Fortezza Medicea

’s Fortezza Medicea is a fort built in the city between 1561 and 1563 on the orders of Duke Cosimo, a few years before he became the first Grand Duke of Tuscany.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Stadio Artemio Franchi – Montepaschi Arena and Siena Cathedral.

Stadium
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Stadio Artemio Franchi is a multi-purpose stadium in , . is situated 230 metres east of Fortezza Medicea.

Church
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is a medieval church in , Italy… is situated 670 metres southeast of Fortezza Medicea.

Church
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The , also known as Basilica… is situated 380 metres southeast of Fortezza Medicea.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include San Prospero and Ravacciano.

Suburb
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is a neighborhood in the city of , Tuscany.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Fortezza Medicea

Latitude
43.32223° or 43° 19′ 20″ north
Longitude
11.32347° or 11° 19′ 25″ east
Elevation
348 metres (1,142 feet)
Open location code
8FMH88CF+V9
Geo­Names ID
10288158
Wiki­data ID
Q3748706
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Spanish—“Fortezza Medicea” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Fortezza Medicea”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “قلعة ميديشى”
  • French: “forteresse Médicis”
  • French: “Forteresse Médicis”
  • German: “Fortezza Medicea”
  • Italian: “Forte di Santa Barbara”
  • Italian: “fortezza Medicea”
  • Italian: “Fortezza Medicea”
  • Russian: “Крепость Медичи (Сиена)”
  • Russian: “Крепость Медичи”
  • Spanish: “Fortezza Medicea (Siena)”
  • “Fortezza Medicea”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Poderuccio and Agostoli.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Giardini Pubblici and Hotel Villa Liberty.

Siena: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: San Gimignano and Pienza.

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