Yesterday (Wednesday 12 September) we went to the little walled town of Monterigionni. I've been before but, unlike the other places I've been I couldn't remember the town inside the walls. Unfortunately the weather overall, though very hot, didn't lend itself to a distant view and this was the best I could do although there are three stunning photos, including an aerial photo here.
Dante (Dante Alighieri was a Tuscan) used the turrets of Monteriggioni to evoke the sight of the ring of giants encircling the Infernal abyss:
| As with circling round Of turrets, Monteriggioni crowns his walls; E’en thus the shore, encompassing the abyss, Was turreted with giants, half their length Uprearing, horrible, whom Jove from heaven Yet threatens, when his muttering thunder rolls. |
Inside the walls the town was, as many of the Tuscan towns are, a tourist show place. Living in it must be a nightmare for those not involved in the tourist industry (if there are any such residents).
The Church was by far the plainest I have come across in Italy.
What a superb town.
ReplyDeleteIs that a Christmas tree on the left inside the church.
A Christmas Tree? Says I trying to imitate Lady Bracknell. It was one of those sort of thingies for holding the holy tea lights.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely little town - and, judging by your photos, at least less crowded than Florence ;) ... I'm puzzled how I managed to miss this post last week. I could have sworn it did not turn up in my computer until just now...?!
ReplyDeleteIt was very pleasant and not at all crowded Monica.
DeleteBeautiful! I love the gentle, solid, simplicity.
ReplyDeleteThat really sums it up Katherine.
DeleteMy new perfect place! And those mopeds! Oh! Sex on wheels!
ReplyDeleteHmmm. The place was a real joy. Perhaps I wouldn't have quite described the Vespas like that. Mind you.......
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