City: Sinalunga (Siena) - Pop. 12500 - Alt 364: m a.s.l.
- Location: Tuscany
Description:
Sinalunga origins date back to Etruscan times. The town lies on the
slopes of a hill and enjoys a nice view. It is ideally located
between the major cities in central Italy, Florence and Rome to the
north and south, and Perugia and Siena to the east and west. Train
service connects the town to major lines at Siena, Arezzo and Chiusi.
The small town preserves many ancient features and art works even if
because of its strategic location was invaded and damaged many
times. Sinalunga offers all you imagine when you think of the
Tuscan countryside. Rolling hills, highlighted with patches of
cypress tress, stretch to the west. A broad valley, with
wheat-fields, farm houses and vineyards stretches across to the east
of the town, till it reaches Cortona and the large Lago Trasimeno.
Florence, Siena, Arezzo and Perugia offer you an intimate look at
the birth of Renaissance art.
Sights and Attractions: Church of Santa Maria delle
Nevi • Santa Croce • Palazzo Pretorio 14th C, with nice facade and
clock tower in bricks • The Fountain del Castagno
• Collegiate church of San Martino, in whose interior are preserved
many 16th century works by Benvenuto di Giovanni, Sodoma, Rutilio
Manetti and Girolamo Pacchia Church of Santa Croce • Chiesa della
Madonna delle Nevi • Convento di San Bernardino preserves some
beautiful altarpieces by Guidoccio Cozzarelli and Benvenuto di
Giovanni • Church of Sacro Chiodo • Church of Santa Lucia • Chapel
of Santa Maria Assunta • Chapel of San Michele • Amenities: Football ground; Tennis course; Gym; 9
holes Golf course;
Museums:
Events and festivals: Festa Biancalana antique fair
(Jun 2) • Grape and Wine festival in September (with grape pressing
competition) • Feast of Patron Saint San Martino with carts race
(10-12 Nov) • Olive oil festival (1st week of November)
Market day: Tuesday
Typical products: Bricks, terracottas, ceramics What to eat: Gnocchi; Soup of beans; Stewed Goose;
Panzanella; Pappa col Pomodoro; Pappardelle pasta with hare sauce;
Pici pasta; salami, Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Bettolle,
Farnetella, Guazzino, La Fratta, L'Amorosa, Rigaiolo, Rigomagno,
Scrofiano
Neighboring towns: Asciano, Cortona, Foiano della
Chiana, Lucignano, Rapolano Terme, Torrita di Siena, Trequanda.
Nearest airport: Perugia airport
Nearest train stations: Sinalunga train station on the Chiusi - Siena train line
Description:
Sinalunga origins date back to Etruscan times. The town lies on the
slopes of a hill and enjoys a nice view. It is ideally located
between the major cities in central Italy, Florence and Rome to the
north and south, and Perugia and Siena to the east and west. Train
service connects the town to major lines at Siena, Arezzo and Chiusi.
The small town preserves many ancient features and art works even if
because of its strategic location was invaded and damaged many
times. Sinalunga offers all you imagine when you think of the
Tuscan countryside. Rolling hills, highlighted with patches of
cypress tress, stretch to the west. A broad valley, with
wheat-fields, farm houses and vineyards stretches across to the east
of the town, till it reaches Cortona and the large Lago Trasimeno.
Florence, Siena, Arezzo and Perugia offer you an intimate look at
the birth of Renaissance art.
Sights and Attractions: Church of Santa Maria delle
Nevi • Santa Croce • Palazzo Pretorio 14th C, with nice facade and
clock tower in bricks • The Fountain del Castagno
Nearest airport: Perugia airport
Nearest train stations: Sinalunga train station on the Chiusi - Siena train line
Public transportation: