As with circling round
Of turrets, Monteriggioni crowns his walls;
E’en thus the shore, encompassing the abyss,
Was turreted with giants, half their length
Uprearing, horrible, whom Jove from heaven
Yet threatens, when his muttering thunder rolls.
Of turrets, Monteriggioni crowns his walls;
E’en thus the shore, encompassing the abyss,
Was turreted with giants, half their length
Uprearing, horrible, whom Jove from heaven
Yet threatens, when his muttering thunder rolls.
Dante Alighieri - Inferno, Canto XXXI
Monteriggioni, a small medieval comune nestled in the heart of Tuscany, carries a connection to one of Italy's greatest literary figures—Dante Alighieri. Known for his masterpiece, "The Divine Comedy," Dante was exiled from his beloved city of Florence in the early 14th century and found solace and inspiration in the surrounding countryside, including the charming town of Monteriggioni. For Dante, Monteriggioni represented a symbol of strength and fortitude. The town's imposing fortress walls, which still stand proudly today, mirrored the resilience he sought during his exile. Monteriggioni's fortified presence became an integral part of his literary journey, inspiring him to create vivid imagery within the intricate layers of his renowned work.
