The Castle of Monteriggioni was built by the Sienese, by order of the podestà Guelfo da Porcari, in a period between 1213 and 1219. The land, purchased by the noble …

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Assisipilger

July 21, 2022

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Monteriggioni turned out to be a tourist trap full of distinguished-looking flip-flop wearers looking for the nearest shop. Luckily the view was beautiful. On a second tour we would rather avoid this place.

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Viaggiatore Lento

December 21, 2022

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Beautiful medieval village still completely surrounded by its ancient walls. one of the best known places along the Via Francigena.

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Monteriggioni Historic Centre – View of Monteriggioni loop from Castellina in Chianti-Monteriggioni

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Monteriggioni Historic Centre – View of Monteriggioni loop from Siena

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View of Monteriggioni – Monteriggioni — Walled Village loop from Gracciano dell'Elsa

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Elevation 210 m

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Thursday 9 April

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Location: Monteriggioni, Siena, Tuscany, Italy

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