The town of Cetona is nestled at the base of the mountain with the same name, in the southern part of Siena in Tuscany and it is a interesting destination for vacation.
Mount Cetona has been the site of many ancient civilizations, with archaeological remains dating back to the 80th century BC found in the Gosto caves. Many of these ancient caves are contained in the Belvedere Park, as well as sites of Etruscan finds that you can visit.
All of this is tucked into a natural landscape that one can imagine being just as beautiful during the Renaissance as it is today, with its timeless rolling hills and vast greenery.
Mount Cetona has been the site of many ancient civilizations, with archaeological remains dating back to the 80th century BC found in the Gosto caves. Many of these ancient caves are contained in the Belvedere Park, as well as sites of Etruscan finds that you can visit.
All of this is tucked into a natural landscape that one can imagine being just as beautiful during the Renaissance as it is today, with its timeless rolling hills and vast greenery.
You can explore the city and its surrounding countryside, which is rich with a traditional agricultural economy of vineyards and olive groves. You can view the archaeological finds from this region at the Prehistoric Museum of Mount Cetona, which is located in town. There are also several picturesque churches to visit, including the Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo and the Convento di San Francesco.
The real pleasure of visiting this town lies in walking around the stone-paved streets, with the natural beauty of the stones blending into the surrounding mountainside and landscape around the city.
The real pleasure of visiting this town lies in walking around the stone-paved streets, with the natural beauty of the stones blending into the surrounding mountainside and landscape around the city.
The central square in town dates back to the Renaissance, and is a lovely place to pass the time. It is surrounded by buildings from the 17th century, including the Palazza Vitelli, and the church of San Michele Arcangelo mentioned above.
If you choose to take a walk up the main hill towards the fortress in Cetona, you will pass many interesting small buildings and houses, as well as the old defense wall that protected the city from siege.
This wall has many places to stop and marvel at the Tuscan countryside that you can see from this height, which is beautifully adorned with olive groves and cypress trees.
If you choose to take a walk up the main hill towards the fortress in Cetona, you will pass many interesting small buildings and houses, as well as the old defense wall that protected the city from siege.
This wall has many places to stop and marvel at the Tuscan countryside that you can see from this height, which is beautifully adorned with olive groves and cypress trees.
If you want to know how does it feel to stay in a fortress, you can book the Rocca for your vacation, that is part of the oldest portion of the city, and dates back to the 10th century. It sleeps within 14 people in a magic atmosphere.
The best way to experience this is from your own country villa. You can contact us to find out about the range of Tuscan villas near Cetona, or to book the Rocca. Our agents are available to chat with you through Skype, phone, or email, to help you browse our huge selection of villas to find one that will best fit your needs.
This will help you enjoy your charming retreat into the Siena countryside.
The best way to experience this is from your own country villa. You can contact us to find out about the range of Tuscan villas near Cetona, or to book the Rocca. Our agents are available to chat with you through Skype, phone, or email, to help you browse our huge selection of villas to find one that will best fit your needs.
This will help you enjoy your charming retreat into the Siena countryside.
