Hill-top villages to escape the heat south of Florence
We will be visiting halfway between Florence and Siena (Italy) at the end of August. It is going to be very hot I expect so I am looking for high villages/towns we can visit to get some cool.
My first instinct was to try to find an altitude map of the area but I haven't had any luck yet.
Can anyone recommend some villages/towns in the area which are interesting and will be cooler on very hot days?
Best Answer
I have visited various cities in Tuscany from Florence, and i suggest the following trips to visit.
My favorites hill towns are:
- San Gimignano
- Montereggioni (appears assasins creed 2 story)
- Cortona
- Montalcino
- Volterra
When you are in tuscan sun..
- Dont miss cypress trees (they shot gladiator movie there). These trees are wind breakers.
- Sip of tuscan red wines.
Useful links
http://www.tuscanychic.com/traveling-in-tuscany/tuscanys-most-beautiful-hilltop-villages https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/read/articles/hill-towns-of-central-italy http://www.calgaryherald.com/travel/five+must+italian+hill+towns+tuscany+umbria/9787100/story.html
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