Montepulciano is a small town in the south of Tuscany, it is located on a hill. Like most cities of art in Tuscany, it was also founded by the Etruscans, in the 4th century BC. At that time the cities were built high, to make the defense easier, because in this way the enemies could see each other from afar when they approached. Montepulciano is not too big, it has a population of 14000 inhabitants, but it is very impressive with its alleys and medieval buildings.

If one has to visit the city, you should wear comfortable shoes anyway, because many streets are paved and the streets are sometimes so narrow that you can only walk through it. On the main square, Piazza Grande, is naturally the XVI century Cathedral, with a large staircase, the Palazzo Comunale with its arcades in the courtyard and the Palazzo Contucci, where basement, there is a famous wine bar.
In fact, this cellar is located directly below the square, and you can taste excellent wines, such as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

Outside the city, on a terrace, the Renaissance church San Biagio by Antonio da Sangallo was built, by the greatest architect for the fortresses of his time.
Outside the city in the Sant'Albino district is the spa of Montepulciano, in Val di Chiana there is the lake of the city, which is rich in fish. 8 km away, in Chianciano Terme, which is a hotel city, here you can find accommodation at any time.