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The facade of the cathedral of Colle Val d'Elsa
The Porta Nuova (or Porta Salis) with two circular towers built in the 15th-16th century, Colle Val d'Elsa, Siena
The Palazzo del Popolo, Colle Val d'Elsa, Siena
Houses towers, Colle Val d'Elsa, Siena
Detail of Palazzo Campana, Colle Val d'Elsa, Siena
THE CATHEDRAL
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THE PALAZZO DEL POPOLO
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THE PALAZZO CAMPANA

 

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COLLE VAL D'ELSA
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COLLE VAL D'ELSA
Borgo of Santa Caterina
Castle of Piticciano
Badia a Conèo
 

 

COLLE VAL D'ELSA TRAVEL GUIDE
Val d'Elsa Senese, Siena

Colle Val d'Elsa is located about 45 km from the exit of the A1 Firenze-Certosa. From Firenze Certosa, take the Firenze-Siena highway towards Siena. You exit the freeway at exit Colle Val d'Elsa Nord. Colle Val d'Elsa is located less than an hour's drive from the city of Siena, Florence, San Gimignano, Certaldo and Volterra. 

The town of Colle Val d'Elsa, was originally developed in three autonomous villages: the Borgo of Santa Caterina, the Castello di Piticciano and the Piano. The first two settlements are the oldest. The first mention to Colle Val d'Elsa date from the tenth century, then at the end of the twelfth century the village began to develop as a free commune, dating back to 1307 are the first municipal statutes. Subsequently it was always subject to Florence, and after the defeat of Siena, Colle became the seat of a diocese.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

Weekly Market in Colle Val d'Elsa: Friday
8.00-13.00

Tourist Information Offices - Colle Val d'Elsa
Ufficio Turistico Comunale
Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio, 9
tel. e fax +39 0577 921334

Information Offices - Colle di Val d'Elsa
Pro Loco Via Francesco Campana, 43
tel. +39 0577 922791 - fax +39 0577 922621

 

ATTRACTIONS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF COLLE VAL D'ELSA:

- Borgo of Santa Caterina **
- Castle of Piticciano **
- Badia a Conèo *

ATTRACTIONS AROUND COLLE VAL D'ELSA:

- Siena ***
- Chianti ***
- Certaldo **
- San Gimignano ***
- Casole d'Elsa *
- Barberino Val d'Elsa *
- Monteriggioni **
- Poggibonsi
- Volterra ***

The Porta Nuova (or Porta Salis) with two circular towers built in 15th - 16th century, Colle Val d'Elsa, Siena
Palazzo Campana, the gateway to the oldest part of the town of Colle Val d'Elsa
The facade of the Praetorian Palace, seat of the Archaeological Museum, Colle Val d'Elsa, Siena
The Porta Nuova (or Porta Salis) with two circular towers built in 15th - 16th century, Colle Val d'Elsa, Siena
Palazzo Campana, the gateway to the oldest part of the town of Colle Val d'Elsa
The facade of the Praetorian Palace, seat of the Archaeological Museum, Colle Val d'Elsa, Siena
Colle Val d'Elsa, Siena
Colle Val d'Elsa, Siena
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