The Poggio Cornetto is in the heart of Tuscany, making it an ideal base for visiting the region’s famous cities.

Volterra  (34 km) Nature and history combine to make Volterra one of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany. Highlights include the central park, with impressive views over the surrounding countryside, the ruins of the Roman theatre, medieval buildings such as the Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori, and the historic centre, whose Etruscan origins are still visible in the Porta dell'Arco and the city walls. There are also several outstanding museums, including the Etruscan Museum, where the famous Evening Shadow is only one of the many finds on display.

San Gimignano  (63 km) San Gimignano, the city of towers, a gem nestling in the verdant heart of Tuscany. Thanks to its characteristic medieval architecture it has been nominated a UNESCO world heritage site.

Siena  (120 km) The city of the Palio, the famous horse race held in the central Piazza del Campo, is one of the most beautiful in Italy, situated in the heart of Tuscany between the Chianti hills and the Maremma region. Rich in art and history, it offers even the most demanding visitor remarkable cultural riches: museums, historic churches, and magnificent villas in the surrounding countryside, as well as unrivalled views and the fine local cuisine.

Pisa  (70 km) The Middle Ages saw the peak of Pisa’s economic power, and left the city with a unique heritage of artistic and architectural masterpieces: the historic centre with its squares and narrow streets on both sides of the Arno, and many fine churches.
Highlights include the famous Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery, as well as the Church of S. Frediano, the Guelph Tower, and the Basilica of San Pietro a Grado.

Lucca  (93 km) Lucca is famous for its unspoilt historic centre and for its magnificent walls with their many gates, including the famous Porta Elisa. The gate takes its name from Elisa Bonaparte, the sister of Napoleon, who put her husband in charge of the Principate. Still known for its vibrant cultural ferment, the city acts as a bridgehead between the coastal Versilia region and the inland area of fields and woods to the east.

Firenze  (130 km) Over the centuries the city was ruled by various peoples, from the Byzantines to the Ostrogoths, the Lombards and the Franks. It continued to grow, and in the early 12th century became an independent comune. The gradual growth necessitated the construction of new walls, incorporating the left bank of the Arno, to allow the city to expand.