Val d'Orcia Plain — WorldGuide

What makes this place unique

About

The Val d'Orcia Plain in southern Tuscany is a protected rural landscape defined by gentle hills and chalk flats.

Terrain, waters and landscape

Landscape

The agricultural plain of Val d'Orcia is a UNESCO World Heritage site located entirely within Tuscany. Its unique conical hills and clay plains form an iconic view of Italia. You can pinpoint the most photogenic cypress rows on the Harita.

Practical notes before you go

Visit

Type: Plain
Tip: Use the map to plan your route and nearby stops.

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Mountain

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Mountain

Mount Amiata

Mount Amiata is a majestic extinct volcano located in southern Tuscany , offering unique ecological diversity.

Plain

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Plain

Grosseto Alluvial Plain

The Grosseto Plain, located in southwestern Tuscany , is a fertile delta plain formed by the Ombrone River.

River

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River

Arno River

The Arno River is the primary waterway of Tuscany , flowing from the Apennines to the Ligurian Sea.

River

Diborrato Waterfall

The Diborrato Waterfall, formed by the Elsa River, is a spectacular natural cascade located in central Tuscany .

Lakes

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Lakes

Lake Massaciuccoli

Lake Massaciuccoli is a shallow coastal lake in Tuscany , famous for its rich birdlife and marshy ecosystem.

Forest

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Forest

Casentinesi Forests

The Casentinesi Forests cover the mountainous ridges of northeastern Tuscany , featuring ancient beech and fir trees.

Canyons

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Canyons

Botro ai Buchi Canyon

The Botro ai Buchi Canyon is a narrow limestone gorge hidden near Volterra in central Tuscany .