Montepiano

Montepiano is best known within Tuscany for the Abbey of Santa Maria, a medieval religious complex in the upper Bisenzio valley. This small settlement belongs to the municipality of Vernio, in the Province of Prato, where the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines create a cooler, wooded setting than Tuscany’s celebrated art cities. The abbey reflects the area’s long monastic tradition and the historic routes that crossed these mountains between Tuscany and Emilia. Montepiano lies on the road corridor towards Bologna, making it a fitting stop for travellers exploring inland Tuscany beyond its better-known hill towns. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Tuscany.

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