The city of Montepulciano has a past tied in part to two important regional cross roads (From Chiusi to Arezzo running south to north, and from the Valdorcia to the Valdichiana and to Trasimeno running east to west) and its strategic position at the border of the area of influence of various powerful, medieval based cities (Orvieto, Perugia, Siena, ...

Montepulciano is a very charming town. I spent five weeks there for study abroad and just fell in love with the town. Make sure you are up for walking if you visit here though. Only locals are allowed to drive in town. Also, there is a market every thursday. Check it out. Lo Sputino has excellent pizza if you just want a quick snack. For ...