Sovicille is situated about 12 km from the centre of Sienna. Sovicille is in the Val Di Merse, located in the east of Sienese Montagnola. Sovicille has been occupied from the times of Neolithic with the 1000 year old Etruscan and Roman villages. Sovicille holds an outstanding place in the history of Republic of Sienna.
This ancient centre of the city is declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO which features a remarkably huge cathedral and the famous Piazza del Campo.
Amazing Sovicille
Sovicille boasts of having charming middle era villages, Romanesque style churches and monuments. Some of the important churches of Sovicille are Torri, San Giusto a Balli, Ponte allo Spino Pernina, Molli, and San Lorenzo that are worth visiting.
The entire Sovicille area is occupied by castles, palaces, small churches, tower houses and monasteries with stunning landscapes full of oak trees and chestnut forests. And not to miss, the beautiful rivers and medieval settlements that make the place a perfect place to visit.
Sovicille is an ideal place for those who want to enjoy the natural splendor of Tuscan region along with rustic farmhouses and magnificent castles.
General Etiquette
The most essential part of Italian culture is Eating and Dining. The continental style of eating in Italy talks about holding a fork in the left hand and knife in the right hand.
When meeting or departing, try shaking hands instead of waving hands.
Also, when it comes to tipping in restaurants, the bill generally includes the tip. Even though tipping o drivers is unusual, you may still tip to your taxi driver maximum to 10 percent if he is being really helpful to you with your luggage.