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Siena · Tuscany
Things to see in Monteriggioni
In Monteriggioni the atlas lists 23 historic places: 7 castles, 6 historic villas and palaces, 4 fortresses and towers, 4 museums, 1 abbey or monastery and 1 archaeological site.
Of these, 2 list opening hours.
Don’t miss: San Leonardo al Lago, Monteriggioni, building in Monteriggioni, Italy.
By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (67% of dated places) and the Middle Ages (33% of dated places).
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The town
Monteriggioni is a commune in the Province of Siena in the Italian region of Tuscany. It borders on the communes of Casole d'Elsa, Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Colle di Val d'Elsa, Poggibonsi, Siena and Sovicille.
On a small natural hillock, this completely walled medieval town in the Siena Province of Tuscany was built in the 13th century by the overlords of Siena to command the Cassia Road running through the Val d'Elsa and Val Staggia just to the west of Monteriggioni. Today, the town of Monteriggioni is the principal center in the modern Comune of Monteriggioni which encompasses 19.49 square kilometers in the area around the town.
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23 places
Villas and palaces 6
Fortresses and towers 4
Museums 4
Abbeys and monasteries 1
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Archaeological sites 1
Getting there
By plane: The nearest international airport is 1 Florence Airport (FLR IATA) which is about 65 km (40 mi) away. Alternatively there is 2 Pisa International Airport (PSA IATA), around 120 km (75 mi) away.
By car: Monteriggioni is located a short distance from Overpass Florence - Siena. Convenient parking places are located in the immediate vicinity of the town which is also within walking distance. Note that although the town is on a hill access is virtually free of architectural barriers.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Wall walkways. You can climb up two sections of the town's perimeter wall for beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside. €3 (includes admission to the arms museum).
Chiesa di Santa Maria (Church of St Mary). The town's church. It has a simple facade but is a strong part of the town's beautiful masonry. Donations welcome. Monteriggioni in Arme (Armour Museum).
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