Cetona is a comune and town in the south of Siena, where Umbria and Lazio meet. Its landscape is mountainous and distinctive, providing wonderful vistas across the area. Visitors to Cetona will want to make sure to find time for the Naturalistic Archaeological Park of Belvedere, where they can experience the historical and archaeological heritage of the area alongside its natural beauty. For those who really can't get enough of the area and how lovely it is, they can also trek up Mount Cetona. Topped by a medieval castle, it only heightens the already picturesque nature of the landscape. If you're looking for the ultimate fairytale-style setting for your next holiday, this is just the place. Find a villa near town in Cetona and discover its beauty for yourself.
The Belvedere Natural and Archaeological Park is close to the town of Cetona and provides a good opportunity to combine archaeology and nature. The uncontaminated woodland can be enjoyed on foot and explored more thoroughly with professional guides. Deep ravines and caves formed by the flow of water over the rock of the landscape over millennia not only mark this area as a fascinating example of the power of nature but also saw use as burial sites in the past.
Archaeological excavations in the area began in the twentieth century and are on-going, revealing places of worship, coins, vases and other treasures going back to the Ancient Greeks.
Archaeological excavations in the area began in the twentieth century and are on-going, revealing places of worship, coins, vases and other treasures going back to the Ancient Greeks.
Mount Cetona Prehistoric Civic Museum sees items which have been found in the park curated and put on display and it also documents the settlement of the area around Cetona from the Paleolithic Age to the end of the Bronze Age.
Mount Cetona, in fact, dominates the landscape and is clearly visible all around.
Topped by the castle and covered with houses, cypresses and pines, it was the perfect strategic location in the past. Today, the site is perfect for another reason, offering visitors stunning views all around.
Cetona town, at the foot of the mountain, is a quaint medieval village which is ruled by strict regulations regarding the aesthetics and décor of the streets and buildings. It, therefore, is maintained to high standards and continues to attract writers and artists in search of unspoiled beauty and tranquillity. Nothing has been allowed to compromise the views and atmosphere of Cetona which remains separate to the fast pace and impermanent structures of contemporary life.
If taking in the charming town of Cetona and its preserved and stunning surroundings sounds like your cup of tea, make sure to stop by on your next visit to Siena. Careful though – you may never want to leave!
Mount Cetona, in fact, dominates the landscape and is clearly visible all around.
Topped by the castle and covered with houses, cypresses and pines, it was the perfect strategic location in the past. Today, the site is perfect for another reason, offering visitors stunning views all around.
Cetona town, at the foot of the mountain, is a quaint medieval village which is ruled by strict regulations regarding the aesthetics and décor of the streets and buildings. It, therefore, is maintained to high standards and continues to attract writers and artists in search of unspoiled beauty and tranquillity. Nothing has been allowed to compromise the views and atmosphere of Cetona which remains separate to the fast pace and impermanent structures of contemporary life.
If taking in the charming town of Cetona and its preserved and stunning surroundings sounds like your cup of tea, make sure to stop by on your next visit to Siena. Careful though – you may never want to leave!
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picture 2: LigaDue / CC BY-SA 4.0;
picture 3: LigaDue / CC BY 3.0
