About the Contrada of San Donato, let's retrace its origins and give some useful information for those who want to deepen the traditions of poliziani (Montepulciano inhabitants) and discover which parts of the historic center correspond to the various districts.
Have you ever heard of Agnolo Poliziano? He is considered the main Italian poet of the XV century and was born in Montepulciano.
Why the history of the Contrada help to know about Montepulciano? Because this town, so tied to traditions and so characterized by its ancient buildings and its excellent specialties, has a vocation for everything that strengthens the identity of the place, such as the traditional race called Bravìo delle Botti or the handing down of handcrafting.
The story of the origins of the Montepulciano contrada are really interesting, because allows us to introduce you to the most important traditions of this hamlet and its unique characteristics also compared to other Tuscan towns.
11 years have passed since the shooting of the film "New Moon", but maybe you don't know that some scenes were filmed in Montepulciano, in the heart of the historic center.
