Country Hotel Villa Ambra is located in Montepulciano, in the south of Tuscany near Siena.

The region has a rich artistic, historical, economics and cultural heritage and it boasts a breathtaking landscape.

Montepulciano is between Val D'Orcia and Val di Chiana. The town is encircled by walls and fortifications designed by Antonio da Sangallo.

Inside the walls the streets are crammed with Renaissance-style palaces and churches, but the town is chiefly known for its good local "Vino Nobile" wines.

A long, winding street called the "Corso" climbs up into the main square, which crowns the summit of the hill.

Montepulciano is perfect stop on the way to many of the most famous town in Tuscany :

Siena, Firenze, Orvieto, Assisi, the Etrurian capital Chiusi, and then Chianciano, Pienza, S.Quirico, Monticchiello and also the Trasimeno Lake.

In all these town is possible to find medieval district, castles and hot water springs.

There are a lot of thinks to do here and a lot of place to discover.

Montepulciano is a medieval and Renaissance hill town and commune in the province of Siena in southern Tuscany. Montepulciano, with an elevation of 605 mt, sits on a high limestone ridge. The town is a major producer of food and drink. Wine connoisseurs consider its Vino Nobile among Italy's best. Montepulciano is also known for its pork, cheese, ""pici pasta lentils, and honey.

One of the most famous thermal town of the middle Italy, its claim to fame is the leaver treatment thanks to the minerals contained into its water. It's 550 mt on the sea level. The town is characterized by an interesting night life and wide selection of services.

The ancient city of Chiusi, is famous because has conquered Rome in the far 520 B.C. By the legendary King Porsenna. The lowlands around Chiusi are a treasure trove of tombs for this civilization. The Etruscan Museum of Chiusi is one of the most important repositories of Etruscan remains in Italy. The lake of Chiusi is also very well-known.

Pienza was rebuilt from a village called Corsignano by Pope Pius II, who called it the "Perfect City". He had the entire village rebuilt as an ideal Renaissance town. Today Pienza is the most famous Tuscan town. Here is made the "Cacio Pecorino di Pienza". Monticchiello has to be seen, with its "Teatro Povero" made by town people.

This is a famous Thermal Town, surrounded by nature. The history of San Casciano is strongly connected to the presence of hot waters, with a lot of hot springs. It's known as a V.I.P. Residence. The baths were popular also during the Roman era. S.Casciano was one of the first spas in Europe.

This characteristic medieval town, at the beginning of Monte Amiata, is in the middle of the wildlife reserve of Val D'Orcia famous for its hot springs water and landscapes. In the city centre there's a big pool where the hot water come from underground.

A nice town, between Val D'Orcia and Valdichiana. Sarteano is full of archaeological spot and folk events. The famous 'Giostra del Saracino' takes place 15 august. The s.p.a. And the big thermal swimming pool are equipped with camping.

Cetona is an old medieval suburb. Some of the oldest human settlements of central Italy were discovered at the base of Monte Cetona, dating back 40.000 years ago. Here you can visit the Museum, the archaeological park of Belvedere and prehistoric caverns.

It is the fourth bigger in Italy. There are two islands and a lot of town to visit around the Lake, moreover is possible to swim, surf and sail. There are many castles all around Trasimeno. Many of them are in the centre of small towns while others are set among the ancient ruins. The most famous towns around here are Castiglion del Lago and Passignano with castles and spectacular landscapes.

One of the most characteristic Tuscan landscapes. These are the badlands where the landscape looks like a lunar surface. In the past, this place was knows as Accona Desert, an inhospitable ambient that has conserved its strange peculiarities.

Villa Ambra is located in Montepulciano, Tuscany. This page will guide you through all the activities and excursions that can be done around Montepulciano. Find out everything the town and the suburbs have to offer--the events, can't-miss parties and where to find them. The way we work can be considered the perfect way to discover Tuscany because we join the comfort of a hotel with the surroundings of a farmhouse. That's why it's called AGRIALBERGO. AGRIALBERGO means that is possible eat the original Tuscany food, made with certified products of our farmhouse,cooked with the knowledge handed down from our grandparents with antique methods. AGRIALBERGO means you can have all the services that only a big structure like a hotel can have, but without compromising on beautiful scenery and a country atmosphere.