Country Italy Elevation 364 m (1,194 ft) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Province Province of Siena Postal code 53048 Dialling code 0577 | Province / Metropolitan city Siena (SI) Demonym(s) Sinalunghesi Area 78 km² Local time Wednesday 10:35 AM Region Tuscany | |
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Frazioni Bettolle, Farnetella, Guazzino, La Fratta, L'Amorosa, Rigaiolo, Rigomagno, Scrofiano Weather 13°C, Wind E at 0 km/h, 78% Humidity | ||
Sinalunga is a town and comune in the province of Siena, in the Tuscany region of central Italy.
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Map of 53048 Sinalunga, Province of Siena, Italy
History
Aside from scanty prehistoric findings, the oldest historical remains date from the 8th century BC, when Sinalunga was perhaps an Etruscan settlement under the control of Chiusi, with some temple at the top of the hill where Sinalunga lies.
The current town grew up around the medieval castle called Castello delle Ripe, attracting people on the hill after the Etruscan land reclamation works in the area were gradually abandoned. Asinalonga is mentioned for the first time in the 8th century. The town was later under the Cacciaconti family, who became subjects of the commune of Siena in 1197.
Main sights
Twin cities
References
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