Monticchiello
Monticchiello
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Michael D
Buffalo, NY14 contributions
Sept 2019 • Family
This small town is a perfect launching pad to see Tuscany. Wine tours and shopping in Montepulciano, Pienze, Siena, Montalcino, etc., you can experience it all during the day. The town has 2 excellent restaurants. Cooking class at Daria's was the highlight of our trip. The town was so friendly, you couldn't have asked for a better 4 days.
Written 14 March 2020
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Bruce W
Pittsburgh, PA688 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
This tiny 1000 year old Tuscan hill town is well worth a slight detour if you are traveling to or from Montepulciano by car. The walls and structures in the village such as the church are about 850 years old. There are a couple of outstanding restaurants in the village, but they do not open for dinner until 7pm.
Written 5 September 2019
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E Incerto
42 contributions
Oct 2019
Nice views of Pienza and the rolling Tuscan hills. Small, not much to do here but nice to get away from the crowds
Written 31 October 2019
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DonnaElizabeth0304
Bald Head Island, NC98 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We stopped in to Monticchiello today, and it was well worth the hike up from the parking area. This is a lovely, well preserved small hill town. There is a good visitors’ center, several appealing restaurants and a few small shops selling locally made products. The people were generous and welcoming. A lovely side trip during a drive in Tuscany.
Written 8 May 2019
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Johan H
London, UK5 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Small, authentic and beautiful little gem, offering stunning views, amazing food and great wine. Would love to go back!
Written 27 October 2018
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TennisgalGreenBay_WI
Green Bay, WI978 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
We came to this town from Montepulciano. Parked on a very steep street near the entrance to the town. Not sure where else we could have parked if that space was filled. The streets are very steep and narrow, but the town is so cute and has so many picture moments. It took us all of 40 minutes to walk the entire town. I did find a towel and fabric shop, which was fun to walk thru. Everything else seemed closed. As we were leaving, there was a gelateria across the street that looked open. But we were on to our next town. I am glad that we walked thru, just to see the interesting houses and front doors. If you can find a place to see the view, it's pretty nice, as well.
Written 25 September 2017
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Hiro H
Melbourne, Australia221 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
Just 10min drive from a famous town, world heritage listed; Pienza, this small town is under rated in my opinion. Though there are not many shops and restaurants, the view of Pienza over Val d'Orcia (another world heritage listed valley) from this town is just stunning. It is worth visiting here just for this view. Highly recommended to visit after Pienza.
Written 19 September 2017
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David C
Tiverton, UK2,394 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Montichiello is a little gem and has so much history for such a small hill town,
However, the highlight are the views of the cypress lined curving road to Montepulciano.
Also a must do is the strada panoramica to Pienza on a white road.
However, the highlight are the views of the cypress lined curving road to Montepulciano.
Also a must do is the strada panoramica to Pienza on a white road.
Written 18 June 2019
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John W
Woorim, Australia117 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We were walking from Pienza to Montepulciano and Monticchiello was the perfect place to stay on route for coffee and a light snack. The town is beautiful and when we were there very few tourists, peaceful away from the tourist bubble and somewhere people people just got on with life. We had coffee at La Porta, just to the left of the gate as you go into town. The coffee was excellent, with biscottis (a bit like small cornflake cookies with fruit) that were perfect. Really nice guys and very friendly. They also do meals, but it was too early for us. Worth a trip of the track, and La Porta is definitely a nice place.
Written 26 May 2019
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Sidecarural
Milan, Italy262 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Monticchiello is an absolutely special place.
It is not just a lovely medieval village, with an extraordinary view of Pienza and the Val d'Orcia.
History, calm, elegance, cleanliness ... this village is adorable.
But there is something more, and it is the community spirit of the inhabitants of Monticchiello. This is not just a little village, but a true 'community'. You get the feeling by visiting the 'information center', where volunteers are happy to provide information and suggestions about the village and the surrounding area. But the most extraordinary example of this 'community spirit' is the Teatro Povero di Monticchiello, a tradition that has been renewed for decades. Every year, between July and August, the whole village - literally, all the inhabitants! - is involved in an original theatrical representation, which is staged in the town square.
The 'theme' of the representation is chosen each year by the inhabitants themselves, and staged with the help of a director who for years has helped keep this tradition alive. And it is nice to recognize in the characters that move on stage the baker, or the guy who served you a glass of wine just minutes before at the local café…
So, do visit Monticchiello. And if you are in the area between the end of July and mid-August, do not miss the Teatro Povero (reservations in advance). Even if you do not speak Italian, it is an experience not to be missed.
It is not just a lovely medieval village, with an extraordinary view of Pienza and the Val d'Orcia.
History, calm, elegance, cleanliness ... this village is adorable.
But there is something more, and it is the community spirit of the inhabitants of Monticchiello. This is not just a little village, but a true 'community'. You get the feeling by visiting the 'information center', where volunteers are happy to provide information and suggestions about the village and the surrounding area. But the most extraordinary example of this 'community spirit' is the Teatro Povero di Monticchiello, a tradition that has been renewed for decades. Every year, between July and August, the whole village - literally, all the inhabitants! - is involved in an original theatrical representation, which is staged in the town square.
The 'theme' of the representation is chosen each year by the inhabitants themselves, and staged with the help of a director who for years has helped keep this tradition alive. And it is nice to recognize in the characters that move on stage the baker, or the guy who served you a glass of wine just minutes before at the local café…
So, do visit Monticchiello. And if you are in the area between the end of July and mid-August, do not miss the Teatro Povero (reservations in advance). Even if you do not speak Italian, it is an experience not to be missed.
Written 3 July 2018
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