Pitigliano Centro Storico
Pitigliano Centro Storico
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SHA12311
Cairo, Egypt838 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Truly worth the drive. Old town with lots of history unfortunately we where on a very tight schedule and could not visit all the sites, be it church, museum, theatre etc etc. We walked around the small alleys for less than 30 minutes took s few pictures and drove away. Truly recommend the experience for a few hours at least.
Written September 21, 2022
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Steve S
Palm Springs, CA1,677 contributions
Sep 2022
PITIGLIANO Is a breathtaking town carved into the Tufo rock. Perched on a cliff of local stone, the town stands majestically as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Also known as Little Jerusalem, thanks to the large Jewish community it hosted within its walls in the 16th century. A Great Day to see this Awesome Village!
Written January 22, 2023
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Gail T
San Francisco, United States33 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
We drove here and it's kind of out of the way. It's a unique place and we are glad we came. However, prior to arriving to this town, there wasn't much around... toilets, etc. And then when we arrived (Around 3:30 pm) a lot of places were closed. We found a public toilet but only one restaurant was open. Maybe it was low season? (End of October) So plan accordingly.
Written December 3, 2017
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Adam C
Westward Ho!, UK12 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
If you’re after an incredible day trip to a vibrant yet quaint town in Tuscany, Pitigliano is for you. A beautiful place, with a great view of the town itself and surroundings, lots of choice for food and a real Italian feel. Would love to go again.
Written December 11, 2018
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Evgenyr1981
Israel688 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
If you are planning on visit the three famous tuff towns (Sorano, Savan, Pitigliano), this one should be in the top priority with more dedicated time.
Don't just rush through like many do, enjoy the views, take a look into the streets, they have a lot to tell. There are pretty good places to eat around as well.
I would recommend some good spots for photographers with following coordinates:
Historic town side view: 42.63384, 11.6706
Town panorama: 42.63092, 11.66202
Another, less impressive panorama: 42.63068, 11.66426
Don't just rush through like many do, enjoy the views, take a look into the streets, they have a lot to tell. There are pretty good places to eat around as well.
I would recommend some good spots for photographers with following coordinates:
Historic town side view: 42.63384, 11.6706
Town panorama: 42.63092, 11.66202
Another, less impressive panorama: 42.63068, 11.66426
Written June 28, 2017
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Anuj_Mithani
Mumbai, India3,876 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
We took a detour through the eastern part of the Grosetto province in Southern Tuscany, to visit Sorano and Pitigliano en route to Orvieto from Montalcino.
We left our car in metered parking spaces outside the city gate in Pitigliano, and walked after. The view is incredible (we took innumerable pictures), with the horizontal expanse sitting atop a tufa cliff. As you enter through the old gate and pass the aqueduct, it’s a pleasant one hour exploration by foot on a relatively flat surface, with all of three pedestrian thoroughfares and not very much to see. The town is somewhat stark inside and underwhelms after the dramatic perched view, but it has an interesting Jewish ghetto area (we were unable to visit the synagogue as it was closed around lunch time).
Overall, well worth a quick stopover in a relatively non-touristy part of Tuscany.
We left our car in metered parking spaces outside the city gate in Pitigliano, and walked after. The view is incredible (we took innumerable pictures), with the horizontal expanse sitting atop a tufa cliff. As you enter through the old gate and pass the aqueduct, it’s a pleasant one hour exploration by foot on a relatively flat surface, with all of three pedestrian thoroughfares and not very much to see. The town is somewhat stark inside and underwhelms after the dramatic perched view, but it has an interesting Jewish ghetto area (we were unable to visit the synagogue as it was closed around lunch time).
Overall, well worth a quick stopover in a relatively non-touristy part of Tuscany.
Written November 1, 2016
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IonutBucharest
Bucharest, Romania206 contributions
Aug 2017
Get lost on the shadowy winding labyrinth of narrows streets of this beautiful village for at least 1 hour if you plan just a stop-over.
Written August 17, 2017
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bennybear
Calgary, Canada721 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
This is like a mini Orvieto, without the crowds. An absolutely beautiful little gem to wander in the evening and dinner e.
Written October 9, 2019
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Dilemo
Osprey, FL168 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
This city and several surrounding smaller towns are located in an area characterised by the "tufo" light brown volcanic rock which is used ubiquitously for all the buildings. The landscape is marked by many sheer, smooth faced cliffs which quite improbably have openings high up which have been created for various purposes including habitation and as dovecotes for homing pigeons which were once used as postmen.
Despite the steepness of the cliffs the old "borgo" of this town, which is entirely pedestrianised once you have passed into the old quarter, has to be accessed by going down a steep staircase which has been cut through solid rock. Once down at this lower level you find yourself in a labyrinth of pathways with houses in most improbable positions and amongst them are a couple of restaurants, one of which has a terrace overlooking the abyss which is the valley below the town.
Back in the old quarter there are two parallel streets running along the ridge of the cliff leading at the far end to an enormous structure which has now been converted into an exhibition space. Walls and railings are in abundance to stop you falling off the edge of the cliff into the valley hundreds of feet below but still you periodically come across a building which has somehow been constructed below these ramparts.
Finally you climb up more steps and find yourself on a flat paved roof which is the highest point of the town and which affords a fabulous view of the surrounding town and countryside.
Despite the steepness of the cliffs the old "borgo" of this town, which is entirely pedestrianised once you have passed into the old quarter, has to be accessed by going down a steep staircase which has been cut through solid rock. Once down at this lower level you find yourself in a labyrinth of pathways with houses in most improbable positions and amongst them are a couple of restaurants, one of which has a terrace overlooking the abyss which is the valley below the town.
Back in the old quarter there are two parallel streets running along the ridge of the cliff leading at the far end to an enormous structure which has now been converted into an exhibition space. Walls and railings are in abundance to stop you falling off the edge of the cliff into the valley hundreds of feet below but still you periodically come across a building which has somehow been constructed below these ramparts.
Finally you climb up more steps and find yourself on a flat paved roof which is the highest point of the town and which affords a fabulous view of the surrounding town and countryside.
Written September 11, 2019
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William H
Binasco, Italy52 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
If you like old places with amazing views then this is the place to go. A few museums and things nearby to. If you love having a drink while watching the sunset then a great place to go
Written August 25, 2019
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Alpacinofan
Campi Bisenzio, Italy57 contributions
La strada per arrivare in centro e’molto tortuosa?chiedo perche’purtroppo mia madre sta male in auto quando ci sono strade impegnative con curve e salite
bejAz
Como, Italia975 contributions
La strada per arrivare in paese rispecchia la normalità della zona, un paio di tornanti, salite e discese, non larghissima ma gestibile
Però in centro non si può entrare coi mezzi, bisogna cercare posto nei parcheggi solitamente a pagamento esterni alla zona pedonale
rmsydney
21 contributions
Hi, we are going to stay in pitigliano in May next year . Can you recommend a Jewish history tour ( or can we just visit museum ourselves ?/)and an Etruscan cave tour in Pitigliano . thanks, Rosalia
ersiFivizzano
Fivizzano, Italy61 contributions
Scusa la mia risposta in ritardo non potrei consigliarti in questo caso , quando sono andata io il museo era chiuso.
Renatagolin
Montecchio Maggiore, Italy267 contributions
si può parcheggiare nei parcheggi dentro il paese?o è tutta zona ztl...altrimenti c'è un parcheggio anche a pagamento senza dover camminare troppo? grazie
Giovanna
Milan, Italy63 contributions
Ciao, c'è un parcheggio prima di entrare in centro. Prima di arrivare in paese, trovi una curva a U molto stretta, dalla e dopo prosegui dritto per 100 m, avanti dritto infili una strada sulla destra (la strada principale fa una leggera curva a sinistra, praticamente prosegui dritto). In questa stradina trovi un parcheggio a pagamento molto vicino al centro
Giove17
Rome, Italy1 contribution
Riguardo i parcheggi?
sampei6975
Nettuno, Italy2,873 contributions
Salve, si può parcheggiare a pagamento, prima di entrare nel centro storico, girando a destra e percorrendo una salita che porta alla via panoramica e al cimitero poi, oppure, allontanandosi leggermente, cercare tra le strade dell'area urbana nella speranza di trovarne qualcuno libero.
C'è anche la possibilità di trovarne qualcuno a pagamento nel centro storico, fino al limite della ztl, ma sono pochi, ci vuole fortuna.
Lene R
Morsoe, Denmark7 contributions
How is the public transportation in Pitigliano ? We like to travel by bus or train and have done it frequently from Siena, but has anyone experience doing this from Pitigliano ?
AnnFM
Rome, Italy53 contributions
Pitigliano itself is all walkable. We visited it twice this Spring and always found a place to park right outside of the historic center. In Google it seems there is some public transport. See: “tuttopitigliano” It’s worth a visit the whole zone but by car would be worth it to get around to the various “Borghi”. If you have other questions just get in touch.
Vorrei visitare Pitigliano domani , dove posso parcheggiare?
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FRANCESCA S
PARMA66 contributions
Vicino al centro, Piazza Petruccioli, percorrendo la Strada Regionale 74 maremmana, lasciandoti alle spalle il centro e uscendo da Pitigliano, lungo la strada trovi dei posteggi e arrivi comodamente a piedi in centro.
Elena
Province of Brescia, Italy148 contributions
È consentito l'accesso ai cani?
Rinaldotrip
Bergamo, Italy110 contributions
scusa il ritardo .... certo che si ..... noi avevamo un cagnolino al seguito
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Pitigliano Centro Storico:
- Orvieto, Civita di Bagnoregio, Pitigliano PRIVATE TOUR from FLORENCE (From $565.87)
- Private Full-day Cascate del Mulino Hot Springs from Rome (From $388.34)
- Daytrip from Civitavecchia Port to Tuscany Countryside (From $523.70)
- Jewish Pitigliano Ghetto private Tour (From $199.72)
- 5-Days Private Gastronomic Tour in Tuscany with Wellness Program (From $3,327.51)
- Hotels near Pitigliano Centro Storico:
- (0.02 mi) Casa Marghera House Winery Bikes
- (0.03 mi) Holiday Apartment "Casa Tra Le Rondini" with Wi-Fi
- (0.03 mi) Un giardino nel tufo
- (0.03 mi) Le Camere Del Ceccottino
- (0.09 mi) Km 0 Dal Centro
- Restaurants near Pitigliano Centro Storico:
- (0.02 mi) Forno del ghetto di Francesca
- (0.04 mi) Il Tufo Allegro
- (0.07 mi) La Corte del Ceccottino
- (0.06 mi) Locanda del Pozzo Antico
- (0.07 mi) Ristorante Trattoria La chiave del Paradiso
- Attractions near Pitigliano Centro Storico:
- (0.03 mi) Sinagoga e Museo Ebraico
- (0.05 mi) Chiesa di Santa Maria e San Rocco
- (0.04 mi) Cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (Duomo di Pitigliano)
- (0.08 mi) Fontana delle Sette Cannelle
- (0.11 mi) Museo di Palazzo Orsini
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