Ancient small town situated on a height at almost 600 m above sea - level, in
a position dominating the Asso, Orcia and Ombrone Valleys. The surrounding
countryside, rich in woods and wonderful vineyards, ofTers wide landscapes:
from the sea to the mountain.
Montalcino is
a monumental city where prevails the Roman - Gothic architecture.
In fact the
monuments of artistic interest are a lot; among them worthy of note are: the
Commune Palace, which is similar in the style to the
Sienese Commune Palace, where transferred the seat of the Republic of Siena
occupied by the Imperial Family; the Diocesan Museum with paintings and
polychrome wooden statues of the 16th century; the Municipal Museum, that houses ceramics by Della Robbia and
several frescos from the and Sienese School.
It has also an archeological,
prehistoric and Etruscan
museum; the Rocca, a pentagonal plan fortress with bastions and towers built
by inhabitants of Siena in 1300. In autumn the Thrush
Festival and the opening of the hunting season are held.
The medieval quarters parade in their rich costumes and
compete in the archery competition.
At
Montalcino, there is tourist accommodation available in hotels, agriturismos, residence self-catering accommodation, b&b, rooms for rent and holiday homes.
