This beautiful medieval town sits on the top of a round hill not far from Siena. The wonderfully preserved walls, measuring 570 metres around, follow the natural contours of the hill. The walls and the buildings inside are some of the best examples of medieval architecture in Italy.
Monteriggioni was built by the Sienese in 1213 as a defensive fortification. It withstood attacks from Florence and Volterra.
A Romanesque church dominates Piazza Roma, the main square of the tiny town.
The interior is very pretty.
You don’t often see a smiling Madonna and baby.
We had lunch in the most obvious place…..it was just too cute for words.
The inside was lovely too, but how could we resist a table overlooking the square?
It was a good choice, the food was delicious…..pasta followed by Cinta Senese pork with fennel sauce and polenta.
There are stylish shops in the town and a great looking hotel, with a delightful entrance.
We found the most amazing shoe shop.
The town is very pretty.
For the tiny sum of €2 you can climb to the top of the wall for amazing views.
Monteriggioni is a beautiful little hilltop Tuscan town…..don’t miss it.
Yes worth a visit but I remembr the main piazza being open and not having the garden in the centre. Do you know if this is newish
By: Italian Wine Importers on October 23, 2012
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The walls in the first and second photo are amazing. Hard to believe they are still standing and in such incredible shape. Wow!
Hugs,
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on October 23, 2012
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They certainly built things to last centuries ago.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 23, 2012
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Stayed in monteriggioni about 30 years ago and fell in love with it then. It still looks magical. Colleen
By: Anonymous on October 23, 2012
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We went years ago, but I don’t remember it being as lovely as it is now.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 23, 2012
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Great photos, Debra. Another beautiful town and there are so many in Tuscany, that it is hard to choose the nicest one. This is why Tuscany will always be Italy’s most coveted region.
By: mulino dominillo on October 23, 2012
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One lifetime would not be enough to see all the delightful towns and villages in Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 23, 2012
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Well, Marrickville is nice in its way, but Monteriggioni has a little more olde world charm.
By: Richard Tulloch on October 23, 2012
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Perhaps when Marrickville is a little older….
By: Debra Kolkka on October 23, 2012
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such a beautiful countryside! 🙂
By: ayna on October 23, 2012
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It is hard to beat Italy for beautiful landscapes.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 23, 2012
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wonderful shots!!! So wish I was back there. I felt like I could step right into some of those shots.
By: Where's Wiwi? on October 23, 2012
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I have only one week left in Italy before I return to Australia. I have to make the moat of it.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 23, 2012
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INdeed! La Dolce Vita before coming back to La Caldo Vita 🙂
By: Where's Wiwi? on October 24, 2012
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I love Brisbane, but I am not looking forward to the heat.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 24, 2012
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Thank you for an introduction to an amazing-looking town! You have so many perfect ones in Tuscany. The food and the shoes look luscious too. Grazie mille!
By: jann on October 23, 2012
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We have been passing this place for years on our way to Siena and beyond…..I thought it was high time to call in again for a visit.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 23, 2012
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A lovely small town that we vist each time we go to Italy.
By: chestercoextbutterfly on October 23, 2012
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I’m not surprised you keep returning to Monteriggioni.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 23, 2012
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Reblogged this on Tampa – Bay – Law – Office.
By: johnaleesha on October 23, 2012
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Delicious, at of it. And I love the look of your lunch and the round window especially…. and what was the pasta by the way???
By: janinevasta on October 23, 2012
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The pasta was a handmade pici, but I don’t remember the sauce ( except that it was delicious )
By: Debra Kolkka on October 23, 2012
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How lovely! Thank you for taking us all around Tuscany with you.
By: paninigirl on October 23, 2012
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You can come along any time
By: Debra Kolkka on October 23, 2012
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Wonderfully charming village! Debra, when I look at your photos it puts me right back in Tuscany again. 🙂 -Niles
By: Niles Johanson (San Diego, CA) on October 23, 2012
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There is so much to see in wonderful Tuscany.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 23, 2012
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Tuscany is on my list. Gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing your visit.
By: coastalcrone on October 23, 2012
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Tuscany is a gorgeous partvof Italy….not to be missed.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 24, 2012
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Just gorgeous and once again your photos are stunning.
By: aussiegirl0905 on October 23, 2012
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Thank you, we had a great day in Monteriggioni.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 24, 2012
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I would love to be able to travel the length and breadth of Tuscany. It’s so beautiful. Love all your photos, Debra, especially those shoes. It seems to be my day for funny shoes. 🙂
By: adinparadise on October 23, 2012
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The shoe shop was amazing and quite unexpected in a tiny town.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 24, 2012
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What a gorgeous medieval town! Tuscany seems to have no shortage of such beautiful places. I recently dug up some photos of a trip to Italy I did 10 years ago – Volterra and San Gimignano were there, but I didn’t make it to Siena.
By: James on October 24, 2012
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You must go to Siena. The duomo there is my favourite in Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 24, 2012
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It’s like the set of a gorgeous film! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on October 24, 2012
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It would make an excellent setting for a film.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 24, 2012
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Wow .. you have a way a finding gems to add to great places to visit!
By: aFrankAngle on October 24, 2012
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Monteriggioni is quite well known I think….it was certainly busy the day we were there.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 24, 2012
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What a stunning town. Love that shoe… I think they would look quite fancy on my feet.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on October 24, 2012
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The shoes were very interesting indeed.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 24, 2012
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The town looks amazing, I wish we had taken the time to visit it but after a long day of exploring Volterra and San Gimignano we just stopped outside the walls to see the external structure before heading back to Siena. Next time…
By: twoblackdoggies on October 27, 2012
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We have been passing it for years. I’m glad we stopped in for a visit.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 27, 2012
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You just took me back in time 🙂 Thank you. I too love Monteriggioni! glad you stopped!
By: ishitasood on July 23, 2015
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