Val d'Orcia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
valley and cultural landscape in central Italy; a World Heritage site
About Val d'Orcia
The Val d’Orcia is characterised by gentle, carefully-cultivated hills occasionally broken by gullies and by picturesque towns and villages such asPienza(rebuilt as an “ideal town” in the 15th century under the patronage of Pope Pius II),Radicofani(home to the notorious brigand-hero Ghino di Tacco) andMontalcino(theBrunello di Montalcinois counted among the most prestigious of Italian wines, rated 2007 #1 world wine by Wine Spectator). It is a landscape which has become familiar through its depiction in works of art from the Renaissance painting to the modern photograph. In 2004 the Val d’Orcia was added to theUNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
Top Attractions in Val d'Orcia
Explore the best things to see and do in Val d'Orcia:
- ★Steam Train tour
Where to Eat in Val d'Orcia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Fattoria La Palazzina
Val d'Orcia Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: