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Pitigliano, Italy

From 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 residents with natural protection from enemies. It is customary to consider Pitigliano as a single and unique architectural complex today. Many beautiful medieval buildings, luxurious palaces, and towers have been preserved in the town.

Pitigliano, Italy This Italian town is often called "little Jerusalem". The fact is that a large Jewish community has been living on its territory for several hundred years. The old synagogue is one of the main attractions of the town. There are many unique attractions in the town even though its territory is quite small. Garibaldi square is the starting point for most sightseeing programs. One of the most beautiful historical streets - Cavour originates next to it.

You can admire the chic buildings while walking through it. You can also admire the ancient aqueduct. It was built in the early 17th century. The chic palace is located on Republic Square. It belonged to the noble family of Orsini. It is considered the most spectacular monument in the town in the Renaissance style. Interesting craft shops, souvenir shops, and restaurants are located in many old houses today. Therefore, you can find interesting places accidentally here. Special rolling pins are one of the most popular souvenirs among the guests of Pitigliano. They are designed for making various types of homemade pasta. Next - Ronda


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ATM bankomat: 'Bcc Di Pitigliano' located in 1 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Maremma&Me' is located in 14 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Total Erg' in 0.65 km
Supermarket: 'Ghiottornia Di Polidori Anna' in 0.32 km
Parking: 'Parcheggio di via Cardella' in 0.66 km
Apotheek: 'Tufo' in 0.37 km
Police station: 'Carabinieri Comando Compagnia Pitigliano' in 1.3 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'La Corte del Ceccottino' in 0.31 km
Railway station: 'Chiarone Scalo' in 32 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Grosseto (Baccarini) Airport GRS - in 50 km
 »  Siena Airport SAY - in 76 km
 »  Sant'Egidio Airport PEG - in 85 km
 »  Fiumicino Airport FCO - in 105 km
 »  Marina di Campo Airport EBA - in 117 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Pitigliano

Vivipitigliano

Located in 0 km from Pitigliano
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Rooms: 1
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
Villa Etruria

Located in 1 km from Pitigliano
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Rooms: 5
Air conditioned and en suite, rooms at the Villa Etruria B&B open onto the garden. Each has a wrought-iron bed, tiled floors, and a private bathroom. … More: photo, rates and booking
Il Fontanile

Located in 2 km from Pitigliano
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Rooms: 3
Apartments have a fully equipped kitchenette and a washing machine. It also includes a sofa and a private bathroom with shower. Lake Bolsena is 30 km … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa Relais La Doganella I Pitigliano

Located in 3 km from Pitigliano
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Rooms: 1
There is private: grounds 7 ha, garden 3'000 m2, swimming pool (6 x 14 m, depth 120 - 250 cm, 18.05.-19.10.) with built-in steps. Tennis (1 x clay … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Pitigliano
0 km - Pitigliano
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 …
Underground Orvieto
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 …
Old Town of Pienza
48 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. …
Siena
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 …
Cascata delle Marmore
86 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, …
Historical center of Siena
88 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 …

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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