Monteriggioni Holidays

Monteriggioni Holidays - Charming and beautiful
Monteriggioni holidays offer a classic medieval town, best known for its perfectly preserved 13th century walls, which still surround the town and stand completely intact. Located just 15km from Siena and 50km from Florence, the town of Monteriggioni sits on a hilltop above the Elsa Valley, halfway between San Gimignano and Pienzain. As well as a rich historic heritage, Monteriggioni holidays offer charm and beauty in the form of its lovely surrounding countryside, full of lush vineyards and olive groves.

Holidays in Monteriggioni - Attractive fortified town, famed for its medieval walls
Attracting numerous tourists, and plenty of historians and archaeologists, the town is wonderfully preserved, with Monteriggioni holidays boasting a centre that has remained virtually unchanged for centuries. The most important attraction on a holiday in Monteriggioni is obviously its famous walls - erected in 1213, and encompassing fourteen towers and two gates, Porta Franca, facing Siena, and  Porta St Giovanni, facing Florence. Inside the walls, Monteriggioni holidays offer a charming main square, Piazza Roma, together with medieval and Renaissance houses and attractive public gardens.

Monteriggioni Holidays - Close to Siena, in the scenic Elsa Valley 
A holiday in Monteriggioni offers a delightful medieval town to explore, set in beautiful surroundings and close to the main sights of Tuscany. With its pedestrian-friendly centre, and numerous shops and restaurants located in the main square, the town is perfect for strolling around, with Monteriggioni holidays offering the visitor plenty of history and culture. Monteriggioni hosts the famous "Festa Medievale" each July, one of the best medieval festivals in the country, featuring an impressive array of acts, costumes, arts and crafts and food.