Monteriggioni Vacation Homes

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Yes, Monteriggioni just might be the quintessential walled medieval village in Tuscany. It's small enough to perhaps be called "cute" but you won't catch me using this term.

Monteriggioni began as a border fortress built on a round hill by Sienna against the Florentines. It is famous for the intact defensive structure that held up against repeated Florentine attacks in the 11th century; its 10 meter high walls and 14 towers can still be seen for miles around. Monteriggioni has been featured in movies as a typical medieval village.

The village is slightly elliptical in shape with two gates (a third has been plugged). The major gate tourists will use when coming from the parking lot, Porta Franca, owes its name to the Via Francigena--Monteriggione was a major stop on the pilgrimage trail from Cantebury to Rome. The Romanesque Church of Santa Maria Assunta will offer assistance with housing for modern pilgrims traveling the Francigena pilgrimage route.

Monteriggioni was a sleepy village of farmers and sheep herders as late as the 1960's. Today it exists entirely for tourists and pilgrims. You'll find wine shops, a tasting room, restaurants and hotels in the small village. This is not neccessarily a disadvantage, although some times it's nice to see some locals puttering about once in a while.

Where is Monteriggioni?

Monteriggioni is located in the province of Siena, 14km to the northwest of Siena (54km from Florence). While it can be done as a day trip from Siena, you might be better off staying the night--Monteriggioni is much more evocative when the tourists leave late in the afternoon and you can sit in a courtyard sipping a glass of Chianti. Monteriggioni is surrounded by vineyards, and is known for its wine production.

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Holiday Home in Toscana

HK$1,138 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

Holiday Home in Monteriggioni

"Monteriggioni is the perfect location between Siena, San Gimignani, and roads to Chianti. The hosts Marcela, Enzo, and Alessandro really made us feel at home and comfortable. The property is beautiful, quiet, with unforgettable sunsets! Time at the pool is refreshing and relaxing, with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The authentic Italian kitchen was perfect for creating your own breakfasts and dinners. The bathrooms with showers have all you need, and the beds are really...

Daniel D.

HK$2,932 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jan - 25 Jan

Holiday Home in MONTERIGGIONI

"We absolutely loved Marcella & Enzo’s property. The pool was exactly what we needed to relax after a busy and hot few days in Rome & Venice. Just a 10 min drive from the train station. The home is set up very nicely with the 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. We loved meeting the donkeys, having a quiet place to relax along with modern conveniences like a washing machine. We were treated like family. We hope to return in the future. Huge thank you! Breathtaking views. The cottage was picture perfect. "

Anonymous traveller

HK$3,878 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan