Monteriggioni - Monteriggioni

Monteriggioni is a city of Tuscany.

To know

It was awarded the orange flag by the Italian Touring Club castle di Monteriggioni was built by the Republic of Siena in the first quarter of the thirteenth century for defensive purposes.

Geographical notes

It is located about 20 km north of Siena, on an easily accessible hill.

How to orient yourself

The town is tiny, surrounded by walls and crossed longitudinally by the main road.

How to get

By plane

• The nearest international airport is that of Florence Peretola, about 65 km away

Other stopovers:

• Airport Galileo Galilei of Pisa

By car

Monteriggioni is located a short distance from the motorway junction Florence-SienaConvenient parking spaces are located in the immediate surroundings of the town which can then be reached on foot. Note that although the town is on a hill, access is practically free from architectural barriers.

How to get around

What see

Events and parties

• Monteriggioni is crowned with towers, Piazza Roma, 23, ☎ 39 0577 30 48 34, fax: 39 0577 30 48 34. In July. Medieval festival with street artists, craft markets, costumed figures, concerts, historical re-enactments, games and much more. 

What to do

Shopping

How to have fun

Where to eat

Where stay

Safety

How to keep in touch

Around

A few kilometers north of Monteriggioni is the small town of Badia a Isola. The main church of the town is interesting. For the visit it is advisable to contact the lady who lives next to the church, who opens the door on request.

Other projects

• Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Monteriggioni
• Commons contains images or other files on Monteriggioni

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