Monteriggioni in Arme
Educational route on the siege and defence of the castle of Monteriggioni, with replicas of weapons and armour, and walkways on the walls.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The castle of Monteriggioni dates from the 1220s and 1230s and was founded by the Republic of Siena to defend its borders against its rival Florence. The two cities fought for centuries; in 1554 the Sienese captain Giovannino Zeti surrendered to the Florentine army besieging the hill, and from then on the walls lost their defensive function.
The educational route “Monteriggioni in Arme”, entered from Piazza Alighieri 23, is divided into four rooms, each devoted to a century between the 13th and the 16th and to the role of the Republic of Siena as a military outpost. On display are replicas of medieval and Renaissance weapons and armour, made with ancient techniques based on originals and contemporary depictions, and models illustrating siege machines and techniques. Bilingual panels explain local history and defensive techniques; visitors are invited to handle and try on some weapons and parts of armour.
The visit also includes the walkways on the walls, footbridges built in the early 2000s near the two gates of the village, which ideally follow a medieval patrol path. They offer views over the Chianti, the Valdelsa and, on clear days, the towers of San Gimignano. At present only the southern side is partly open.
Highlights
- Four rooms devoted to the centuries from the 13th to the 16th
- Replicas of weapons, armour and siege machine models
- Opportunity to handle and try on some weapons and parts of armour
- Walkways on the walls with views of the Chianti and Valdelsa
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso didattico «Monteriggioni in Arme» – Four rooms, one for each century from the 13th to the 16th, with replicas of weapons and armour, siege models and bilingual panels.
- Founded
- 2009
- Operated by
- Monteriggioni A.D. 1213 s.r.l.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3.50Groups of 15 paying people, pilgrims with a credential, over 65s, members of the TCI, holders of the Carta dello studente della Toscana (weekdays only, excluding public holidays) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 7 · Free admission up to the age of 7 when accompanied by an adult (school groups excluded). |
| Seniors | €3.50Over 65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion, including in organised groups. |
| Students & apprentices | –Reduced rate with the Carta dello studente della Toscana on weekdays, excluding public holidays. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €3.50 per personGroups of 15 paying people; free admission for escorts, guides and teachers of organised groups. |
| Families | €13.50€13.50 for two parents and one child aged 8 to 17; €15 for two parents and two or three children aged 8 to 17. |
The combined ticket covers the walkway on the walls (south side partly open), the “Monteriggioni in Arme” route and the MaM - Museo Archeologico di Abbadia Isola. Free admission for residents of the municipality of Monteriggioni. Reductions and free admission for holders of the Fondazione Musei Senesi card.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 7 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €13.50 · €13.50 for two parents and one child aged 8 to 17; €15 for two parents and two or three children aged 8 to 17. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The educational route is designed for adults and children alike, with the chance to handle and try on some weapons and parts of armour; dedicated family tickets are available.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A virtual tour is available on the website. The website also lists guided visits and an educational offer for schools with workshops. |
