Montepulciano történelmi műemlékei

Palaces, Gates and Fortress

Montepulciano's main street climbs past Renaissance palaces built by noble families once the town came under Florentine rule. This list covers the fortress at the top of the hill, the town hall and palaces on and near Piazza Grande, the Marzocco column and the northern town gate.

Palaces, Gates and Fortress — Térkép

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A

Fortezza Medicea

The fortress at the highest point of the hill, first built by Siena and later rebuilt under Florentine rule.

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B

Palazzo Comunale

The Gothic town hall on Piazza Grande, remodelled in the 15th century, with a tower open to visitors.

C

Palazzo del Capitano

The medieval seat of the town's captain of justice, on the north side of Piazza Grande.

D

Palazzo Cervini

An unfinished Renaissance palace on the main street, built for the family of Cardinal Marcello Cervini, later Pope Marcellus II.

E

Colonna del Marzocco

A column topped by the Marzocco lion, the symbol of Florence, marking the town's alliance with the Florentine Republic.

F

Porta al Prato

The northern gate of the old town, where most visitors arriving from the car parks begin the climb up the main street.

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