SINALUNGA

'Sinalunga' is a town and commune in the province of Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy.

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History

Main sights

Twin cities

Gallery

History

Main sights

★ ''Collegiata di San Martino'' (16th century), built from 1568 over the ancient castle. The interior, on the Latin cross, has works by Benvenuto di Giovanni, Il Sodoma and Rutilio Manetti.

★ ''Palazzo Pretorio'', built between 1337-1346. It was the centre of the civil power in the town, as attested by the podestà and Medici crests on its facade.

★ Church of ''Santa Lucia'' (erected in 1278), now used as auditorium.

★ Church of ''Santa Croce'' (15th century). It houses the ''Wedding of the Virgin'' by Luca Signorelli.

★ Church of ''San Pietro ad Mensulas'', built in the 4th century on a pre-existing Roman edifice, probably the main station on the Via Cassia.

Twin cities

★ Ay Champagne, France

Gallery