Pitigliano

This town, perched on a huge volcanic rock in an extraordinarily panoramic position, seems to spring from the rock. Pitigliano must be observed from afar; the view is truly unique. On three sides, the houses, often crooked, elongated, tightly packed together in a harmonious jumble to exploit every available square meter, overlook the sheer cliff face; while on the fourth side rises the imposing Orsini fortress.

The quaint historic center is known as Little Jerusalem, due to the historic presence of a Jewish community, which has always been well-integrated into the social context and has its own synagogue here. Tuff dominates the village, extending from the base to the top of the cliff. Palazzo Orsini dominates the upper part of the village, where two panoramic terraces offer exceptional views of the Meleta and Lente valleys. The palace houses the Diocesan Museum and the Civic Archaeological Museum . A visit to the historic center allows you to immerse yourself in a vibrant and intact medieval village, a maze of alleys, lanes, and small squares.