Other places of interest
Monteriggioni's territory has been inhabited since ancient times as proven by the discovery of the Etruscan necropolis of Casone, considered one of the most extensive of northern Etruria.
Besides the Castle of Monteriggioni and Abbadia a Isola it is also worth visiting several hamlets and attractions.
Among the most relevant are worth a mention Strove, Fungaia, Santa Colomba, Colle Ciupi, Hermitage of San Leonardo al Lago, the Castle of the Villa (just the outside), the Castle of the Chiocciola (just the outside) Castelpetraio (just the outside).
Opening hours the hermitage is run by Polo Museale della Toscana
Contacts Tel. +39 0577 317021 - +39 0577 248111 ; email:
Address Strada dell' Osteriaccia n° 4, 53035 Monteriggioni SI
San Leonardo al Lago is located in a wood near Pian del Lago and it was in origin a hermitage.
Opening hours Villa: visible only from the outside; church: every day 9am-1pm /3pm-7pm. Holy mass every Sunday at 10am
Contacts Tel: + 39 0577 304834
Address Loc. Santa Colomba, 53035 Monteriggioni (SI)
The village has medieval origins but suffered serious damage in 1364 during the passage of the company of Giovanni Acuto (John Hawkwood).
Opening hours Open on request
Contacts Tel: + 39 347 8719738
Address Loc. Colle Ciupi – 53035 Monteriggioni (SI)
The originally medieval village is now a small rural area with recently restored peasant cottages.
