around la conca
The exceptional geographic location of Sansepolcro, which overlooks four regions, allows for easy access to numerous cities and charming small towns of great historical and artistic interest: Arezzo, Cortona, Florence, Siena, Perugia, Gubbio, San Marino, Urbino and many more.
The Valtiberina region offers a wide range of itineraries, including artistic, cultural, religious, natural and gastronomic routes.
La Conca suggests several of these routes, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty of this valley and the surrounding cities.
What to See Between Umbria and Tuscany
Piero della Francesca
Piero della Francesca was an Italian painter and mathematician, widely regarded as one of the most important artists of the Early Renaissance. Born around 1415 in Borgo Sansepolcro, he was known for his mastery of perspective, geometry, and his use of vivid colors.
In Sansepolcro you can visit the birthplace of Piero della Francesca, and just a short walk away is the museum that bears his name, which houses some of the artist’s most important works: The Resurrection, The Mercy Polyptych, and St. Julian.
Heading towards Arezzo, you’ll pass through Monterchi, where you can admire the Madonna del Parto, and upon reaching Arezzo, in the Church of San Francesco, you’ll find The Legend of the True Cross.
Continuing on, following Piero’s travels, you’ll arrive in Florence to see the Diptych of the Dukes of Urbino at the Uffizi Gallery.
In Urbino, you can view The Flagellation and The Madonna and Child with Two Angels at the National Gallery of the Marche.
The Way of Saint Francis
Following in the footsteps of Saint Francis, you can visit these enchanting locations:
- Montecasale Hermitage (Sansepolcro)
- Cerbaiolo Hermitage (Pieve Santo Stefano)
- La Verna Sanctuary
- Montauto Castle (Anghiari)
- Casella Hermitage (Caprese Michelangelo)
- Assisi
- The Ways of Francis for Trekking Enthusiasts
Tiber Valley
Within our valley you’ll find numerous charming villages and towns, true gems where natural beauty blends with art, culture, and traditional Tuscan cuisine.
Sansepolcro is over a thousand years old, boasts the magnificent Cathedral, home-town to extraordinary works by artists such as Perugino, Bartolomeo della Gatta, Santi di Tito, and the 10th-century wooden Crucifix known as the Volto Santo. The historic center, enclosed by medieval walls, features numerous noble palaces, the Aboca Herb Museum, and the Bernardini-Fatti Museum of Ancient Stained Glass.
A few minutes away, you’ll find Anghiari, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, renowned for being the site of the famous Battle of Anghiari, immortalized in a fresco by Leonardo da Vinci.
Other recommended towns to visit include Citerna, Cortona, Città di Castello, Pieve Santo Stefano, Montone, Monte S. Maria Tiberina, and Monterchi, all just a short drive away.
things to do
tuscan food
Tuscan cuisine is renowned for its typical products, including porcini mushrooms, the fragrant prugnolo, truffles, the prized Chianina beef and Fiorentina Steak, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, bringoli pasta, ribollita soup, stewed wild boar, seasonal farm-to-table vegetables, cheeses like raviggiolo and pecorino, and olive oil-cured salami.
All of this is perfectly complemented by a good glass of red wine, and to finish, Vinsanto and cantuccini.
Guests of the La Conca Agriturismo can enjoy exclusive discounts at various shops and restaurants in the Valtiberina area.
fun activities
We suggest the following activities to our guests in the area:
- Canoeing and river activities on the Tiber River
- Excursions to Montedoglio Lake with equipment and pedal boat rentals
- Bicycle rentals for guided tours
- Golf course
- Tennis courts, beach tennis courts, beach volleyball, and padel courts
- Fly fishing in the Tiber River
- Horseback riding
- Guided tours of the historic center and major museums
- Visits to Busatti’s fine textiles
- Guided tours of the ancient weaving mill
events and festvals
Spring and autumn are rich with festivals celebrating local specialties: the Chestnut Festival in Caprese Michelangelo, the Truffle Festival, the “Centogusti” festival at Anghiari, and the Prugnolo mushroom and Tortello Festival in Pieve Santo Stefano.
The Arezzo Antique Fair takes place every first Sunday of the month, along with the preceding Saturday.
In the summer, weekly markets and music events take place in various towns across the valley.
The Palio della Balestra, the historic crossbow competition between Gubbio and Sansepolcro, is held in September.
In June and September, Arezzo hosts the Giostra del Saracino, a medieval jousting tournament.
During the Christmas season, the Christmas markets in Sansepolcro and Arezzo, along with the magnificent Living Nativity in Monterchi and the International Nativity Art Exhibition in Città di Castello, offer a magical experience.
Discover the activities to enjoy within the grounds of the Agriturismo La Conca estate.