Orcia Valley (Val d'Orcia)
This region of Tuscany, extending from the hills south of Siena to Monte Amiata, is known for its gentle, cultivated hills, picturesque towns and quaint villages. Its gorgeous landscape has been depicted in many works of art from Renaissance painting to modern photography.
Basic Info
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Category
Valley
Secondary Category (If any)
Wine Region
Area Size
61,188 ha (151,200 acres)
Known For
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Famous Middle-East & Western Filming Location
Famous Filming Location:
- Under The Tuscan Sun (2003)
- Eat, Pray, Love (2010)
Top Travel Destination in Europe
Day Trip from Major Cities
1.5 hour drive from Arezzo or Siena
2 hour drive from Florence or Rome or Perugia
3 hour drive from Pisa (Italy) or Livorno or Bologna or Rome or San Marino or La Spezia or Modena
3.5 hour drive from Parma (Italy)
4 hour drive from Genoa or Venice
Location
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Val d'Orcia, Corso Rossellino, 53026 Pienza SI, Italy
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