Postcard from Monteriggioni

Monteriggioni is a thirteenth century fortified town on a hilltop in Tuscany. It was founded to defend the city of Siena against invaders from neighboring Florence, hence the high walls interspersed with towers and only two entry gates. Despite being built about 800 years ago the walls are still very much intact.

There is seriously not much to do in the town, but if you're looking for a peaceful outing from Siena (or Florence) this is a good place to go and drink a glass - or a bottle - of wine.

There is a very good wine and cheese shop that has a few tables on the piazza, as well as a hotel, a cafe, and a tiny church where you can stop in for some prayers. Or else you could walk around the perimeter of the town, enjoy the views of the surrounding countryside, and imagine you are keeping watch for marauding bands of Florentines.

Posted by Ree in Tuscany on 06/Jul/2006

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