Volterra

The drive here is so beautiful it will make you cry. We went in October when all of the leaves were turning, but missed the fields of sunflowers which I can only imagine were breathtaking. The city itself offered a great view and plenty of alabaster, but I would have taken the trip just to see the country side. Hit this and San Gimignano on the same day.

The town is impressive, on the crest of a hill and just so old. The roman ruins were not great but getting lost along the winding streets. The road there was a little more open with wider curves and expansive views. We were blasting along in a BMW looking far out across the countryside with other hilltop Tuscan towns.