"Exploring the Hidden Gem of Monte San Savino in Tuscany"

Hello dear friends,

In today's post, I want to take you back to Tuscany, and I want to do so by introducing you to a beautiful village located in the province of Arezzo on the western side of the Valdichiana Aretina. It's a place I visited several months ago and hadn't had the opportunity to share with you in this community before.
In the first photos, you can admire the hotel where I stayed, which is the "Hotel Le Logge dei Mercanti." I only regret not taking some photos inside the hotel because it's truly a beautiful place.

this is the hotel

I was already familiar with this place because it is the birthplace of the great sculptor Andrea Contucci, known as Sansovino, and the famous Pope Julius II. I'm talking about the village of Monte San Savino, a town that dates back to the 1100s but gained great importance in the following years, both politically and culturally.

It was right under Florence that this village developed and became a small citadel of art. Who knows how many artists one could encounter along the streets of this beautiful village.

As usual, on that day, I took my classic stroll around the village to discover its hidden corners. I must say that its historic center impressed me a lot because it still preserves very interesting buildings from a historical and artistic perspective.

I tried to capture the most important monuments, including the Monte Palace, the Merchants' Loggia, and the Pretorio Palace. I also managed to photograph its imposing Civic Tower, dating back to the time of the Guelphs in the 1300s.

There are also several very interesting churches here, including an ancient sanctuary. Fortunately, I found some of these beautiful churches open and visitable, but, as someone I met there told me, it's very difficult to keep them all open because some are in desperate need of restoration.

I also visited something that could be explored for free. In many Tuscan villages, it was common to store rainwater in cisterns to ensure access to water during times of drought. Luckily, in this village, one of the most important cisterns is also visitable. It was my first time seeing a cistern of such dimensions, and it showcases the intelligence of the past in not wasting water.

In conclusion, I can say that Monte San Savino is truly an interesting place. It gave birth to people who not only shaped the history of Tuscany but also the art of the Renaissance. I believe it's very interesting to visit a place like this. Furthermore, this place, along with others, is far from the usual tourist routes, but that doesn't make it any less fascinating than other well-known locations in Tuscany.

Thank you for dedicating time to reading this, and I appreciate the daily support you provide. Wishing you all a great day.