Pitigliano Attractions
The little town of Pitigliano lies in the extreme south of Tuscany, some 20km/12.5mi west of the Lago di Bolsena (which is in Latium) and 50km/30mi east of the coast.
History
This easily defensible site was probably occupied by the Etruscans, followed by the Romans, to whom it was known as Caletra. During the Middle Ages it belonged to the Orsini, an influential Guelf family, who granted it a municipal charter. Later the town passed to the Florentine family of Strozzi, and in 1604 it was incorporated in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
History
This easily defensible site was probably occupied by the Etruscans, followed by the Romans, to whom it was known as Caletra. During the Middle Ages it belonged to the Orsini, an influential Guelf family, who granted it a municipal charter. Later the town passed to the Florentine family of Strozzi, and in 1604 it was incorporated in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
Sorano, Italy
(Near Pitigliano)
Just off the road to Sorano, 1km/0.75mi from Pitigliano, is the Parco Orsini, with the ruins of a villa. Like Pitigliano, the little town of Sorano is built on a crag of tufa. It is still surrounded by its medieval walls.
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Sovana, Italy
(Near Pitigliano)
The medieval town of Sovana is home to the 12th-13th C Cathedral of Santi Pietro e Paolo and the church of Santa Maria.
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The Town
The town of Pitigliano is dramatically perched upon a hilltop, and boasts many fine buildings.
