The beautiful town , and for its artistic and architectural heritage has been called the “Pearl of the ‘500 ‘, retains its beauty.
Going up the steep villages , visitors will discover beautiful palaces and churches where the greatest architects of the Renaissance transfused their art .
To see the beautiful Piazza Grande with the Cathedral façade incomplete and the Town Hall all around Renaissance palaces .
In the valley below the town , in an unforgettable , outstanding and elegant mass of the Temple of San Biagio.
The museum contains a valuable collection of Sienese painters .
Montepulciano is also a very lively cultural center : one of the best known events are the “ Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte ” , the popular representation of the ” Bruscello “, the ” Show Interprovincial of ‘ craft ‘, in the Medici Fortress , which exhibits the best works of Tuscany’s artists ; ” Bravio delle Botti ,” racing through the streets of the city in which the districts competing trying to outdo pushing a barrel on the steep streets of the hill. Remarkable is , finally, the prestige of Montepulciano wines : Rosso doc, but especially the Noble , the first Italian wine to be awarded DOCG certification
Agricultural economy , more important, there now a strong tourist vocation , he sees one of the most important components in the Terme di Montepulciano, in S ‘ . Albino , which are used for the healing properties of water and mud . In the valley just off the A1 Milan-Naples there is the service area of Montepulciano the ideal spot for a quick stop in the land of Vino Nobile , with the possibility of staying in one of the modern structures directly .
