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The Medici Fortress was built between 1561 and 1563 at the behest of Cosimo I de' Medici on the ground where the Spanish citadel previously stood. The architect Baldassarre Lanci originally gave it an L-shape and later transformed it into a square structure. The brick fortress consists of wedge walls at the corners, on which the Medici travertine coat of arms is placed. Since 1937 the structure has been converted into a public garden. In summer, open-air cinema is offered on the grandstand. A nice playground and a really good fitness course with great equipment invite you to linger and attract a number of athletes.

A special place with many hidden corners. There is also no shortage of restaurants.

The Colonna Leopoldina Di Monteriggioni, also known as the Leopoldina Column, is a historical monument in Tuscany. It is named after Leopold II of Lorraine, and its design is attributed to the engineer Manetti. As of 2014, 18 of these columns remained. One of these columns, the Colonna del Grillo, which had fallen in June 2015, was restored in 2021.

Inserted among the most beautiful villages in Italy, this hamlet of Greve in Chianti reserves an atmosphere suspended in time, between stone houses and alleys and medieval fortifications.

It is a small, cozy village surrounded by a castle wall on top of the mountain. There are restaurants and souvenir shops on the market square. You can only walk a small part of the castle wall (less than 100 meters) and it costs €5 per person. The entrance fee includes the weapons museum. More information here: https://www.siena-agriturismo.it/monteriggioni.htm

Ideal stop for lunch.

Drinking water fountain, for 10 cents you can get 1 liter of fresh water.

This medieval village, once heavily contested between the republics of Florence and Siena, today attracts visitors with its authentic medieval structure, ancient stone houses, part of the castle and largely preserved walls that still have three gates. Despite the uncertainty about its connection to Amerigo Vespucci, who owned a palace in the village, Montefioralle offers a unique atmosphere that transports visitors back in time. It is a place valued for its tranquility and beauty, far from the tourist crowds that flood other parts of Tuscany. The village has only a small number of accommodations, a pub and a wine bar where you can taste the local wines. A walk through the village takes visitors to the small church and offers a glimpse into real Italian village life. The restaurant La Castellana, just before you arrive at the village walls, is particularly recommended for its excellent cuisine and fair prices. The staff is known for their exceptional friendliness, making a visit to Montefioralle an unforgettable experience.