San Francesco Viewpoint, Montepulciano, Visitor Guide & Things to Do Nearby

The San Francesco Viewpoint is a lookout at Piazza di S. Francesco in Montepulciano, the Tuscan hill town. It is a good place to pause on a walk through the old town and look out over the countryside around it.

Tips for your visit

• Allow 15 to 30 minutes for the viewpoint itself, longer if you want to take photos or sit and enjoy the scenery.
• Late afternoon and early evening usually give the softest light over the landscape, while mornings tend to be quieter.
• Montepulciano is built on a ridge and its streets are steep, so wear comfortable shoes and take your time on the climb.
• The square sits close to the historic centre, so it combines easily with a stroll along the main streets, a coffee stop or a wine tasting nearby. Check current opening hours for any church or shop you want to enter.

Explore it on a quest

The best way to get to know this corner of Montepulciano is on foot, with a route that links the viewpoints, squares and side streets in between. Questo's self-guided quests tell you about each place as you arrive and set a puzzle in what is in front of you, with no guide and no group to join. Browse the quests in Montepulciano and start whenever you like.