Bolgheri & the Etruscan Coast
Viale dei Cipressi
The road into Bolgheri
The famous cypress avenue, about 5 km from the San Guido oratory to the village of Bolgheri.
Photo Credit
In the area: The castle gateway into the village of Bolgheri. Image courtesy of © Janericloebe · Public domain via Wikimedia CommonsPhotos of Viale dei Cipressi coming soonSee photos on Google Maps
About Viale dei Cipressi
The Viale dei Cipressi runs about 5 km from the Oratory of San Guido to the historic centre of Bolgheri; it became famous through Giosuè Carducci’s poem “Davanti San Guido”, and a small obelisk at the start has honoured the poet since 1908 (Visit Tuscany).
Our take
- Landmark
- Poetry
- Drive
- Address
- Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci, Tuscany
- Website
- visittuscany.com
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Viale dei Cipressi before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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