
I T E N G N L	Ponte d’Arbia (Monteroni d’Arbia), Province of Siena [1]

Crete senesi | Buonconvento, Porta Senese, a medieval gate

Buonconvento is almost completely surrounded by walls. The construction of the walls and the nine 9 watch towers and two gates started in 1371. Seven towers still remain today. The Porta Romana on the southerns side of Buonconvento was destroyed in 1944 by the retreating Germans. The Porta Senese with its heavy wooden doors and iron fittings is still standing on the northern side of the historical center and is now perpetually open.

Mappa Porta Senese, Buonconvento, Crete Senesi | Ingrandire mappa

Trekking in The crete senesi This itinerary starts in Buonconvento, near the Ponte d'Arbia, and leads to San Quirico d'Orcia, in the heart of the Val d'Oria. Buonconvento - San-Quirico-d'Orcia \| Via Francigena \| 17 km Siena - Ponte d'Arbia - Buonconvento \| Via Francigena \| 26 km - 5 km


The inflow of the Sorra (left) into the Arbia (right) in Ponte d'Arbia, south of the bridge	Ponte d'Arbia	Panorama of Buonconvento, Province of Siena

Crete Senesi presso Asciano	Chiesa di Sant'Innocenzo a Piana (Pieve di Piana), a ovest di Buonconvento
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Crete senesi | Buonconvento, Porta Senese, a medieval gate

Trekking in The crete senesi