Castiglione d'Orcia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Castiglione d'Orcia
The rural area which the territory of Castiglione d'Orcia forms a part of is known as the Val d'Orcia: a sparsely populated area with an almost unaltered agricultural landscape compared to previous centuries. The beauty of this agricultural landscape in Tuscany is the reason for its status, obtained in 2004, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic centre of the village, of medieval origin, is 540 m above sea level and allows a marvellous view for kilometres. In particular, you can look out over an imposing medieval defence tower rising out of the landscape at the Rocca di Tentennano, in the area of the "Rocca d'Orcia", just a stone's throw from the centre of Castiglione d'Orcia. The village's economy is based on two main activities: agriculture and tourism, and especially an activity
Where to Eat in Castiglione d'Orcia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Osteria Santa Caterina
Where to Stay in Castiglione d'Orcia
- 🏨Agriturismo Bindozzino
Castiglione d'Orcia Travel Guide Sections
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