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Chiusi

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Comune di Chiusi
Image:Chiusi (SI)-Stemma.png
Municipal coat of arms
Country Image:Flag of Italy.svg 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.


[edit] Transportation

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