Sinalunga

Sinalunga is a commune in the Province of Siena located across rolling Tuscan terrain with farmland and vineyards. The settlement sits on elevated ground and is characterized by Renaissance buildings and older stone structures.

The settlement originated in the 8th century BC as an Etruscan outpost, with early settlement traces on the hilltop. Later, the Via Cassia marked the importance of the place as a key passage point in Roman trade networks.

The town centers on the Collegiata di San Martino, whose interior displays works by Renaissance artists. The square in front serves as a social gathering spot where daily community life unfolds.

The village sits conveniently on the Tuscan road route and is easily reached by visitors from larger towns like Siena. The best time to explore is in the morning or early afternoon, when the place is less crowded.

The Church of San Pietro ad Mensulas sits on fourth-century foundations that overlay an even older Roman structure beneath. This layering shows how different civilizations repeatedly used the same strategic location across time.

Location: Province of Siena

Capital city: Sinalunga

Elevation above the sea: 364 m

Shares border with: Asciano, Foiano della Chiana, Lucignano, Rapolano Terme, Torrita di Siena, Trequanda, Cortona

Website: https://comune.sinalunga.si.it

GPS coordinates: 43.21667,11.73333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:12