Aerial view of the medieval village of Montalcino with the fortress, Tuscany

Montalcino, located in the province of Siena in Tuscany, is a municipality of 5.607 inhabitants and is the largest in the province. The name could come from "Mons Lucinus," in honor of the goddess Lucina or a "sacred wood," or from "Mons Ilcinus," meaning "mountain of the holm oaks," plant present in the city coat of arms. Celebre for the production of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino wines, the village is located to the north-west of Mount Amiata, in the Val d'Orcia. Montalcino houses a majestic fortress, built in 1361, is one of the main symbols of the city, with its pentagonal structure that integrates historical buildings, including an ancient basilica.

Montalcino, Tuscany, aerial view, medieval village, fortress, hilly landscape, cypresses, Brunello, wine, stone houses, roofs of red tiles, tourism, Italy

File: https://www.giovannicarrieri.com/photography/italy/toscana/montalcino-vista-panoramica.jpg
Hash MD5: c19647f743287c3a0415ff6c0d152687
Hash SHA1: 42e148e98d45a3602423f7c02b50faf351095262
Hash SHA256: 2b19e93e48d90673d2134a84689a5afb2558441cad9f2f09fb04ccd3113ef5fc

Attestato di proprietà