If you have been seeking out the perfect holiday destination in Tuscany, then you might consider a vacation rental in Sorano. This picturesque hill town in the south of Tuscany, is part of a chain of stunning ancient villages including Sovana and Pitigliano and is a beautifully preserved gem that has changed very little in the past hundred years.
It is the ideal location for those looking for an authentic and old slice of Tuscan life, for those who like to holiday off the beaten tourist track and to find something more unique.
The most distinctive feature of the town, clearly visible from a great distance, is the Orsini Fortress, originally built in the 14th and then rebuilt in the 16th century, which is raised on an outcrop above the town itself. It is a crowning glory to the romantic tangle of winding streets and alleys that make up the village itself.
It is the ideal location for those looking for an authentic and old slice of Tuscan life, for those who like to holiday off the beaten tourist track and to find something more unique.
The most distinctive feature of the town, clearly visible from a great distance, is the Orsini Fortress, originally built in the 14th and then rebuilt in the 16th century, which is raised on an outcrop above the town itself. It is a crowning glory to the romantic tangle of winding streets and alleys that make up the village itself.
Highlights, as you get a little lost in said twists and turns are the 14th century cathedral, with its Baroque and Neoclassical features from later alterations and additions and the impressive Palazzo Comunale, former residence of the Orsini.
As charming as the preserved town itself is, the traditions that have been kept alive in the town are equally appealing. The locals area produces lots of high quality products and the renowned local dairies are famous for their sheep's milk ricotta and caciotta.
Regional ham producers are also well-known and, in the first half of August each year, there is a, “Feast of Ham,” during which a wide variety of local products can be sampled.
As charming as the preserved town itself is, the traditions that have been kept alive in the town are equally appealing. The locals area produces lots of high quality products and the renowned local dairies are famous for their sheep's milk ricotta and caciotta.
Regional ham producers are also well-known and, in the first half of August each year, there is a, “Feast of Ham,” during which a wide variety of local products can be sampled.
Rocky and rugged, this charming town is known as the, “Matera of Tuscany,” and is a perfect place to escape from real life and enjoy the most perfect and pastoral of Tuscan idyllic settings.