Chiusi
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| Città di Chiusi | ||
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 Chiusi
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| Coordinates: 43°01′N 11°57′E / 43.017°N 11.950°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Tuscany | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Siena (SI) | |
| Frazioni | Chiusi Scalo, Macciano, Montallese, Querce al Pino | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Stefano Scaramelli | |
| Elevation | 398 m (1,306 ft) | |
| Population (31 March 2009) | ||
| • Total | 8,842 | |
| Demonym(s) | Chiusini | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 53043, 53044, 53040 | |
| Dialing code | 0578 | |
| Patron saint | St. Mustiola and St. Secondianus | |
| Saint day | 17 June | |
| Website | Official website | |
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Chiusi (Etruscan: Clevsin; Umbrian: Camars; Ancient Greek: Klysion, Κλύσιον; Latin: Clusium) is a town and comune in province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy.
Clusium (Clevsin in Etruscan) was one of the more powerful cities in the Etruscan League. Chiusi came under the influence of Rome in the 3rd century BC and was involved in the Social War.
In 540 AD it was occupied by the Ostrogoths and was later seat of a Lombard duchy. From the 11th century it was under the rule of the local bishop, and was later contended for by Orvieto and, from 1231, Siena, belonging to the latter until 1556, when it was annexed to the Grand duchy of Tuscany.
The lowlands around Chiusi house numerous trove of tombs for this civilization. The Etruscan Museum of Chiusi is one of the most important repositories of Etruscan remains in Italy.
Other sights include:
Chiusi is served by a gate on the A1 Highway. It is also served by a station on the railway connecting Rome to Florence (Chiusi-Chianciano Terme).
Coordinates: 43°01′N 11°57′E / 43.017°N 11.950°E
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