We had such a wonderful time visiting Monte San Savino. Francesco was so kind to come and pick us up, show us all of the sights and take us all the way back to Cortona! (it takes about 40 minutes to get there). It is such a lovely, quiet town.

Monte San Savino originated around 1100. it is located in Tuscany in the Arezzo province. It is a beautiful, peaceful, undiscovered town. it is my understanding that the town would like more attention and tourist visits, which it surely deserves.

We had an amazing time walking around the town and seeing all of the historical buildings. Then we met up with Maria Vittoria and headed for lunch. Had a great feast that included plates of meats and cheeses and bruschetta. Next course was three different types of pastas, then John and Francesco ate beef too! finished off with coffee and tiramisu. We then headed to see one of the agritourismos that Maria’s family owns…..beautiful! We then drove way up into the hillside to view the Castle of Garganzo. It has a 13th century gate and 14th century Roman church. it was considered to be a fortified Tuscan agricultural hamlet. One of the things it is famous for is that it is where Dante was exiled to when he suffered for not going along with the politics of that time and refusing to pay taxes. It is still in beautiful shape, but they have closed it so you are only able to tour the outside.

It is a great area and I would recommend anyone taking the time out to see it, if not to stay there. The people are warm and inviting, the town is lovely and the area is not to be missed.