Sorano



TIPOLOGY

Cities, Villages and Islands

SUBTYPE

Village

LOCALITY

Sorano (GR)

DESCRIPTION

Sorano, a town of Etruscan origin, is known as the Matera of Tuscany, given the unique way that a number of its buildings are carved directly into the tuff. The surrounding area is rich in Medieval fortifications like Montorio Castle, the Rocca di Castell’Ottieri and Montebuono Castle.

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