Poggibonsi

Poggibonsi is a commune in the Province of Siena in Tuscany, sitting 116 meters (380 feet) above sea level in the Elsa Valley. Its position along major routes connects Florence and Siena, making it a practical passage point for travelers moving through the region.

The settlement grew from a 10th-century outpost along the Via Francigena into Poggiobonizio. Under Frederick II, it received Imperial City status, gaining political weight in the region.

The Church of San Lorenzo holds medieval artworks and served as the meeting place in 1495 between Charles VIII of France and the preacher Girolamo Savonarola. The Palazzo Pretorio from the 13th century once functioned as a government seat and now displays paleontological findings from the surrounding territory.

Regular bus services connect the town to Florence and Siena, with the central station offering links to regional destinations across Tuscany. The central location makes day trips to surrounding hills and historic villages in the area easy to arrange.

The area preserves fossil traces from prehistoric times, displayed in the Palazzo Pretorio and offering a window into early earth history. Visitors often discover that the region was inhabited long before its medieval prominence.

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: December 13, 2025 19:31