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Lago Trasimeno
- beaches
- swimming
- ferry connections to islands
- nature walks
Lago di Chiusi
- boat rentals
- swimming
- canoeing
- nature walks
Lago di Montepulciano
- boat rentals
- bird watching (organized by LIPU)
- nature walks
Cultural attractions
Chiusi
- etruscan museum
- guided tours to etruscan tombs
- catacombs of Santa Mustiola and Santa Caterina
- the Labyrinth of Porsena
Cetona
- prehistorian museum
- guided visit to prehistorian caves
Cittą della Pieve
- church of Sant'Agostino
- oratory of Santa Maria dei Bianchi
- paintings by Perugino (dating 1504)
Castiglione del Lago
- Rocca del Leone
- Cotogna Palace
- paintings by Perugino (dating 1504)
Thermal springs
- Chianciano
- San Casciano ai Bagni
- Bagni di San Filippo
- Bagno Vignoni
Sport attractions
Horseback Riding
- Chiusi
- Cetona
- Passignano sul Trasimeno
Tennis
- Chiusi
- Moiano
- Paciano
- Passignano sul Trasimeno
Sailing
- Castiglione del Lago
Golf
- Trasimeno
Details
In Montepulciano (20 km, 12 miles)
immerse yourself in its narrow and steep streets that make up this urban center.
Descend to the Sanctuary of San Biagio. Taste Vino Nobile at the historic wine
cellars found throughout the town.
In Pienza (30 km, 18 miles)
admire the Renaissance architecture surrounding the Piazza Pio II and stop to
taste pecorino cheese in all its amazing varieties.
In Cortona (30 km, 18 miles)
admire the work of the (scalpellini) and the imposing medieval town center or
visit the peaceful San Francesco monastery.
Chiusi (3.5 km, 2.1 miles)
the most Etruscan of the area's medieval towns, you will find one of the best
museums of that ancient culture, the Labyrinth of Porsena as well of the Tomb
of the Monkey and other carved from the tufa stone. The Catacombs of Santa
Mustiola and Santa Catarina, the Cathedral and the Apogeo of Poggio Gaiella
are further evidence of the town's rich history.
Cetona (12 km, 7.2 miles)
is a charming medieval village where you can visit caves inhabited by
prehistorian man.
Chiusi Lake
a protected area and WWF educational center, where you can rent boats and admire
the water lilies and the largest heron nesting area in central Italy.
Polvese Island
in the middle of the Trasimeno Lake, it is reached by a ferry departing
from Castiglione del Lago (24 km, 14.4 miles). It offers a variety of nature
walks.
Montepulciano Lake (10 km, 6 miles)
is a Nature Reserve and LIPU Oasis where you can enjoy guided visits and bird
watching.
Bosco di Pietraporciana (15 km, 9 miles)
is a Nature Reserve. Walk among ancient beech trees and from the ridge enjoy
a beautiful panoramic view of the Orcia and Chiana valleys.
