Sinalunga
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| Comune di Sinalunga | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Siena (SI) |
| Mayor | Maurizio Botarelli (since June 2004) |
| Elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Area | 78 km² (30 sq mi) |
| Population (as of December 31, 2004) | |
| - Total | 11,782 |
| - Density | 151/km² (391/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Sinalunghesi |
| Dialing code | 0577 |
| Postal code | 53048 |
| Frazioni | Bettolle, Farnetella, Guazzino, La Fratta, L'Amorosa, Rigaiolo, Rigomagno, Scrofiano |
| Patron | St. Martin |
| - Day | November 11 |
| Website: www.comune.sinalunga.si.it | |
Sinalunga is a town and commune in the province of Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy.
[edit] Attractions
- Collegiata di San Martino (16th century), built from 1568 over the ancient castle. The interior, on the Latin cross, has works by Benvenuto di Giovanni, Il Sodoma and Rutilio Manetti.
- Palazzo Pretorio, built between 1337-1346. It was the centre of the civil power in the town, as attested by the podestà and Medici crests on its facade.
- Church of Santa Lucia (erected in 1278), now used as auditorium.
- Church of Santa Croce (15th century). It houses the Wedding of the Virgin by Luca Signorelli.
- Church of San Pietro ad Mensulas, built in the 4th century on a pre-existing Roman edifice, probably the main station on the Via Cassia.
[edit] Twin cities
[edit] Gallery
 Collegiata church |
 Collegiata di San Martino church |
 Centre of Sinalunga |
 Convento di San Bernardino friary |
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