The life of Monteriggioni has been defended since 1300 by mighty circular walls and fourteen quadrilateral towers. Inside the walls there is a central square, the beating heart of the village, overlooked by the Roman-Gothic Church of Santa Maria Assunta, built on a single nave and quadrangular apse with cross vaults in perfect Gothic style. The meadows and gardens arranged around the square, once fundamental for the subsistence during the sieges, are curious. Do not miss the walk on the walls, an old walkway on the walls of the village, during which it is possible to enjoy splendid views and which can be accessed from Piazza Roma. Also in Piazza Roma is the “Monteriggioni in Arme” Museum, where you can see a cross-section of some military objects used from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Faithful reproductions of weapons and armor of the time, alongside accurate models illustrating the means and techniques of siege used over time, the Museum offers many elements to reconstruct the history of the village, with intuitive explanatory panels and dedicated rooms that facilitate understanding.

One of the best known attractions takes place in July, when the medieval spirit of the village takes over with the “Monteriggioni di Torri si Corona” Festival. An event that lasts two weekends, during which the small town of Monteriggioni welcomes and sees artists, jugglers, acrobats, merchants and artisans parading, bringing back the hands of time to the Middle Ages.