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Walls of Monteriggioni

Monteriggioni, Italy

History

A small hilltop village still fully enclosed by its 13th-century ring of walls and towers, built by Siena as a frontier fort. A short stretch of the wall walk is open; use the paid car park below the gate.

Nearest town
Monteriggioni, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
43.3897, 11.2230
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★

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Area Sosta Camper La PostaMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Walls of Monteriggioni · 30 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • LuxorCampsite
    2 km from Walls of Monteriggioni
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowed
  • Il SambucoMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Walls of Monteriggioni
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • ColleverdeCampsite
    11 km from Walls of Monteriggioni
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
  • Agricampeggio L'ApicornoCampsite
    16 km from Walls of Monteriggioni
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
  • Azienda Agricola La MontaninaMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Walls of Monteriggioni
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Walls of Monteriggioni?

Walls of Monteriggioni is in Monteriggioni, Italy, at GPS 43.3897, 11.2230. It is about 10 km from Castellina in Chianti.

Can you camp near Walls of Monteriggioni?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Sosta Camper La Posta, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Walls of Monteriggioni?

Walls of Monteriggioni is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chianti road: Florence to San Gimignano and Volterra.

What is there to see near Walls of Monteriggioni?

Places worth a stop nearby: Piazza del Campo (12 km), San Gimignano (17 km), Badia a Passignano (21 km) and Montefioralle (24 km).

When is the best time to visit Walls of Monteriggioni?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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