Trekking in Toscana | Itinerary from Sorano, to the ancient city of Vitozza and San Quirico

Sorano is a small town with an intriguing square, the Masso Leopoldino. A beautiful itinerary takes you from Sorano, to the ancient city of Vitozza and San Quirico.

Sorano, an enchanting town nestled in the picturesque hills of Tuscany, Italy, exudes an unmistakable Etruscan atmosphere that whispers of ancient civilizations and timeless beauty. Stepping through its narrow cobblestone streets feels like traversing a portal to a bygone era, where the legacy of the Etruscans still lingers in the air.

Mappa percorso Sovana - San Rocco - Sorano

Sorano, an enchanting town nestled in the picturesque hills of Tuscany, Italy, exudes an unmistakable Etruscan atmosphere that whispers of ancient civilizations and timeless beauty. Stepping through its narrow cobblestone streets feels like traversing a portal to a bygone era, where the legacy of the Etruscans still lingers in the air.

We follow the street on the left of Il Palazetto, the via Rodolfo Siviero, and after a brief visit to the Duomo, one of the finest Romanesque buildings in southern Tuscany, we return along the via del Duomo to the central piazza. The family-run La Tavernetta is a good choice for lunch. Then we walk towards Sorano. The route starts on the right side of the fortress. Under the fortress we take a narrow asphatt street on the right, following the signs for Tomba Silena. ---- We walk on an asphalt road for about 2 kilometers, before turning left, immersing ourselves in the fascinating Etruscan landscape. Vitozza
Not to miss is cave No. 15, inhabited until 1783 by Agostina, widow of Bartolomeo Brunetti, called la Riccia ("with curly hair") and with obvious traces of the domestic use of the place. After 9 km we reach the Etruscan necropolis of San Rocco with on the right, uphill, some incredible panoramic views of the town Sorano. Near the entrance, on the left side of the church, we walk down to the river Lente, following the Via Cava of San Rocco, one of the most impressive sunken roads in the region. Shortly after we crossed the Lente river on a beautiful medieval bridge, we turn right and follow the path climbing to the Porta dei Merli were we enter Sorano.		Sovana

Rupestre di Vitozza, particolare	Entrance of one of the caves	The second castle of Vitozza

Sorano, Porta dei Merli	Piazza della chiesa	The first castle of Vitozza
In Sorano, Vitozza, and San Quirico, the Etruscan atmosphere is more than just a historical relic; it's a living, breathing presence that infuses every corner of these ancient towns. Whether exploring the labyrinthine streets of Sorano, delving into the cave dwellings of Vitozza, or contemplating the ruins of San Quirico, visitors can't help but be captivated by the timeless allure of Italy's Etruscan past.
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Sorano, view from the necropolis of San Rocco
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