A few days ago, we went to Pitigliano, a village in the southern part of Tuscany. I've always wanted to explore this area, and see this town in particular. I was intrigued by the fact that the village was built on the top of a 'tufa' hill...with caves that were dug out in the time of the Etruscans.
AND...it has the remains of a Roman aqueduct! Who wouldn't want to visit?
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| Pretty impressive... |
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| This is part of the aqueduct, with a beautifully blooming redbud below. |
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| More aqueduct! |
The views from town were incredible...
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| I enjoyed seeing and hearing this waterfall below the village... |
There weren't many people around, so walking the streets was a treat...
I really enjoyed the details around this lovely hill town. We lucked out with beautiful weather, too.
There are three main streets with lots of shops. Some local artisans, markets with yummy food items, arts and crafts...also shops for the locals. It's a lively town, but I liked getting off the main drag and exploring the back streets and alleys.
I especially liked these colorful doors and gardens...
We spent the night, and I'm so glad we did. The evening light was stunning...
We had a very simple dinner, which was tasty.
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| A wonderful mix of sheep and goat cheeses was a perfect first course. |
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| House made 'pici' was perfect with a spicy red sauce. |
After dinner we took a last stroll before bed...
I really wanted to see the view of town with the lights...
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| It was a perfect getaway! |
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