09Dec 0 Monteriggioni Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini 40 Top Sights of Tuscany, Castles of Tuscany, Chianti, Italy, Interesting areas of Tuscany, Towns in the Province of Sienna, Tuscany, Tuscan villages and towns, Tuscany travel guide MonteriggioniThe castle of Monteriggioni in Tuscany, Italy The walled village of Monteriggioni in Tuscany Monteriggioni is one of the most famous and attractive castles in all Tuscany. Its curtain wall and fourteen towers are virtually intact, and the interior is now occupied by a small and peaceful village. There is almost no traffic. Every year an excellent Festa Medievale takes place on the first weekend of July. The inhabitants of Monteriggioni plus some professionals demonstrate mediaeval occupations and professions, appropriately costumed. Worth a visit. More about Monteriggioni walled village. Here are some similar topics: Volpaia Volpaia is a well-restored mediaeval village located in central Chianti. Part of the walls and two of the original six towers of Volpaia are preserved, the largest of the two housing the Castello di Volpaia wine shop and osteria. Volpaia… Read More » Sienna Sienna (Siena in Italian) is second only to Florence as a Tuscan “art” town, and, for many, its much smaller size and the absence of traffic in the historical centre make it more than the equal of Florence as a… Read More » Map of Tuscany, Italy Here's an interactive map of Tuscany with links to the best websites for many of the most interesting cities, towns, villages and sights of Tuscany.… Read More » Radicondoli Radicondoli is a tranquil Tuscan hill town that lies well off the beaten tourist track in the northern part of the “Metalliferous Hills” on the borders of the Alta Maremma, between the Val d’Elsa and the Val de Cecina. … Read More » Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci Vinci is located in northern of Tuscany near Florence, on the slopes of Montalbano, an area of classic Tuscan hills carpeted in vineyards and olive groves on terraces supported by dry stone walls. Top view, suggests a boat with two… Read More »
