Sovana
Once you have seen Sovana, you certainly won’t regret having decided to visit it.
The Aldobrandesca Fortress stands at the entrance to the village, although this is just the first of the pleasant surprises that await you, starting from the absence of asphalt, replaced by fired Tuscan bricks.
The Piazza del Pretorio awaits you with the Palazzetto del Archivio in the background. It has such an original shape that it makes you wonder whether the architect was a child. On the left, in the same square, you will find the Church of S. Maria. Its stunning interior dates back to the 13th century.
It is best to visit this village on foot. When you reach what could be defined as the end of the village itself, you will find the Duomo di S. Pietro, which is worth visiting both inside and out.
Not far from Sovana is an interesting Necropolis which features the Ildebranda Tomb, dating back to Etruscan times. The tomb is entirely dug out of tufa, a very widespread geological material in this area.
It is not unrealistically far from the Spa, although we certainly couldn’t say that the Spa is just a stone’s throw away. Like Pitigliano, Sovana is therefore an ideal place to stay if you don’t intend to visit the Spa on a daily basis, but prefer to alternate with trips and excursions to other interesting sites in the area.
