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  • Entering Montefollonico thru the main gate, the "Porta del Pianello", a wonderful example of 14th century fortified stone walls.

    Entering Montefollonico thru the main gate, the "Porta del Pianello", a wonderful example of 14th century fortified stone walls.

  • Looking back at the main gate from inside the walls.

    Looking back at the main gate from inside the walls.

  • A wonderful restaurant just inside the main gate.

    A wonderful restaurant just inside the main gate.

  • Once you've driven through the main gate you must negotiate some very tight spaces.

    Once you've driven through the main gate you must negotiate some very tight spaces.

  • The Porta del Triano gate. Originally there were three gates to the town. Only two remain. This is at the end of Via Coppoli.

    The Porta del Triano gate. Originally there were three gates to the town. Only two remain. This is at the end of Via Coppoli.

  • From inside the walls looking out the Porta del Triano gate with Montepulciano in the distance.

    From inside the walls looking out the Porta del Triano gate with Montepulciano in the distance.

  • The Porta del Triano.

    The Porta del Triano.

  • Chiesa del Triano just beyond the gate. Dates from 1609.

    Chiesa del Triano just beyond the gate. Dates from 1609.

  • One of several friendly kitty's that seemed to own the town.

    One of several friendly kitty's that seemed to own the town.

  • The "La Costa" Hotel in Montefollonico

    The "La Costa" Hotel in Montefollonico

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  • Our arrival at the La Costa, May 16th 2006 around 7:30 PM

    Our arrival at the La Costa, May 16th 2006 around 7:30 PM

  • Panoramic views from our balcony.

    Panoramic views from our balcony.

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  • Pretty flowers on the Hotel La Costa's terrace

    Pretty flowers on the Hotel La Costa's terrace

  • View from the La Costa

    View from the La Costa

  • Looking southeast from our balcony.

    Looking southeast from our balcony.

  • Breakfast on the hotel terrace.

    Breakfast on the hotel terrace.

  • Flowers on the terrace of the La Costa Hotel.

    Flowers on the terrace of the La Costa Hotel.

  • View from the terrace of the La Costa Hotel.

    View from the terrace of the La Costa Hotel.

  • Another of the town kitty's enjoying the garden at the La Costa.

    Another of the town kitty's enjoying the garden at the La Costa.

  • Looking south from the La Costa Hotel.  Via Coppoli, the Triano gate and Montepulcialo in the distance.

    Looking south from the La Costa Hotel. Via Coppoli, the Triano gate and Montepulcialo in the distance.

  • Looking north on Via Landucci in Montefollonico.

    Looking north on Via Landucci in Montefollonico.

  • A pretty doorway in Montefollonico.

    A pretty doorway in Montefollonico.

  • A flower filled courtyard in Montefollonico.

    A flower filled courtyard in Montefollonico.

  • Roses climb the balcony.

    Roses climb the balcony.

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  • Doors at the La Costa.

    Doors at the La Costa.

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  • Via Landucci, Montefollonico.

    Via Landucci, Montefollonico.

  • Ancient well near the Church of San Leonardo

    Ancient well near the Church of San Leonardo

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  • Earliest records of the Church of San Leonardo date to 1216.

    Earliest records of the Church of San Leonardo date to 1216.

  • The church is one of the most important examples of Romanesque architecture in the Siena region.

    The church is one of the most important examples of Romanesque architecture in the Siena region.

  • The monks who founded the church were wool workers.  Monte a Follonica means "place where wool is worked."

    The monks who founded the church were wool workers. Monte a Follonica means "place where wool is worked."

  • View from the steps of the Church.

    View from the steps of the Church.

  • Just a little church that's been around for almost 800 years.....

    Just a little church that's been around for almost 800 years.....

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  • 6:30 PM and these ladies have just left evening mass.

    6:30 PM and these ladies have just left evening mass.

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