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  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Chiusi-Pienza
Chiusi is an important town in the province of that name in Tuscany.
Chiusi formerly boasted of a famous relic, the betrothal ring of the Blessed Virgin, which was taken to Perugia about 1449 by an Augustinian friar; in consequence of this a war broke out between them, in which Perugia was victorious and remained in possession of the ring.
Chiusi was at first immediately subject to the Holy See, but was made a suffragan of Siena by Pius II.
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 Hotel Chiusi, Hotels Chiusi, Welcome, Chiusi, Hospitality Chiusi, Lodge Chiusi, Lodges Chiusi, Lodging Chiusi, Lodgings ...
By train (station at Chiusi) it takes 1 hour 15 minutes to the center of Rome and 1 and half to the center of Florence (there is, therefore, a time and cost saving factor that is very important, plus the elimination of driving and parking problems within the cities).
Chiusi itself is extremely interesting to visit (Etruscan Museum, 6th century Chatedral, Chatedral Museum, Etruscan necropolis, Catacombs) and special events are organized (wine festival at the end of September and patronal feast in mid August).
Chiusi was at the height of its importance during the lucumon reign of the famous King Porsenna (6th Century B.C.) and today it still preserves its Etruscan and Roman origins, which make it an important and extremely famous archeological centre.
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 holiday chiusi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Chiusi is a town full of history and culture.
The town of Chiusi is situated in the hilly area in the south of the Val di Chiana and has the oldest origins of all the settlements in the valley.
Chiusi, was one of the most powerful cities in the Etruscan league, reaching the 7th and 6th centuries BC.
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 Cattani Castle - Chiusi della Verna
The first notices goes back to the year 967 when Chiusi, situated at the center of the fief constituted from its territory, was confirmed under the dominion of Goffredo by the emperor Ottone.
In the 1324 the castle was subtracted to the Cattani by the bishop of Arezzo Guido Tarlati.
In the 1384 the Florentine Republic resumed all the castles of the peasantry of Arezzo and Chiusi was granted in fief to the counts Guidi di Bagno.
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 Podere "La Fornace"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Chiusi rise in the province of Siena, in the heart of the ancient Tuscany, near the border between Tuscany and Umbria; the history of this little city is very rich, thanks to the fact that Chiusi was an important and powerful Etruscan city.
Today Chiusi is a blooming village, very well served from the railway and road networks, which allow to reach in one hour important cities like Rome, Florence, Siena, Assisi, Perugia, Arezzo; moreover, it is located near important touristics centers like Pienza, Chianciano, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Orvieto, Cortona, Cetona, Città della Pieve, Sarteano.
The nearness of Chiusi to the lakes of Chiusi, of Montepulciano and Trasimeno,to the swimming pools of Sarteano, S. Casciano dei Bagni, Chianciano, Bagni Vignoni, San Filippo, and to the Amiata and Cetona mountains, enables the tourist to spend a naturalistic and paceful holiday with all touristic amenities.
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 tuscany chiusi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Chiusi (Charmars "surrounded by bogs" and then Clusium) is likely to have been one of the most important urban centres of Etruria with its baffling and silent gods.
chiusi - Chiusi is a town full of history and culture.
The town of Chiusi is situated in the hilly area in the south of the Val di Chiana and has the oldest...
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 Chiusi in the past   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It is doubtful that near Chiusi Silla and Papiro Carbone fought, as mentions an inscription kept in the town.
In the Christian age, there were two catacombs: in the III century Chiusi was converted to the Christian religion and Vergine Mustiola of Chiusi was martyrized in the times of Aurelius.
Afterwards, Chiusi was given again to Siena which engraved its coat of arms in the tower of the XII-century stronghold.
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 Chiusi - Siena - Tuscany Italy
In the 6th century B.C. Clevsin or Chamars (Chiusi's Etruscan names) was one of the 12 most im­portant cities in the Etruscan federation, and under King Porsenna Chiusi reached its peak when the Etruscans fought and defeated the Romans.
In the 6th century A.D. Chiusi was occupied by the Lombards and became a dukedom.
Chiusi became a battlefield between Florence and Siena, being a faithful ally of the latter, the city declined and only in the l9th century with the complete reclamation of the valley below did it start reliving.
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 Chiusi, etruscan itinerary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Chiusi (about 9000 inhabitants) is situated in the inferior part of Valdichianna and with Volterra it could be considered one of the most important city when it comes to remains of the Etruscan period.
It was favored by its commercial importance: in fact it was the convergent centre of important Italian roads but also it was directly connected to Rome through a fluvial net.
Nowadays Chiusi is a delicious small-town inserted in a wonderful countryside typical of Tuscan hills.
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 Chiusi Siena Toscana Italia Tombe Etrusche Etruschi Porsenna
Chiusi Siena Toscana Italia Tombe Etrusche Etruschi Porsenna
After the aggression of Goti of Totila, in 543 A.D., Chiusi was occupied by Lombards near the end of sixth century A.D., that elected it to boundary Duchy with neighbouring territories of Byzantine Perugia.
In the late eleventh century and in the early fourteenth century the town suffered a progressive decline, due to the increasing swamping of Valdichiana.
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 Chiusi Italy Villas For Rent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It is a two storey villa; in the groundfloor there is a large dining and sitting room with fireplace and window-door on the garden.
Chiusi is part of Tuscany ("Toscana") and is placed halfway between Rome and Florence, both of which can easily be reached by car (through the Chiusi-Chianciano Junction on the A1 Rome-Florence highway 5 km from the house) and train (Chiusi Scalo station 2 km from the house, on the Rome-Florence line) in about one hour.
Chiusi is in a very convenient part of South Tuscany, from where you can easily reach many small towns in Tuscany, Lazio and Umbria (the border between Tuscany and Umbria is just 4 Km.
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 Hotel Listings & Destination Guide for Europe & ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
CHIUSI, 14km east of Montepulciano, is a useful transport hub, but this sleepy place is worth more than an hour or two's stopover - its quietly extraordinary cathedral, Christian catacombs and an Etruscan labyrinth could well entice you into delaying an onward journey.
Chiusi Scalo, an unattractive suburb, is the default stop for all intercity buses, and is where the train station is located.
The town centre, Chiusi Città, is 2km west; it's a short walk from the bus stop up Via Marconi to the main street, Via Porsenna, named after a semi-mythical Etruscan king of the sixth century BC.
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 Villa Santo Stefano - villa, Chiusi
LOCATION: Villa Santa Stefano is near to Chiusi as well as with in easy reach of most important Tuscan places of interest.
From Chiusi Scalo station it is also possible to reach Siena, Perugia and Arezzo with comfortable cross-country trains (30 minutes) or by car.
Chiusi is in a very convenient part of Southern Tuscany, from where you can easily reach many small towns, Lazio and Umbria (the border between Tuscany and Umbria is just 4 Km.).
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 hotel in chiusi - siena   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It is situated on a hill surrounded by cypresses and pine trees and overlooking the enchanting countryside.
For the lovers of the tracking or the bicycle, there are beautiful tracing runs with several degrees of difficulty that conduct to the Lake of Chiusi and to the most important Archaeological Sites of the town.
The hotel is located in strategical point, a few minutes from Chiusi's station and A1 highway Chiusi Chianciano 50 minutes from Siena, Firenze e Perugia.
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 Chiusi and King Porsenna
The territory of Chiusi it's historically inhabited from the XI a.C..
For the visit to the Museum of the Cathedral of Chiusi and/or to Labyrinth of Porsenna (with visit to the Bell Tower) you need to arrive the Portico of the Palace Episcopalian where they are situated the respective entries.
To remember the medioeval struggles between Chiusi (Siena) and the neighbors Orvieto and Perugia today there are these two small towers situated along a channel tributary of the near lake of Chiusi (html file).
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 Fodor's Travel Guides | Forums Messages
While we were standing at the Chiusi train station for several hours in June during a "one day" unannounced train strike, waiting for train service to start so we could get to Milan and then Nice, we became VERY familiar with the area.
Chiusi Scalo is the "suburb" of "downtown" Chiusi.
The train station is located in Chiusi Scalo, which is about half a mile, maybe a mile, outside Old Town Chiusi.
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 Chiusi : Introduction | Frommers.com
One of southern Tuscany's smaller hilltop cities, Chiusi doesn't transport you to the Middle Ages or wow you with the Renaissance.
And the less famous ones are open to anyone armed with a good map, a few oranges in their pocket, and half a day to explore the valley on their own.
Chiusi's excellent restaurants await you after a hard day's tomb hunting.
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 Vacation Rental in Chiusi , Italy
Chiusi (altitude: about 400 mt.) is a small town but has an almost unique historical and architectural heritage.
Before the Roman conquest, Chiusi was the capital and main centre of the Etruscan State.
From Chiusi Scalo station it is also possible to reach Siena, Perugia e Arezzo with comfortable cross-country trains.
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 Chiusi Accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Chiusi is in a very convenient part of South Tuscany, where you can easily reach many small towns in Tuscany, Lazio and Umbria -the border between Tuscany and Umbria is 4 Km.
Chuisi is halfway between Rome and Florence, both of which can be reached by car and train in about one hour.
Other locations near Chiusi include : Chianciano Terme, famous for its baths, the Etruscan Museum and a programme of Summer shows, events and plays; Montepulciano, Medieval and Renaissance village where the renowned wine "Nobile di Montepulciano" is produced: visit many open wine caves offering free tastes of wine.
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 Fodor's Travel Guides | Forums Messages
We are planning to take an early train from Florence to Chiusi.
We then will taxi or bus back to Chiusi and want to spend the night there and then take the train the next morning to Rome.
Also, the train station in Chiusi is not in town - it's a few Ks south.
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 In Italy Online - Casa Toscana B&B's Guestbook
There was a parade through the streets with drummers, flag throwers, and costumes, all to honor the patron saint of Chiusi.
Chiusi was our special litte town in the hillside and we loved it.
Again your description of the B&B and Chiusi were accurate, but you might want to emphasize that the old town is quite a distance from Chiusi Scalo where the train station and most of the shops are.
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 Car hire Chiusi Siena - low cost budget Hire a Car in Chiusi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
We search a range of Chiusi car hire and car rental providers to find you the best priced deals on vehicle hire and rentals in 1000's of locations across Europe and other countries worldwide.
Easy to use, simply select the town or pick up points in Chiusi, choose your prefered drop off points for your car and you will be returned with a list of hire availability and cost.
Distance from Chiusi to Castellina in Chianti, Italy is about 44 miles.
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 The lakes of Chiusi and Montepulciano
For us with the Chiaro term is understood two small lakes, situated to the boundary between the province of Siena and the province of Perugia.
The Chiaro of Chiusi is far around 5 km from Chiusi city.
Smaller then the Chiaro of Chiusi, the Chiaro of Montepulciano is however beutiful for the naturalistic and fauna.
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 Villa I Poggi - villa, Chiusi Lago Trasimeno Tuscany
The views are simply stunning and take in both Lago di Chiusi and Lago Trasimeno.
Chiusi is a very strategic point: one hour from Rome and Florence (by train, Chiusi station has free, safe street parking), with in easy reach of Siena, Arezzo, Perugia, Assisi and many typical small hill towns such as Pienza, Montepulciano, Cetona, Cortona, Trasimeno Lake and Montalcino.
With in a week you will never be able to see and do every thing and will be making a list for your next trip.
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 Chiusi : Planning a Trip | Frommers.com
By Bus -- Because Chiusi has one of the main train stations in the region, most towns run several LFI buses here daily.
There are 16 daily from Montepulciano (45 min.) that stop in Chianciano Terme (25 min.) along the way.
Special Events -- Chiusi has no festivals of particular note, although locals do drive their Fiats to the lake on July 2 to have the cars blessed in the name of the city's St. Mustiola and to watch fireworks.
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 Hotels Chiusi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Chiusi hotels and Chiusi bed and breakfast accommodation in Italy.
Booking a hotel in Chiusi couldn't be easier.
Borgo Dolciano is one of the most recent complexes of vacation homes central in Italy, one of the most desired zones by whom is looking to spend moments of true relaxation among nature and testimony of the past.
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 Chiusi Hotels, Italy, Hotel Chiusi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The hotel is perfect starting point to explore Chiusi and all its little secrets.
By pressing the "More Info" button next to each hotel from the list for Chiusi, you will get detailed information about the selected hotel.
To check room availability and reserve a hotel in Chiusi use the "Check Availability" button on the hotel's page.
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 Chiusi - Deals and Reviews - Tuscan Calm with a Roman Flair - TripAdvisor
Chiusi: Fonteverde Terme and Hotel: "Tuscan Calm with a Roman Flair"
Chiusi: Hotel Villa Il Patriarca: "A Treasure in southern Tuscany"
Located in Chiusi right off the A1 Autostrada (you can't see it or hear it).It is newly renovated and has very good A/C. The rooms are modern and large.
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 Chiusi on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Chiusi was one of the 12 sovereign towns of ancient Etruria; its semilegendary king Lars Porsena is said to have marched from there against Rome (c.500 BC).
The town was taken by Rome (c.225 BC).
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 VILLA IL PATRIARCA - CHIUSI hotels at LateRooms.com - Hotels in CHIUSI cheap hotels near CHIUSI Italy
If the reservation is not cancelled outside of the 2 day cancellation notice period, your credit card will be charged with the full amount of the first night's stay.
Villa il Patriarca è una villa patrizia del XIX sec, situata a Chiusi, cittadina etrusca.
Villa il Patriarca a 19th century Patrician villa, is found in Chiusi, antique Etruscan city.
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