Monteriggioni

Monteriggioni still retains most of the structures of the thirteenth century and is configured as an absolutely unique place in the panorama of medieval Tuscan villages. The walls, made of stone, embrace the top of a hill with a linear development of about 570 meters. Fourteen rectangular towers…Lire la suite

Small medieval town surrounded by walls and towers

ON THE STREET FOR SIENA , YOU FIND ON THE RIGHT HAND UP TO THE HILL, THIS LITTLE HAMLET , WHITE STONES, THE ONLY INTACT WALLS (WITH LUCCA ) IN EUROPE,IT SEEMS TO BE IN MEDIEVAL TIME WHEN YOU GO IN.

Beautifil little city, outside Siena. I recommend Osteria dell'Orso, to have the famous pici!

Monteriggioni: This tiny ancient hamlet is still today encircled by its medieval walls. A small gem which has survived almost intact to the present. About 40 km away: Take the highway towards Siena; after about 30 km. You will come to the exit of Monteriggioni. The town is very visible from the…Lire la suite