Chiusi

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Comune di Chiusi
Coat of arms of Comune di Chiusi
Municipal coat of arms
Country Italy Italy
Region Toscana
Province Siena (SI)
Mayor Luca Ceccobao (since May 26, 2002)
Elevation 4 m
Area 398 km²
Population
 - Total 8,125
 - Density 139.9/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 43°01′N 11°57′E
Gentilic Chiusini
Dialing code 0578
Postal code 53043, 53044, 53040
Frazioni Chiusi Scalo, Montallese, Macciano, Querce al Pino
Patron Sta. Mustiola
 - Day June 17
Website: www.comune.chiusi.siena.it

Chiusi (Etruscan Clevsin) is a town and comune in Siena province, Tuscany.

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[edit] History

It was one of the more powerful among the Etruscan 12‑city confederation.

[edit] Main sights

The lowlands around Chiusi are a treasure trove of tombs for this civilization. The Etruscan Museum of Chiusi is one of the most important repositories of Etruscan remains in Italy.

Figure from the Etruscan Museum of Chiusi
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Figure from the Etruscan Museum of Chiusi


[edit] Transportation

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Tuscany · Communes of the province of Siena
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