CHIUSI

Chiusi, was one of the most powerful cities in the Etruscan league, reaching the height of its importance during the lucumon reign of the famous King Porsenna (6th Century B.C.) and still today it preserves its Etruscan and Roman origins, which make it an important and extremely famous archeological centre. There is a large number of Etruscan tombs in the surrounding countryside.

Also Chiusi itself is extremely interesting to visit (Etruscan Museum, 6th century Chatedral, Chatedral Museum, Etruscan necropolis, Catacombs) and special events are organized (wine festival at the end of September and patronal feast in mid August). The oldest part of the town spreads out over the top of a hill, in a strategic position overlooking the Val di Chiana and the roads heading into Umbria and Arezzo. A few kilometres away on the southern borders of the Val di Chiana there is the peaceful Lake of Chiusi, set amongst fields and reed thickets and a popular destination for thousands of anglers and ornithologists. In the surroundings Cetona (medieval village, pre-historical caves, Franciscan sites), Chianciano (thermal waters, Spas), Montepulciano, Pienza (charming small town with the most beautiful view of Southern Tuscany), Montalcino (the town of "Brunello" wine).
Chiusi is strategically located in the center of Italy. Within about one hour drive tourist can visit Orvieto, Todi, Perugia, Assisi, Cortona, Arezzo, Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino. By train (station at Chiusi) it takes a bit more than one hour to the center of Rome and to the center of Florence.