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Santa Maria Assunta
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Santa Maria Assunta dates from the founding years of Montegriggioni and is its only church. The tower was only built in the 18th century
The Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta is a Romanesque church in Monteriggioni, Tuscany, Italy. Built in the 13th century, it is a significant example of Romanesque architecture in the region.
The exterior of the church is relatively simple, with a small bell tower on the right and a beautiful Romanesque portal at the front. The portal is decorated with finely crafted columns and capitals and has a tympanum decoration with a relief depicting Mary and the Child.
The interior of the church is also rather plain, but there are some notable features, including 14th-century frescoes on the walls depicting scenes from the lives of Christ and the saints. There is also a Gothic altar in the choir that dates from the 14th century and a wooden crucifix from the 15th century.
The church is a significant example of Romanesque architecture in Tuscany and attracts many visitors who appreciate its historical and cultural significance.
ADDRESS
Monteriggioni Via 1 Maggio
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Pictures of the Poi and surroundings
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Things to see in the area
Burgmuseum
The castle museum primarily contains a collection of exhibits that demonstrate the armament and defensive capabilities of the founding fathers of Monteriggioni. [ click for more information ]
Piazza Roma
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Monteriggioni
Great little place with a beautiful wall and pleasant atmosphere. [ click for more information ]
Bar and coffeehouse
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Gelateria Artigianale
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Parkplatz am Friedhof
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Aussichtspunkt
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Porta Franca
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Picknick
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Parkplatz Strada di Monteriggioni
Large car park at the foot of the fully fortified village of Monteriggioni. [ click for more information ]
Wohnmobilstellplatz La Posta
Well-designed parking space on a terrace, a few hundred meters southeast of MonterigioniCastello and just a few meters east of the entrance to the parking lot there open 1 January - 31 December [ click for more information ]
Luxor Chianti Village
Very nice campground in the forest on a hill, places partly quite uneven, but good use usable 20 March - 30 October [ click for more information ]