1549 RENAISSANCE Manuscript LEDGER Italian VELLUM Italy MONTEPULCIANO Tuscany

1549 RENAISSANCE Manuscript LEDGER Italian VELLUM Italy MONTEPULCIANO Tuscany

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1549 RENAISSANCE Manuscript LEDGER Italian VELLUM Italy MONTEPULCIANO Tuscany:
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Rare Vellumbound Handwritten Ancient Manuscript Ledger fromthe ancient Tuscan city MONTEPULCIANO, located in the Italian province of Multiple Handwritten Dates from 1549

Rare vellum ledger, as shown in original vellum wraps, some edgewear and soiling, but retaining original 460+ year old twine wrap-around. Paper inside watermarked, with well maintained inked writing. Content unknown, looks to have some sort of cipher system. Originates from Montepulciano, an ancient Tuscan region located in Siena, Italy, written by an unknown scribe in Italian. Spans over 40 pages, with around 25 used; all intact and well maintained. Measures 5.5\" x 4\". Good From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
MontepulcianoComuneComune di MontepulcianoPanorama of Montepulciano
Coat of armsMontepulcianoLocation of Montepulciano in ItalyCoordinates: 43°06′N (SI)FrazioniAbbadia, Acquaviva, Argiano, Ascianello, Cervognano, Fonte al Giunco, Gracciano, Montepulciano Stazione, Nottola, Salcheto, Sant\'Albino, Tre Berte, ValianoGovernment•MayorAndrea Rossi (PD)Area•Total165.58km2 (63.93sqmi)Elevation605m (1,985ft)Population (30 April 2009)•Total14,476•Density87/km2 (230/sqmi)DemonymPoliziani or MontepulcianesiTime zoneCET (UTC+1)•Summer (DST)CEST (UTC+2)Postal code53045Dialingcode0578Patron saintSt. John the BaptistSaint dayAugust 29WebsiteOfficial website

Montepulciano is a medieval and Renaissance hill town and comune in the Italian province of Siena in southern Tuscany. It sits high on a 605-metre (1,985ft) limestone ridge, 13 kilometres (8mi) east of Pienza, 70 kilometres (43mi) southeast of Siena, 124 kilometres (77mi) southeast of Florence, and 186 kilometres (116mi) north of Rome by car.

Montepulciano is a major producer of food and drink. Renowned for its pork, cheese, \"pici\" pasta, lentils, and honey, it is known world-wide for its wine. Connoisseurs consider its Vino Nobile, which should not be confused with varietal wine merely made from the Montepulciano grape, among Italy\'s best.


History

According to legend, it was founded by the Etruscan King Lars Porsena of Chiusi; recent findings prove that a settlement was already in existence in the 4th-3rd centuries BC. In Roman times it was the seat of a garrison guarding the main roads of the area.

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, it developed as a religious center under the Lombards. In the 12th century it was repeatedly attacked by the Republic of Siena, which the Poliziani faced with the help of the Perugia and Orvieto, and sometimes Florence, communes. The 14th century was characterized by constant struggles between the local noble families, until the Del Pecora family became rulers of the town. From 1390, Montepulciano was a loyal ally (and later possession) of Florence and, until the mid-16th century, lived a period of splendour with architects such as Antonio da Sangallo the Elder, Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola, Baldassarre Peruzzi, Ippolito Scalza and others, building luxurious residences and other edifices here. In 1559, when Siena was conquered by Florence and Montepulciano lost its strategic role, its importance declined.

After the unification of Italy and the drying of the Val di Chiana, the town remained the most important agricultural centre in the area, while the industrial activities moved mostly next to Chiusi, which was nearer to the railroad being built in that period.

Main sights

The main street of Montepulciano stretches for 1.5 kilometres (0.9mi) from the Porta al Prato to the Piazza Grande at the top of the hill. The city is renowned for its walkable, car-free nature. In the Piazza Grande, there are several stalls as of 2014, which offer the ability to taste wine from the local vineyards. The Cantina Contucci is off the Piazza Grande, where you can view how the city\'s jail was converted into a wine cellar. The Contucci family claims to have made wine and owned vineyards for over 40 generations, or over 1000 years in the Montepulciano area.

The main landmarks include:

  • The Palazzo Comunale, designed by Michelozzo in the tradition of the Palazzo della Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio) of Florence.
  • Palazzo Tarugi, attributed to Antonio da Sangallo the Elder or Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola. It is entirely in travertine, with a portico which was once open to the public.
  • The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, or the Duomo of Montepulciano, constructed between 1594 and 1680, includes a masterpiece from the Sienese School, a massive Assumption of the Virgin triptych painted by Taddeo di Bartolo in 1401.
  • The church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (late 16th century). It has a simple Mannerist façade with a three-arcade portico. The interior has a single nave, and houses a precious terracotta altar by Andrea della Robbia.
  • The Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Biagio is on the road to Chianciano outside the city. It is a typical 16th century Tuscan edifice, designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder on a pre-existing Pieve, between 1518 and 1545. It has a circular (central) plan with a large dome over a terrace and a squared tambour. The exterior, with two bell towers, is built in white travertine.
  • Baroque church of Santa Lucia has an altarpiece by Luca Signorelli.

The walls of the city date to around the 14th century.

Gallery

  • Montepulciano

  • The Sanctuary of San Biagio.

  • Montepulciano vista.

  • Communal Palace.

  • Palazzo Tarugi.

  • La Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta

Famous citizens
  • Roberto Bellarmino, a Roman Catholic Saint, Cardinal, and Doctor of the Church was born here on October 4, 1542. He is one of the 33 Doctors of the Roman Catholic Church and was active in the Counter-Reformation.
  • Agnes of Montepulciano, a Roman Catholic Saint.
  • The Florentine classical scholar and poet, as well as one of the revivers of Humanist Latin, Angelo Poliziano was born in Montepulciano on July 14, 1454.
  • The members of the music band \"Baustelle\", formed in 1994, have origins in the

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