YuDi_Ciputz

Quick Question :

What is the best scenic route in Tuscany area ?

I'm a photographer, and I'm trying to find the best location and time to take pictures around Tuscany hills.

Hopefully you guys can help.

Thanks in advance

YuDi_Ciputz

Additional info :

I'll be renting a car and I'll be staying at Villa Palagina (www.palagina.it) just between Siena and Florence.

bobthenavigator

The best photo ops are south of Siena in the Val D'Orcia. Look for the hill towns of Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano and the areas both north and south of S-146. Here are a few samples:
http://www.slowphotos.com/photo/show...y.php?cat=3827

JillDavis

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YuDi_Ciputz

@bobthenavigator : Thanks so much for the location. I'll definitely go there.

zoecat

I have created a map using Google Maps to show some of my favorite driving routes located south of Siena. This is the first time I have created one of these maps, so I hope it works!

Zoom in to on the map see each drive in more detail and click on the balloon markers for some information on each drive.

http://tinyurl.com/27g8b5g

I will try making some /walking/hiking maps also. Stay tuned!

bobthenavigator

Nice job zoecat !
I would add Santa Anna in Camprena and Bagno Vignoni to your route. Hard to go wrong with that area.

screen_name_taken

THANKS (big time) zoecat! Fantastic map.
DH and I will be in the area in late October, can't wait to follow your suggestions

julia1

Bob's correct about the Val d'Orcia.

Quoting from an earlier post of mine in answer to this question:

SS146 from San Quirico: http://gardentouring.fotopic.net/p66448129.html

And: http://gardentouring.fotopic.net/p66448047.html

Near La Foce: http://gardentouring.fotopic.net/p66448205.html

May for wisteria: http://gardentouring.fotopic.net/p66448183.html

Also for poppies: http://gardentouring.fotopic.net/p66448064.html

Val d'Orcia, quintessential southern Tuscany.

http://gardentouring.fotopic.net/p66448080.html

bobthenavigator

Fabulous Julia !

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