Hill  Towns  of  Tuscany

​By Dion Protani
Latest update: 30 January 2024
The hill towns of Tuscany are one of the most evocative attractions of the region. No other Italian region can match the depth of illustrious names in this genre offered by Tuscany. 

Topping the list are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in San Gimignano and Pienza; the former often referred to the Medieval Manhattan due to its extraordinary collection of towers and the latter simply a Renaissance marvel. 

Volterra, Montepulciano and Cortona are three further famous hill towns of Italy and mainstays of any serious Tuscan itineraries. 
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San  Gimignano

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San Gimignano, Tuscany

Pienza

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Pienza, Tuscany

Volterra

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Volterra, Tuscany

Montepulciano

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Montepulciano, Tuscany

Cortona

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Cortona, Tuscany

Montalcino

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Montalcino, Tuscany

Monterchi

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Monterchi, Tuscany

Monteriggioni

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Monteriggioni, Tuscany

Massa  Marittima

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Massa Marittima, Tuscany

San  Miniato

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San Miniato, Tuscany

Fiesole

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Fiesole, Tuscany

Roccatederighi

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Roccatederighi, Tuscany

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