Montepulciano is built upon a narrow limestone hill at 605 meters above sea level. The Corso, a long, curving roadway, leads up to the main piazza, which tops the hill's crest. The town is surrounded by defenses and walls constructed by Antonio da Sangallo... The length of the corso is about 700 meters. The Porta San Donato is on the southern end of the corso. This is the only entrance into the city center, where there are many shops and restaurants. The Piazza della Repubblica is at the heart of the city. It is here that you will find most of the important buildings including the cathedral. The piazza is also the location of several annual events including an antiques market in February and an arts festival in October. As you can see, Montepulciano has some beautiful sights to see and places to visit. If you would like to learn more about the city then we recommend that you read our article on Fontebranda. This is a nearby village that is part of Montepulciano municipality and it makes for a great day trip.