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.