Cypress Alley


Made famous by Tuscan poet Giosuè Carducci in his 1874 poem Davanti a San Guido, this avenue of 2540 cypress trees is 5km long and dead straight, providing a truly stunning entry to town.


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10.48 MILES

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2. Il Chiostro di San Francesco

11.12 MILES

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3. Rocca Aldobrandesca

11.19 MILES

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4. Parco delle Biancane

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5. Castello Pasquini

15.41 MILES

Crenellated Castello Pasquini was built in the late 19th century. Today it is surrounded by lovely tree-shaded grounds and a great play park.

7. Porta all'Arco

17.34 MILES

City gate built by the Etruscans in the 4th century BC.

8. Baptistry

17.37 MILES

Just west of the cathedral is the 13th-century baptistry with a small marble font (1502) by Andrea Sansovino.