The surroundings
Valiano
Castle Valiano in the thirteenth century
Church of St. Lorenzo Martyr
Located inside the historic centre of the castle of Valiano of Montepulciano. Its origins date back to XII °, a period when it was built Valiano, fortified castle on a hill overlooking the Valdichiana Siena-Arezzo, located on the provincial Lauretana connecting Montepulciano to Cortona. The feud valianese, given its important position on the Valdichiana, was disputed for centuries from Perugia, Orvieto, Arezzo and Siena; submitted voluntarily in Florence in 1427 remained free municipality until 1774, when the Grand Duke Peter Leopold had him gather Montepulciano. Today of the ancient castle remains an imposing round tower, the foundations of other three towers, the former town hall, cassero on which was built the tower, the palace of captain and the primordial and only port of entry.
Inside the church plebana, named after St. Lawrence Martyr, are the sacred image and the relic of patron saint, fragments of
an altar robbiano, on board a framework of good hand, an urn cineraria Roman, two wooden statues dell'Addolorata and San Giovanni and an artistic wooden Crucifix 1500 school cortonese purchased by Vagnoli priest in 1783 by the former Great Society of Montepulciano, it is said that when the statement on current cross such a Vincenzo Rosadi, in making a companion phrase "beats beats is that both of wood, felt wet his forehead by a few drops that asciugatesele with a handkerchief (still guarded by the family Rosadi) intrise blood. It is celebrated every 25 years and in his honor every third Sunday of September is disputed the historic Palio dei Carretti of six quarters of Valiano. Rare fragments robbiani inside and outside the chapel Source Battesimale. In the bottom of the semicircular wall walled are some pieces: high, the God Father blessing with the book of life open to pages where you read the letters alpha and omega; just below, two angels knelt above two white clouds made of stucco; below, a ciborium rectangular with a centina decorated with leaves, the sides, two pairs of cherubs white on a blue background. Outside the chapel, above the arc to all sixth, were placed two angels in white on a blue background, which librati in flight, hold a cartouche,
Inside the church plebana, named after St. Lawrence Martyr, are the sacred image and the relic of patron saint, fragments of
The angel left holding the inscription ECCE*PANE*QVI*DE*CELO*DESCENDIT
while the angel on the right QVI*MANDVCATVNC*PANE*VIVE*INETERNUM
To crown the arch there are seven heads of cherubs. If all the fragments were recomposed should surely be the composition of an altar that even if uncertain provenance could tipologicamente belong to the complex of works by Andrea Della Robbia; characteristics of some stylistic elements suggest that these fragments, best workmanship, are dated around the last decade of the fifteenth century, perhaps to 1495.
Other places of interest nearby are: Montepulciano (19 km), Cortona (11 km), Pienza (34 Miles), Chianciano Terme (25 km), Cetona (33 km), Chiusi (24 Km), Trequanda (31 km), Castiglione del lago (16 km). Click on the map to go to its description:
In the valley below the village, in an unforgettable scene, elegant highlight the amount of the Temple of San Biagio. Montepulciano is also a centre from the lively cultural activity between the events known as the Shipyard International Art "and the popular representation of Belverde. Near the agricultural , always important, there is today a strong tourist vocation, which sees one of the most important components in Terme di Montepulciano, in S. Albino, which are used for treating water and mud.
It was one of 12 cities of the Etruscan, and its primitive cyclopean walls can still be seen, incorporated barely changed from the medieval ramparts. Apart from a few beautiful Renaissance palaces, the prevailing character of Cortona's architecture is medieval, conferring on the narrow roads and erte a very suggestivo.Data the elevated position (600 m) from every point of you can enjoy a wonderful view that embraces the whole Val di Chiana.
In the Museum of the Etruscan among many art works of various periods emerge
: the chandelier Etruscan said precisely of Cortona, one of the most celebrated bronze statues of antiquity, and "Musa Polyhymnia," an encaustic painting of the Roman era, of extraordinary beauty . In the Diocesan Museum, in addition to works by Luca Signorelli, the great Renaissance painter native of Cortona, is one of the most beautiful "Annunciation" by Fra Angelico. Notevolissime the medieval churches of St. Francis and S. Domenico, Palazzo Casali medieval facade with Renaissance, the Renaissance churches of St. New Mary and St. Nicholas, in which they hold works of art of great value. Outside the city is home to the Etruscan tomb called "Tanella of Pythagoras" (II century. BC) in the Cannaia; Etruscan tombs to hypogeum of sec. VI and VII BC in the Sodo, location Metelliano Romanesque church of St. Angelo; Calcinaio and the beautiful temple sixteenth of S. Maria delle Grazie. The Convent of Celle, founded by St. Francis, is one of the most evocative of the area. The "Via Crucis" Severini (sec.XX) follows the mystical ramp connecting the town overlooking the sanctuary of St. Margherita, in turn dominated by the mighty structure of the Fortress of Girifalco.
In the Museum of the Etruscan among many art works of various periods emerge
Near the Dome there is the “Diocesan Museum", where you can admire works by the school of Sodom and Sano di Pietro, Flemish tapestries,'400 and '500. A few meters away is the beautiful Palazzo Piccolomini, built to a design by Bronzino and Beccafumi. Downstream of the country develops the charming landscape of "Natural Park Artistic and Cultural of Val d'Orcia, with ravines, rolling fields and the famous cliffs cretacee.
Surely one of the most famous SPA in Italy; to waters, is probably linked the presence of a significant human settlement that would constitute a major centre Etruscan-Roman. Important testimony in this regard is the finding of a monumental complex 
thermal ongoing excavation in the central city "Mezzomiglio." Many other finds of Etruscan and Roman era, some of whom recently discovered are visible in the Museo Civico Archeologico "acqua". The city tourist-thermal arose adjacent to the former Chianciano medieval inherent in the small treasures of Romanesque and Renaissance: Some of these treasures - as paintings by school Siena and Fiorentina, followers of Duccio di Buoninsegna and Arnolfo di Cambio -- You can admire in the Museum of Sacred Art at the “Palazzo dell’Arcipretura”.
Also to be located approximately 550 metres s.l.m. surrounded by large forests of oaks, beeches, oaks and chestnuts, among the Valdichiana and the Val d'Orcia where, together typically Tuscan environment, we can still admire bastions, fortresses castles and abbeys. This environment, yet unspoiled, is the crown to the famous mineral springs heat; Chianciano Terme offers all the advantages climate and tourism resulting from its geographical position.
Also to be located approximately 550 metres s.l.m. surrounded by large forests of oaks, beeches, oaks and chestnuts, among the Valdichiana and the Val d'Orcia where, together typically Tuscan environment, we can still admire bastions, fortresses castles and abbeys. This environment, yet unspoiled, is the crown to the famous mineral springs heat; Chianciano Terme offers all the advantages climate and tourism resulting from its geographical position.
St. Michael Archangel (structure of 1155) you can admire the frescoes of the Sienese school and other attributes to Cola Petruccioli, a cycle of frescoes by Pinturicchio is kept in the church of SS. Trinity.
The local economy, although largest in recent years the tourism sector, happily coexists with agriculture and livestock, which are still the most important segment. Among the products most renowned olive oil, wine, cheese and cold cuts, do not miss the cuisine, which has its roots in the classic Tuscan tradition.
Already important in Etruscan era, lived end its period of peak at the legendary King Porsenna. Importantissimi findings result of archaeological excavations are continuing with success also currently be seen at the National Archaeological Museum Etruscan. 
" Faced with this, there is the Dome, which already exists in the twelfth secoloe transformed in 1585; adjacent to was established in the'30s the "Museum of the Cathedral, which holds important findings including the precious illuminated missals.
n the territory were also reported in the light of Etruscan tombs like that of Pilgrim, that of the Monkey, Leo, that of Pania and many others. Christianity spread in these places very rapidly, proof are the Catacombs of St. Mustiola and Santa Caterina. In addition to the catacombs is open to the so-called "labyrinth of Porsenna", consisting of an intricate system of underground cunnicoli, leading to Cisterna dating back to the first century AD. For all this, but also because of the considerable natural attractions, Chiusi is developing its tourist vocation. An important point is the end of the lake, downstream of the city, peaceful stretch of water where it is possible to do sport fishing and bird watching.
n the territory were also reported in the light of Etruscan tombs like that of Pilgrim, that of the Monkey, Leo, that of Pania and many others. Christianity spread in these places very rapidly, proof are the Catacombs of St. Mustiola and Santa Caterina. In addition to the catacombs is open to the so-called "labyrinth of Porsenna", consisting of an intricate system of underground cunnicoli, leading to Cisterna dating back to the first century AD. For all this, but also because of the considerable natural attractions, Chiusi is developing its tourist vocation. An important point is the end of the lake, downstream of the city, peaceful stretch of water where it is possible to do sport fishing and bird watching.
