Semifonte

Semifonte was a fortified city in , , built during the late 12th century and destroyed after a siege by in 1202. Its remains are within the modern comune of .
  • Archaeological site
  • …lies at an elevation of around 290 metres (950 feet)
  • Description: human settlement in Barberino Val d’Elsa, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Nearby Churches

Discover Cappella di San Michele Arcangelo and San Giovanni Battista.
Matteo Tani, Public domain.
Church
is a church.
620 metres west of Semifonte
Matteo Tani, Public domain.
Church
is a church.
2 km south of Semifonte

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pastine and Barberino Val d’Elsa.
is a hamlet.
Barberino Val d'Elsa is a frazione of Barberino…
3 km east of Semifonte
is a hamlet.
3½ km south of Semifonte
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Latitude
43.54213° or 43° 32′ 32″ north
Longitude
11.13129° or 11° 7′ 53″ east
Open location code
8FMHG4RJ+VG
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Open­Street­Map feature
historic = archaeological_site
Geo­Names ID
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Turkish—“Semifonte” goes by many names.
塞米丰特Chinese
SemifonteDutch
SemifonteItalian
セミフォンテJapanese
СемифонтеRussian
SemifonteSwedish
SemifonteTurkish

Localities in the Area

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