Poggibonsi, Administrative commune in Tuscany, Italy.
The town stands at 116 meters above sea level in the Elsa Valley, connecting the cities of Florence and Siena through major transportation routes.
The settlement evolved from a 10th-century outpost along Via Francigena into Poggiobonizio, which received Imperial City status under Frederick II's rule.
The Church of San Lorenzo contains medieval artworks and witnessed the 1495 meeting between Charles VIII of France and Girolamo Savonarola.
Regular bus services link Poggibonsi to Florence and Siena, with the central station providing connections to regional destinations throughout Tuscany.
The Palazzo Pretorio, a former government building from the 13th century, now houses a collection of paleontological findings from the region.
Location: Province of Siena
Capital city: Poggibonsi
Elevation above the sea: 116 m
Shares border with: Colle di Val d'Elsa, Monteriggioni, Barberino Tavarnelle, Castellina in Chianti, San Gimignano
Website: https://comune.poggibonsi.si.it
GPS coordinates: 43.46667,11.15000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:38
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