Fortezza Medicea, Montepulciano

Name: Fortezza Medicea
Address: Via Fiorenzuola Vecchia 10, Montepulciano, Italy

#9 among attractions in Montepulciano

Historical place, Forts and castles

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The Medicean Fortress is a building, originally a military one erected in 1261 in Montepulciano by the Republic of Siena.

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 43°5'27"N, 11°46'47"E

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Via Fiorenzuola Vecchia 10Montepulciano Italy

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Fortezza Medicea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Gesù, San Biagio, Santa Lucia, Palazzo Ricci.

~1090 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Baroque architecture
Church of the Gesù, Montepulciano
6 min walk • The church of the Gesù, also known as the Parish church of the Santissimo Nome di Gesù is a Baroque style, Roman Catholic church located on Via di Voltaio #101 in central Montepulciano, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~1630 ftSW
Circa-1500s church with countryside view
San Biagio, Montepulciano
8 min walk • San Biagio is a church outside Montepulciano, Tuscany, central Italy.
~1980 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Santa Lucia, Montepulciano
10 min walk • Santa Lucia is a Baroque style church, located in the piazza of the same name in the town of Montepulciano, Province of Siena, Region of Tuscany. The church was designed in 1653 by Flaminio del Turco. The travertine facade sports four composite ionic pilasters with a rounded tympanum above the door.
~1010 ftN
43°5'36"N • 11°46'50"E
Palazzo Ricci, Montepulciano
5 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Memorial
0.4 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Augustine Church, Montepulciano
11 min walk • The church of Saint Augustine is located in Montepulciano, in the province of Siena, in the diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza.
~320 ftSW
Church
Church of Santa Maria dei Servi, Montepulciano
2 min walk • The church of Santa Maria dei Servi is a 14th-century church located in Montepulciano, in the province of Siena, in the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza.
0.6 miNE
Church
Santuario di Sant'Agnese, Montepulciano
17 min walk • The church of Sant'Agnese is a Catholic place of worship in Montepulciano, in the province of Siena, in the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza.
~650 ftNE
Church
Cathedral, Montepulciano
4 min walk • Santa Maria Assunta is a cathedral and principal place of worship in Montepulciano. The cathedral was consecrated in 1712. Among the artworks in the cathedral is an Assumption of the Virgin triptych on the high altar painted by Taddeo di Bartolo in 1401, which includes a self portrait as the apostle Thaddeus.
0.4 miNE
43°5'45"N • 11°47'3"E
Palazzo Bucelli, Montepulciano
11 min walk • Museum
~1060 ftN
43°5'37"N • 11°46'51"E
Palazzo Neri-Orselli, Montepulciano
6 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fortezza Medicea?

Nearby attractions include Church of Santa Maria dei Servi, Montepulciano (2 min walk), Cathedral, Montepulciano (4 min walk), Palazzo Ricci, Montepulciano (5 min walk), Palazzo Neri-Orselli, Montepulciano (6 min walk).

How to get to Fortezza Medicea by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fortezza Medicea:

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Autostazione - Lfi (15 min walk)