Monteriggioni Tuscany
One of Italy's most famous walled villages, still perfectly intact.
In the province of Sienna, half way between Sienna and Colle Val d'Elsa, one finds Monteriggioni, a typical medieval village, one of the best known in Italy, entirely encircled by its original village walls.
There are 570 meters of wall, 14 towers and two gateways, Porta St Giovanni, facing towards Florence and Porta Franca, facing towards Sienna. Amongst the things to see are the Parish Church, the Romanesque Abbey of Abbadia a Isola. Craft traditions include ceramics and articles made from wood, granite and marble.
Suggested hotels Monteriggioni and surroundings
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Campo Regio Relais Siena
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