Chianciano Terme, the town of health

Just a few kilometres from Pienza, on a hill and rightly known as the balcony of the Valdorcia, lies Monticchiello, a small medieval village; which retains its gothic fascination.

The village is renowned not only for its beauty but also for the Teatro Povero di Monticchiello . Performances are conceived and interpreted by local people; inhabitants also compose the music and construct the scenery. From a "popular experiment" the theatrical experience of Monticchiello has become a significant example of Italian theatre.