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On top of a hill, the fortified medieval village of Monteriggioni<\/strong> is a small jewel that has survived through the centuries. It enchants the visitor by diving into the middle ages. Its small historic centre, known as the Castello<\/strong> is protected by a well-preserved almost circular enclosure with 14 towers, about 170 metres\u00a0 diameter.<\/p>\n

Not far from Siena, it was a stronghold of the latter, located on the road to Florence, the historical rival. The castle was built in the early thirteenth century and was for centuries the theater of conflicts between these two cities.
Several filmmakers shot scenes here, and the popular video game Assassin\u2019s Creed is partly set in Monteriggioni.
A medieval festival takes place there every year in July.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Things to do and see in Monteriggioni<\/h2>\n

The elliptical walls<\/strong> of Monteriggioni are 2 metres thick, with two doors and 14 towers. You can walk along the path<\/strong> with beautiful views of the village and the hills of Siena.
The two gates<\/strong> are connected by the Via I Maggio<\/strong>, from Porta Roma to Porta Fiorentina.
On the Piazza Roma<\/strong>, the square of the village, the small church of Santa Maria Assunta<\/strong> dates back to the early thirteenth century. It shows a sober novel style. Its square-shaped bell tower dates from the 18th century.
The Pieve di Santa Maria a Castello<\/strong> is located almost 15 km away. This simple church existed already in the 10th century. It has been modified over time. It is accompanied by the octagonal Baptistery of San Giovanni Battista.<\/p>\n

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Castle of Monteriggioni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Walls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Piazza Roma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Porta Franca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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