Pitigliano, Italy
From series “The Most Inaccessible Buildings in the World”
The ancient town of Pitigliano, situated in picturesque Tuscany, is probably the most impregnable settlement in the world. This ancient city was literally built on the rock. The stone buildings and the fortress walls form a whole with the rocks. According to the historical data the settlement was founded several centuries ago by Etruscans. They deliberately chose the high hill surrounded by three sides with the inaccessible rocks as a building site to protect themselves from the conquerors.
The old buildings, which can be seen today, are at the height of 300 to 663 meters above sea level. Many buildings and defense facilities have been preserved to the present. The curious town of Pitigliano has lived its own life for several centuries and is considered one of the most picturesque places in Tuscany. The tourists, who venture on the long way and climb up the high hill, have an excellent opportunity to walk through the wonderfully beautiful medieval streets and to see many unique sights.
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Nearest airports:
» Grosseto (Baccarini) Airport GRS - in 50 km
» Siena Airport SAY - in 77 km
» Sant'Egidio Airport PEG - in 85 km
» Fiumicino Airport FCO - in 104 km
» Marina di Campo Airport EBA - in 117 km
» Grosseto (Baccarini) Airport GRS - in 50 km
» Siena Airport SAY - in 77 km
» Sant'Egidio Airport PEG - in 85 km
» Fiumicino Airport FCO - in 104 km
» Marina di Campo Airport EBA - in 117 km
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Best hotels near Pitigliano
Vivipitigliano
Located in 0 km from Pitigliano
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With city views, each apartment will provide you with a kitchenette and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes a shower and hairdryer. … More: photo, rates and booking
B&B Maremma Nel Tufo
Located in 1 km from Pitigliano
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Rooms: 6
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Rooms and apartments feature country-style furnishings, a satellite TV and private bathroom with hairdryer. Each of the apartments has a fully … More: photo, rates and booking
Podere Le Chiuse
Located in 2 km from Pitigliano
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Rooms: 4
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Decorated in a rustic style, the apartments have views of the garden and the pool. They have an outdoor dining area with BBQ facilities. Some have a … More: photo, rates and booking
Poggio Ba
Located in 3 km from Pitigliano
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Rooms: 3
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The building has 3 floors without lift, and has been renovated with eco-friendly materials. Rooms feature wood-beamed ceilings, antique furniture and … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
0 km - Pitigliano
You can visit the charming town of Pitigliano in Tuscany. It was also built on rocks at an altitude of more than 600 meters above sea level. Rocks surround this ancient Etruscan city on three sides. It was founded in such a remote place specifically to provide …
From the series 'Amazing Cities on the Rocks'
You can visit the charming town of Pitigliano in Tuscany. It was also built on rocks at an altitude of more than 600 meters above sea level. Rocks surround this ancient Etruscan city on three sides. It was founded in such a remote place specifically to provide …
37 km - Underground Orvieto
In Italy on the territory of Orvieto town has placed an underground city that is one of the most interesting in the whole world. It was founded by Etruscan in the 8th- 3rd centuries BC. Earlier there was a huge Etruscan city in Volusia. These undergrounds had a lot of …
From the series 'Unbelievable Underground Mini-Cities'
In Italy on the territory of Orvieto town has placed an underground city that is one of the most interesting in the whole world. It was founded by Etruscan in the 8th- 3rd centuries BC. Earlier there was a huge Etruscan city in Volusia. These undergrounds had a lot of …
49 km - Old Town of Pienza
The smallest town of Tuscany – Pienza – is one of the nicest in this area. Its population is not so big - just 2 000 people. Today it is quite hard to imagine that earlier on this territory was placed a small village. At the beginning of the 15th century Pius PP. …
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The smallest town of Tuscany – Pienza – is one of the nicest in this area. Its population is not so big - just 2 000 people. Today it is quite hard to imagine that earlier on this territory was placed a small village. At the beginning of the 15th century Pius PP. …
81 km - Siena
Siena is the most known one-coloured city in the world. It attracts people with the numerous buildings painted in deep yellow. At the time of the Renaissance, there was produced the yellow paint that was widely used in painting local buildings. The city occupies about …
From the series 'Monochromatic Cities - Stunning Views'
Siena is the most known one-coloured city in the world. It attracts people with the numerous buildings painted in deep yellow. At the time of the Renaissance, there was produced the yellow paint that was widely used in painting local buildings. The city occupies about …
85 km - Cascata delle Marmore
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Italy is the Cascata delle Marmore (Marmore’s Falls). At first sight, you can hardly believe that this waterfall is man-made. It was created by the ancient Romans. The height of the waterfall is 165 meters. Since its creation, …
From the series 'Most Fanciful Waterfalls of the Planet'
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Italy is the Cascata delle Marmore (Marmore’s Falls). At first sight, you can hardly believe that this waterfall is man-made. It was created by the ancient Romans. The height of the waterfall is 165 meters. Since its creation, …
89 km - Historical center of Siena
The historical part of Siena is also a world heritage site. This area has saved its Medieval aura. Piazza del Campo is a place where most of the excursions begin because around the square you can find a lot of interesting architectural buildings. A wonderful Palazzo …
From the series '16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy'
The historical part of Siena is also a world heritage site. This area has saved its Medieval aura. Piazza del Campo is a place where most of the excursions begin because around the square you can find a lot of interesting architectural buildings. A wonderful Palazzo …
Top destination around Pitigliano - Orvieto
Do you want to see how the main shrine in Orvieto looks like? There is a gorgeous cathedral in the city. This is a fabulous example of the Romanesque-Gothic architecture that can compete with many churches in the most famous Italian cities. When standing near the majestic cathedral, it feels like a giant is staring at you from above. The church is situated on a small square, which adds to an atmosphere of mystery and attractiveness. The central façade of the building is the first place that tourists should pay their attention at. This is a unique combination of different forms of art and skillfully made frescoes.
In the 12th century, there was another church on the site of the modern cathedral. However, that church was in drastic condition. The city’s authorities decided to build a new church on this site after a mysterious event had taken place here in 1263. When people took sacramental bread during ordinary public worship, the blood started pouring from it. Blood drops from the bread fell on the altar and people considered this an omen. The building of the main façade ended in 1310. The outer look is not the only attractive feature of the gorgeous cathedral. Come inside to see that the inner décor of the church is no less spectacular. The chapel with gorgeous frescoes and an image of Saint Brictius is a true gem of the cathedral.
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In the 12th century, there was another church on the site of the modern cathedral. However, that church was in drastic condition. The city’s authorities decided to build a new church on this site after a mysterious event had taken place here in 1263. When people took sacramental bread during ordinary public worship, the blood started pouring from it. Blood drops from the bread fell on the altar and people considered this an omen. The building of the main façade ended in 1310. The outer look is not the only attractive feature of the gorgeous cathedral. Come inside to see that the inner décor of the church is no less spectacular. The chapel with gorgeous frescoes and an image of Saint Brictius is a true gem of the cathedral.
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