Province of Siena

The province of Siena is a province in Tuscany, Italy. Its capital is the city of Siena. Geography The province is divided into seven historical areas: Alta Val d'Elsa Chianti senese The urban area of (Monteriggioni and Siena) Val di Merse Crete senesi Val d'Arbia Val di Chiana senese Val d'Orcia and Amiata The area is a hilly one: in the north is Colline del Chianti; Monte Amiata is the highest point at ; and in the south is Monte Cetona. To the west are the Colline Metallifere (“Metalliferous Hills”), whilst the Val di Chiana lies to east. Historically, the province corresponds to the northeastern portion of the former Republic of Siena.