Montecchio

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The Castle of Montecchio Vesponi is a walled, castle with turrets and battlements, which occupies the top of a hill (Montecchio), overlooking the Val di Chiana, named and drawn on a well-documented survey map by Leonardo da Vinci in 1503. Many cultural events have taken place within its walls, including art exhibitions (the last being one of works of Manzù), concerts, folklore festivals, re- enactments and events in the local dialect. Famous visitors to the Castle have included the late Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother (of England) who came to learn Documentary Moviesmore about the castle and the area and owned in 1384 by another Englishman, Sir John Hawkwood (known in Italian as Giovanni Acuto). Hawkwood appears in the world famous fresco by Paolo Uccello in the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, The Duomo of Florence. #Tuscany #Castle #Montecchio #Vesponi #Valdichiana #Castiglion Fiorentino
The Castle of Montecchio Vesponi is a walled, castle with turrets and battlements, which occupies the top of a hill (Montecchio), overlooking the Val di Chiana, named and drawn on a well-documented survey map by Leonardo da Vinci in 1503. Many cultural events have taken place within its walls, including art exhibitions (the last being one of works of Manzù), concerts, folklore festivals, re- enactments and events in the local dialect. Famous visitors to the Castle have included the late Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother (of England) who came to learn Documentary Moviesmore about the castle and the area and owned in 1384 by another Englishman, Sir John Hawkwood (known in Italian as Giovanni Acuto). Hawkwood appears in the world famous fresco by Paolo Uccello in the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, The Duomo of Florence. #Tuscany #Castle #Montecchio #Vesponi #Valdichiana #Castiglion Fiorentino
Relais Villa Grazianella - UNA Esperienze

Relais Villa Grazianella - UNA Esperienze

Via Grazianella 5 Montepulciano SI
The price is ₩286,719 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
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Everything was perfect. Warm welcome, comfortable and spacious rooms, great breakfast. The staff was very kind and friendly. I also recommend the wine tasting experience. Highly recommended!

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Villa di Piazzano - Small Luxury Hotel of the World

Villa di Piazzano - Small Luxury Hotel of the World

5 out of 5
Localita Piazzano, C.P. 6 Cortona AR
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The price is ₩1,012,494 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
₩1,012,494
₩1,127,487 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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Room was wonderful, bathroom spacious and well appointed. Staff amazing and so friendly

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

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Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa

Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Via del Salvatore Cortona AR
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₩420,241
₩469,136 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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Abbadia Sicille Relais

Abbadia Sicille Relais

4 out of 5
SP 14 Loc. Abbadia Sicille Trequanda SI
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8.8/10 Excellent! (168 reviews)
Room was beyond expectations. Helpful staff and overall great experience.

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Residenza Fabroni

Residenza Fabroni

Via di Gracciano nel Corso, 12 Montepulciano SI
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8.8/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
The parking states “on site”, as if there was a parking lot easy and close to get to and from, especially with luggage. The parking lot is a maze to get to and quite difficult to navigate to through the tiny streets. Other then that, place was clean, staff was great Very old school italy Also the ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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Il Tosco

Il Tosco

Via del Poliziano 13 Montepulciano SI
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10/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
Best stay of my life!

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