Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Colle di Val d'Elsa, Italy

Legend

Churches & Art
Nature
Water & Wind
Historical
Heritage & Space
Tourism
Paid Tours & Activities

Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.2 km
Ascend 86 m
Descend 37 m

Experience Colle di Val d'Elsa in Italy in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Colle di Val d'Elsa

Sight 1: Casa-Torre di Arnolfo di Cambio

Show sight on map
Casa-Torre di Arnolfo di Cambio

Arnolfo's tower-house is one of the few towers in Colle di Val d'Elsa that still remain of the many that embellished the city.

Wikipedia: Casa-torre di Arnolfo di Cambio (IT)

66 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Chiesa di Santa Maria in Canonica

Show sight on map

The church of Santa Maria in Canonica is a Catholic place of worship located in the historic center of Colle di Val d'Elsa, in the province of Siena, within the archdiocese of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino.

Wikipedia: Chiesa di Santa Maria in Canonica (IT)

790 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 3: Chiesa di San Pietro

Show sight on map

73 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Museo Civico e Diocesano d'Arte Sacra

Show sight on map

The Civic and Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art was located in the Palazzo del Comune, or dei Priori di Colle di Val d'Elsa, dating back to the thirteenth - fourteenth centuries, but a few years ago it was moved to the premises of the Conservatory of San Pietro in Via Gracco del Secco.

Wikipedia: Museo civico e d'arte sacra di Colle di Val d'Elsa (IT)

48 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Porta Nova

Show sight on map
Porta Nova Vignaccia76 / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Porta Nova, or Porta Salis or Solis or, again, Volterrana, is one of the gates that allowed access to the medieval village of Colle di Val d'Elsa.

Wikipedia: Porta Nova (Colle di Val d'Elsa) (IT)

1267 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 6: Chiesa Parrocchiale Santa Maria delle Grazie

Show sight on map
Chiesa Parrocchiale Santa Maria delle Grazie

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces is a Catholic place of worship located along the Via Volterrana in the hamlet of Le Grazie, in the municipality of Colle di Val d'Elsa, in the province of Siena, within the territory of the archdiocese of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino.

Wikipedia: Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie (Colle di Val d'Elsa) (IT)

Share

Spread the word! Share this page with your friends and family.

Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.

GPX-Download For navigation apps and GPS devices you can download the tour as a GPX file.