Castelo de Monteriggioni

The main square of the fortress of Monteriggioni
The main square of the fortress of Monteriggioni
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Monteriggioni is a medieval walled town, located on a natural hillock, built by the Sienese in 1214-1219 as a front line in their wars against Florence,[3] by assuming command of the Via Cassia running through the Val d'Elsa and Val Staggia to the west.

During the conflicts between Siena and Florence in the Middle Ages, the city was strategically placed as a defensive fortification. It also withstood many attacks from both the Florentines and the forces of the Bishop of Volterra. In 1554 the Sienese were able to place control of the town's garrison to Giovannino Zeti, who had been exiled from Florence. In 1554, in an act of reconciliation with the Medicis, Zeti simply handed the keys of the town over to the Medicean forces - considered a "great betrayal" by the town's people.

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The Via Francigena is the common name of an ancient road and pilgrim route running from France to Rome, though it is usually considered to have its starting point much further away, in the English cathedral city of Canterbury. As such, the route passes through England, France, Switzerland and Italy. The route was known in Italy as the "Via Francigena" ("the road that comes from France") or the "Via Romea Francigena" ("the road to Rome that comes from France"). In mediaeval times it was an important road and pilgrimage route for those wishing to visit the Holy See and the tombs of the apostles Peter and Paul.
The Medieval Festival of Monteriggioni. Here we are in the 24th year of what has become one of the most popular events on the Tuscan scene, which this year will allow you to savour the atmosphere of the  “Delle Armi e degli Amori”. Info at: http://www.monteriggionimedievale.com/en/
The Medieval Festival of Monteriggioni. Here we are in the 24th year of what has become one of the most popular events on the Tuscan scene, which this year will allow you to savour the atmosphere of the  “Delle Armi e degli Amori”. Info at: http://www.monteriggionimedievale.com/en/


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