The high valley of Tevere got its name from the historical river flowing from the north to the south, it lies in the middle of a ring of mountains: Massa Trabaria, Alpe della Luna The Verna Massif, Alpe di Catenaia, which act as bastions to this restrained landscape and represent landmarks for people who are fond of natural landscapes.

The high valley of Tevere or Valtiberina is the most eastern side in Tuscany, for centuries it has benn a border and meeting point among different civilizations: Umbrian and Etruscan, Byzantine and Lombard. Each places in this valley has something characteristic, curious or precious. The glorious past of this land can be seen even trough the numerous ancient buildings, hermitages, farm houses, Parish churches and castles spread  a long this very green valley in some points spectacular and unpolluted.

The high valley of Tevere offers history and art loving people important opportunities in fact Sansepolcro and its environs represent a historical artistic testimony of all the ages. From prehistorical remains to Roman and Byzantine antiques. The Xv century presents the climax of artistic Biturgense fame: the Great Piero della Francesca was successful as a painter master of Renaissance painting, some of his frescos are kept in the Civic Museum (La Resurrezione, La Madonna della Misericordia, IL San Giuliano). Besides Sansepolcro is the birthplace to numerous, important artists such as Matteo di Giovanni, Raffaellino Dal Colle, Santi di Tito, Fra Luca Pacioli, one of the most important Renaissance mathematicians.

The most important feature in Sansepolcro is the present of an imposing museum system spread over the historical centre: Museo Civico, Museo della Vetrata Antica, Aboca Museum. Museo del Merletto and several churches and buildings containing important art pieces.

Sansepolcro is famous in Italy and abroad to for tow traditions: Palio della Balestra and Sbandieratori.

The events are preceded and followed by parades in Renaissance costumes where clothes inspire Piero della Francesca’s painting.

To be visited on the outskirts: Anghiari, one of the most interesting suburbs in Italy, Caprese Michelangelo, where M. Buonarroti was born, Pieve Santo Stefano with its very important diary and international archive, Monterchi and Madonna  del Parto, one of  Piero della Francesca’s most important frescos, Sestino, Roman town hall.

This valley is the connecting point between Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Emilia Romagna and it offers easy access to famous places such as Assisi, Gubbio, Arezzo, Trasimeno Lake, Siena, Firenze.