The small village of Monterchi is located on top of a hill called “Hercules Mountain”,in the middle of Tevere Valley. From its highest spot, the center offers a wonderful panorama with green gardens, sunflower fields and some abbeys, churches and ancient city walls that pop out here and there.
Here, you can admire the famous Piero della Francesca fresco “La Madonna del Parto” dating back to 1450/1465 when the artist stayed in this center for a while. The painting portrays the Virgin in a central position with a swollen belly, next to two angels who hold the edges of the curtain over them. The masterpiece is conserved in the “Museo Madonna del Parto” in Via della Reglia and its tickets cost €6,50 (full price) or 5€ (reduced price). With the same ticket, you can also visit the curious “Museo dei Pesi e delle Bilance”, a unique and original place where more than 150 ancient scales are conserved. This museum has been recognized as one of the most important in the world in its genre for its singularity.
Monterchi still looks like a medieval village: although some earthquakes rattled this area n the past, the city walls and the age-old stone buildings in its center haven’t shown structural failures. Visitors can then take advantage of its beauty walking along its narrow street, smelling the lavender fragrance and tasting the local delights.
There are also some villas near Monterchi which are just perfect for your stay in Arezzo: “Casale Tiziano” or “Torre del Cielo” or “Gellino”.
Choose your favorite and book it now!
