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Town: Cetona (Siena) - Pop. 2850 - Alt : 385 m asl -
Location: Tuscany
Description: Ancient Etruscan settlement now has suggesting
medieval look. The small town lies at the foot of Mount Cetona and
is immersed in the greenery among cypress trees and olive groves.
Sights and Attractions: The Rocca (fortress)
• Convent of St. Francesco
• Hermitage of Belverde (frescos)
• Castle of Camporselvoli (lovely walled hamlet)
• Villa La Vignola (park)
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 Museums: The Civic Museum of the Prehistory of Mount Cetona
documents the settling in the territory surrounding Mount Cetona,
starting from the Paleolithic to the end of the Bronze Age. In the
Belverde archeological and naturalistic park, related to the Museum,
is possible to visit the most important pre-historical settings such
as the "Grotta di S. Francesco", the "Antro della Noce" and the "Antro
del Poggetto" used as cemetery and for cult celebrations.
 Events:
April 25: Cetona in Fiore (flowers exhibition)
• July/August: Summer events such as concerts, theatrical
performances, dances, gastronomic festivals
• End of the year: olive oil festival
• Market day: Saturday.
Typical products:
Olve Oil, Wine, ceramics.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Piazze
Neighboring towns: Chiusi, Città della Pieve, Fabro,
San Casciano dei Bagni, Sarteano.
Nearest airport:
Rome International Airport
(180 km)
Nearest train stations: Chiusi train station (10 km)
Public transportation:
website
Distances: Chiusi 10 km, Città della Pieve 16 km,
Florence
127 km,
Montepulciano 32 km,
Orvieto
56 km,
Siena
90 km,
Rome
171 km.
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