Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Exploring Central Tuscany
The beautiful city of Siena, with its narrow streets and
medieval buildings of rose-coloured brick, is the natural
starting place for exploring the heart of Tuscany. From here it
is only a short drive to the castle-dotted landscapes of Chianti
to the north, or to historic towns such as San Gimignano and
Montepulciano. Although these towns are full of visitors during
the day, at night they revert to their timeless Tuscan character
and many have first-class restaurants serving local fare. The
landscape is of cypresses, olive groves, vineyards, simple
churches and stone farmhouses.
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GETTING AROUND
The S2 is the main road south
through Siena. The S222 links
Florence with Siena and is known
as the
Chiantigiana
(Chianti Way)
as it passes through the Chianti
wine-growing area. Both routes are
well served by bus services, and
tour operators in both cities offer
tours of the main sites. Train
services are limited to one line
between Florence and Siena. A car
is a great advantage, especially for
visiting the Chianti wine estates.
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View over Siena from the surrounding hills
