Monterrigiani in central Italy is a small medieval town, Monteriggioni is located on the top of a small hill surrounded by high walls, is a very characteristic small castle.
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Monterrigiani in central Italy is a small medieval town, Monteriggioni is located on the top of a small hill surrounded by high walls, is a very characteristic small castle.
Monterrigiani (Monteriggioni) is a medieval village wall town located on a natural hill built in 1214 – 19 years as a front line against Florence. During the conflict between Siena and Florence in the Middle Ages, the castle was strategically positioned as a fortification. It also survived multiple attacks by the bishops of Florence and Voltella, and now the castle has become a tourist attraction.
It is a typical medieval fortress, mainly to defend against Florentine attacks
Built in the 13th century, it is located northwest of Siena, mainly to defend against Florentine attacks
It is a typical medieval fortress, which the Sienas chose to build on the hill