20Oct 0 Radicondoli Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini 40 Top Sights of Tuscany, Towns in the Province of Sienna, Tuscany, Tuscan villages and towns, Tuscany travel guide RadicondoliRadicondoli and the Alta Maremma Radicondoli is a tranquil Tuscan hill town that lies well off the beaten tourist track in the northern part of the “Metalliferous Hills” on the borders of the Alta Maremma, between the Val d’Elsa and the Val de Cecina. It is about 50 km from Sienna and similar distances from Volterra, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and Massa Marittima which makes it an excellent area to use as a base when exploring this fascinating area. Radicondoli itself retains a great deal of its ancient structure and provides splendid views out over the immense valleys below. Worth a brief visit. More about the Tuscan hill top town of Radicondoli. Porta Olla at Radicondoli Here are some similar topics: The Maremma of Tuscany, Italy The Maremma is a geographical area covering part of western Tuscany, notably the Province of Grosseto, and a small part of northern Latium (Lazio). It can be divided into the Alta Maremma (upper or northern Maremma) which borders on the Provinces of Sienna and Pisa,… Read More » Volterra Volterra is an archetypal Tuscan hill town. Its very high and isolated location have preserved much of its original character. Part of its walls, the acropolis and the Porta dell’Arco gate are Etruscan and the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum is one… Read More » Cortona Cortona has seen its fame increase over the past few years with the publication by Frances Mayes of “Under the Tuscan Sun” and other books about her life in this area. However, Cortona, Italy has always rightly been a popular… Read More » Colle di Val d’Elsa Colle di Val d’Elsa is located in the province of Sienna on a high hill overlooking the valley of the river Elsa, in central Tuscany. The town was probably founded during the Dark Age, sometime before the 10 C when… Read More » San Gimignano San Gimignano is famous for its Tuscan tower houses. These were a common sight in Tuscan towns during the late middle ages but most city rulers ordered them to be torn down as a measure to reduce intramural discord. … Read More »
