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Things to see in Colle di Val d'Elsa (Italy): 47 places and when to go

Colle di Val d'Elsa is a town in Italy, and this site lists 47 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (16), History (13), Nature (7). The best known are Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, San Gimignano, Museo Etrusco Guarnacci and Torre Grossa. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Italy · 43.4088, 11.0961
Places
47 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Food and drink (16) · History (13) · Nature (7) · Temples (5) · Architecture (5) · Mountains (4)
Best time
March to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to February and July to August.
Nearest airport
BLQ Bologna, 126 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Montemaggio, at 672 m.

What to see in Colle di Val d'Elsa

The places in and around Colle di Val d'Elsa, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 23, by what you come to do:

When to go to Colle di Val d'Elsa

The best time to visit Colle di Val d'Elsa is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:07
  2. FebPossible10:17
  3. MarBest time11:39
  4. AprBest time13:12
  5. MayBest time14:30
  6. JunBest time15:12
  7. JulPossible14:55
  8. AugPossible13:47
  9. SepBest time12:17
  10. OctBest time10:46
  11. NovPossible9:27
  12. DecPossible8:47

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. In April, 47 of the 47 places are at their best.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Colle di Val d'Elsa

The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 126 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Italy, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Colle di Val d'Elsa?

The best known: Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, San Gimignano, Museo Etrusco Guarnacci, Torre Grossa, Colle di Val d'Elsa Cathedral, Sant'Agostino, San Gimignano. In all, 47 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Colle di Val d'Elsa?

March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.

How do you get to Colle di Val d'Elsa?

The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 126 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Colle di Val d'Elsa as the destination and these 47 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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