Siena: In the shadow of the “Giants”.
The ring route of Monteriggioni.
The one day, easy route will take you
from Monteriggioni, the famous medieval “borgo”, whose
protective town walls are mentioned by Dante in his
Divine Comedy, to the Abbadia Isola. The stupendous 11th
century Abbacy and the remains of the fortifications.
The second part of the walk will take you across the
forested slopes of Monte Maggio, a hilly massif cloaked
with thick woods of holm-oak.
Why should one take a 12 KM. walk?
Because the “giants”, a name that Dante gave the guard
towers of the walls of Monteriggioni, are surrounded by
beautiful woods where only a few farms exist to help you
keep your orientation.
Some advice.
Don’t go into the woods of Monte Maggio alone…it’s not
the jungle but the presence of an expert guide will
allow you to enjoy the day more fully.
Courtesy of APT Siena Tourist Office
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