The most beautiful roads through Tuscany
Tuscany is known for its diverse, melancholy landscape. Many streets are true panorama routes and lead through the most beautiful corners of the Italian region.
Tuscany is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions in Italy. Anyone who hasn't yet seen this area in the heart of the boot-shaped country should definitely take a road trip there. Even from the car, the roads in Tuscany reveal the picturesque beauty of the region, lined with olive trees and cypress trees. The roads between the towns are a particular highlight. Siena and San Quirico d'Orcia.
The SR 2 from Siena to Montalcino, for example, is highly recommended because it leads over hills and past monasteries and olive groves. The SP 408 from Montevarchi to Siena is a similar route. You start in medieval Montevarchi and enjoy a fascinating landscape until you arrive in the lively city of Siena. If you want to drive along a real panorama route, the Crete Senesi is just the thing for you: There are many sweeping views along the way.
From San Gimignano to the Chianti area – Experience the streets of Tuscany
San Gimignano could be another starting point for a tour of Tuscany. Here the route leads through the area of Chianti, which is lined with vineyards and leads through Radda, Greve in Chianti to the chivalrous Abbey of Badia a Passignano. On this route you will also find some cultural highlights, but also small romantic restaurants to stop off at.
Further south, the drive through the Val d'Orcia between San Quirico d'Orcia and is worthwhile. PienzaA side trip leads to the small village of Monticchiello, which is truly a picture-perfect scene: slender cypress trees, narrow streets and crooked turrets are visible from afar.
