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\nPitigliano, a charming Tuscan village, just like Orvieto, perched on a towering tuff rock. Worth seeing are the Jewish ghetto (whose presence has earned the town the nickname “little Jerusalem<\/em>“) and the stunning Vie Cave<\/strong>, Etruscan paths that wind around the town and are a must-see for lovers of trekking, nature, and history.
\nFrom Pitigliano, you quickly reach Sorano<\/strong>, another Tuscan village built on tuff rocks and characterized by the imposing Orsini Fortress, also known, due to its shape, as the “little Matera of Tuscany<\/em>.” From Sorano, it’s just a few kilometers to the picturesque village of Sovana<\/strong>, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
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