Bravio delle botti, Montepulciano

#12 among attractions in Montepulciano

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The Bravio delle botti is an annual race held in the Italian town of Montepulciano since 1974, replacing an equivalent horserace dating back to 1373. Teams of two runners representing the eight districts of the town compete to be the first to roll an 80 kg wine barrel through the streets of the historic centre from the Colonna del Marzocco to the finish on the Piazza Grande, the cathedral square. The total distance is approximately 1800m and is uphill for nearly the entire course. As the streets are narrow and the barrels cumbersome to manoeuvre, collisions are frequent. ()

Local name: Bravìo delle Botti Coordinates: 43°5'60"N, 11°46'60"E

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Bravio delle botti – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Gesù, San Biagio, Santa Lucia, Palazzo Ricci.

0.5 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Baroque architecture
Church of the Gesù, Montepulciano
13 min walk • The church of the Gesù, also known as the Parish church of the Santissimo Nome di Gesù is a Baroque style, Roman Catholic church located on Via di Voltaio #101 in central Montepulciano, region of Tuscany, Italy.
0.9 miSW
Circa-1500s church with countryside view
San Biagio, Montepulciano
24 min walk • San Biagio is a church outside Montepulciano, Tuscany, central Italy.
~1610 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Santa Lucia, Montepulciano
8 min walk • Santa Lucia is a Baroque style church, located in the piazza of the same name in the town of Montepulciano, Province of Siena, Region of Tuscany. The church was designed in 1653 by Flaminio del Turco. The travertine facade sports four composite ionic pilasters with a rounded tympanum above the door.
0.5 miS
43°5'36"N • 11°46'50"E
Palazzo Ricci, Montepulciano
13 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Memorial
~1530 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Augustine Church, Montepulciano
8 min walk • The church of Saint Augustine is located in Montepulciano, in the province of Siena, in the diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza.
0.7 miS
Church
Church of Santa Maria dei Servi, Montepulciano
19 min walk • The church of Santa Maria dei Servi is a 14th-century church located in Montepulciano, in the province of Siena, in the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza.
0.7 miS
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fortezza Medicea, Montepulciano
18 min walk • The Medicean Fortress is a building, originally a military one erected in 1261 in Montepulciano by the Republic of Siena.
~820 ftSE
Church
Santuario di Sant'Agnese, Montepulciano
4 min walk • The church of Sant'Agnese is a Catholic place of worship in Montepulciano, in the province of Siena, in the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza.
0.5 miS
Church
Cathedral, Montepulciano
14 min walk • Santa Maria Assunta is a cathedral and principal place of worship in Montepulciano. The cathedral was consecrated in 1712. Among the artworks in the cathedral is an Assumption of the Virgin triptych on the high altar painted by Taddeo di Bartolo in 1401, which includes a self portrait as the apostle Thaddeus.
~1560 ftS
43°5'45"N • 11°47'3"E
Palazzo Bucelli, Montepulciano
8 min walk • Museum
0.5 miS
43°5'37"N • 11°46'51"E
Palazzo Neri-Orselli, Montepulciano
12 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bravio delle botti?

Nearby attractions include Santuario di Sant'Agnese, Montepulciano (4 min walk), St. Augustine Church, Montepulciano (8 min walk), Palazzo Bucelli, Montepulciano (8 min walk), Santa Lucia, Montepulciano (8 min walk).

How to get to Bravio delle botti by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bravio delle botti:

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Autostazione - Lfi (9 min walk)