Visit the picturesque town of Sorano, a medieval hilltop settlement built from volcanic rock and overlooking the River Lente in Grosseto province. Born of Etruscan origins, Sorano is an interesting town with several interesting attractions to offer tourists.
Book your stay at a picturesque villa rental in Sorano and experience the many attractions available in the surrounding area.
Begin your day of discovery in Sorano by visiting the impressive Orsini castle. This 14th century fortress is considered a very important example of Renaissance military architecture at its finest. Walk around its two giant bastions, sealed with tall thick walls.
Book your stay at a picturesque villa rental in Sorano and experience the many attractions available in the surrounding area.
Begin your day of discovery in Sorano by visiting the impressive Orsini castle. This 14th century fortress is considered a very important example of Renaissance military architecture at its finest. Walk around its two giant bastions, sealed with tall thick walls.
To see the best views from Sorano, walk up to the Masso Leopoldino, which has a beautiful terrace offering panoramic scenes of the surrounding countryside. What makes it so special is the natural tufo stone from which it is entirely carved. Along with the nearby towns of Pitigliano and Castell‘Azzara, Sorano is part of the trio nicknamed ‘Citta del tufo’ because they are all built from this volcanic rock.
Sorano is beautifully compact and seems to rise naturally like a carved masterpiece from the rock it stands on. Windows and arches in the town are intricately carved with exquisite designs due to the easy manipulation of the soft tufa rock.
Sorano is beautifully compact and seems to rise naturally like a carved masterpiece from the rock it stands on. Windows and arches in the town are intricately carved with exquisite designs due to the easy manipulation of the soft tufa rock.
Enter Sorano via the Porta di Sopra which is the upper gate, close to the 14th century cathedral. Be sure to explore the fascinating archaeological park nearby that has wonderful examples of Rupestrian architecture and many fascinating tombs.
Sorano graciously earned its Orange Flag Award for the distinctive characteristics of its tofu formed structure and determination to maintain the town’s original layout and historical integrity. Tourists will love the quaint little selection of artisan food and craft shops, trattorias and markets available in Sorano.
The warm welcome extended by the locals is enough to make you want to come to this little treasure in the Grosseto province of Tuscany so why not make your plans to come here on your next Italian holiday!
Sorano graciously earned its Orange Flag Award for the distinctive characteristics of its tofu formed structure and determination to maintain the town’s original layout and historical integrity. Tourists will love the quaint little selection of artisan food and craft shops, trattorias and markets available in Sorano.
The warm welcome extended by the locals is enough to make you want to come to this little treasure in the Grosseto province of Tuscany so why not make your plans to come here on your next Italian holiday!
Photo credits
picture 1: Zyance / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: GiorgioPro / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Matteo Vinattieri / CC BY 3.0
picture 1: Zyance / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: GiorgioPro / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Matteo Vinattieri / CC BY 3.0
