The Nature Train’, a walking trail that is held every Sunday between May to October which takes visitors on a scenic path through some of the most beautiful sites in the Siena province of Tuscany.
This peaceful town of Trequanda is certainly the perfect getaway for tourists who want to escape the noise and fast movement of modern life!
If you enjoy hiking then take part in ‘The Nature Train’, a walking trail that is held every Sunday between May to October which takes visitors on a scenic path through some of the most beautiful sites in the Siena province of Tuscany.
This peaceful town of Trequanda is certainly the perfect getaway for tourists who want to escape the noise and fast movement of modern life!
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