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Sasso D'Ombrone
Sasso d'Ombrone is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Cinigiano, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 300. Sasso d'Ombrone is about 33 km from Grosseto and 8 km from Cinigiano, and it is situated along the road which links Cinigiano to the ''Cipressino'' Provincial Road at Paganico, on a hill in the valley of Ombrone. History Formerly known as ''Sasso di Maremma'', the village was born in the 13th century as a castle of the Aldobrandeschi. It was then held by the Ardengheschi and conquered by the Republic of Siena in the 15th century. Emanuele Repetti, Sasso d'Ombrone», ''Dizionario Geografico Fisico Storico della Toscana'', 1833-1846. Main sights * Church of ''San Michele Arcangelo'' (13th century), main parish church of the village, it was re-built in the 16th century and then in the early 19th century.Bruno Santi, ''Guida storico-artistica alla Maremma. Itinerari culturali n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Province Of Grosseto
The province of Grosseto ( it, links=no, provincia di Grosseto) is a province in the Tuscany region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Grosseto. As of 2013 the province had a total population of 225,098 people. Geography The Province of Grosseto completely occupies the southern end of Tuscany, and with a territorial area of , it is the most extensive in the region and one of the least dense in population in Italy. The province is bordered to the northwest by the Province of Livorno, to the north by the Province of Pisa, to the northeast by the Province of Siena, and to the southeast by the Province of Viterbo in Lazio. To the south is the Tyrrhenian Sea, which includes the southern islands of the Tuscan archipelago, including Isola del Giglio and the smaller Giannutri islands and Formiche di Grosseto and Formica di Burano. The Arcipelago Toscano National Park spans both the provinces of Grosseto and Livorno, and includes the seven main islands of the Tuscan Archipelago: Elba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aldobrandeschi
The Aldobrandeschi were an Italian noble family from southern Tuscany. Overview Of probable Lombard origin, they appear in history as counts in the 9th century. The first known count was Hildebrand II (857). Their possession extended to what is now southern Tuscany and northern Lazio regions of Italy. In 1274, their lands were divided between the County of Santa Fiora and the County of Sovana, which thenceforth were ruled by different branches of the family. After the extinction of the Aldobrandeschi of Sovana, the county was assigned to the Orsini. The Aldobrandeschi heiress of Santa Fiora married into the Sforza family. The most famous members were: Guglielmo Aldobrandeschi, who lived in the 13th century and is cited by Dante Alighieri as the ''Gran Tosco'' ("Grand Tuscan"); Guglielmo's son is also cited in Canto XI of the ''Purgatorio'' in the ''Divine Comedy'' as an example of a sinner of pride; and Margherita, the last of the Aldobrandeschi of Sovana, who married Guy de M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poggi Del Sasso
Poggi del Sasso is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Cinigiano, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 88. Geography Poggi del Sasso is about 37 km from Grosseto and 10 km from Cinigiano, and it is situated along the provincial road which links Sasso d'Ombrone to the castle of Montecucco and the hamlet of Piantaverna. The village lies in the valley of Ombrone. The territory of Poggi del Sasso is known for the production of the wine Montecucco. Main sights Churches * ''Santa Margherita'' (20th century), main parish church of the village, it was designed by engineer Ernesto Ganelli in 1958 and consecrated in 1970. It contains several Renaissance paintings formerly preserved in the church of Vicarello. * Monastery of Siloe (2001-2011), a contemporary architecture designed by Edoardo Milesi, it includes a convent, a church and a chapel. Castles * Castle of Colle Massari (11th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monticello Amiata
Monticello Amiata is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Cinigiano, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 425. Geography Monticello Amiata is about 50 km from Grosseto and 9 km from Cinigiano, and it is situated along the Provincial Road which links Cinigiano to Arcidosso. History Originally known as ''Montepinzutolo'', it was mentioned for the first time in an act by Conrad II in 1027. The village became a ''comune'' in 1261, but it lost its autonomy in 1783, when it became a ''frazione'' of Cinigiano. Main sights * ''San Michele Arcangelo'' (13th century), main parish church of the village, it was entirely re-built in the 13th century after the fire which destroyed ''Montepinzutolo'' in 1240. It contains some paintings of Bartolomeo Neroni and Rutilio Manetti.Bruno Santi, ''Guida storico-artistica alla Maremma. Itinerari culturali nella provincia di Grosseto'', Siena, Nuova I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castiglioncello Bandini
Castiglioncello Bandini is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Cinigiano, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 93. Castiglioncello Bandini is about 50 km from Grosseto and 8 km from Cinigiano, and it is situated along the Provincial Road which links Monticello Amiata to Vallerona. History Ruled by the Aldobrandeschi family in the Early Middle Ages, the castle of Castiglioncello was then held by the Piccolomini-Bandini. Emanuele Repetti, Castiglioncello Bandini», ''Dizionario Geografico Fisico Storico della Toscana'', 1833-1846. Main sights * ''San Nicola'' (16th century), main parish church of the village, it was entirely re-built in the 16th century in place of an early church dating back to the Middle Ages. * ''Chiesa del Madonnino'' (17th century), little church located near the castle, it was built in a Baroque style. * ''Castiglion del Torto'', old castle built by Aldobran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borgo Santa Rita
Borgo Santa Rita is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Cinigiano, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 34. Borgo Santa Rita is about 33 km from Grosseto and 10 km from Cinigiano. It is situated along the provincial road which links the Grosseto-Siena highway to the Mount Amiata. History The whole territory was property of the counts of Poggio alle Mura (Montalcino) during the Middle Ages, but the modern village is born as a result of the Maremman ''Riforma agraria'' (land reform) in the early 1960s. Main sights * ''Santa Petronilla'' (20th century), main parish church of the village, it was built in 1964 and designed by architect Carlo Boccianti.Marco Del Francia, Giovanni Tombari, Barbara Catalani, ''Itinerari di architettura contemporanea. Grosseto e Provincia'', Pisa, ETS, 2011, p. 61. * Chapel of ''Santa Petronilla'', early church dating back to the Middle Ages, it's now i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emanuele Repetti
Emanuele Repetti (1776-1852) was an Italian historian and naturalist who wrote extensively on the history of Tuscany. He was born in Carrara.Italian Institute of Archaeology, University of Siena http://www.archeogr.unisi.it/repetti/paginerep/biorep.html Works He contributed to the ''Antologia of Vieusseux'' and the ''Atti'' of the Accademia dei Georgofili, of which he was secretary. From 1833 to 1846, he published the ''Dizionario geografico, fisico e storico della Toscana'', which offers an account of the natural and civic history of municipalities in Tuscany. His work was primarily cultural, historical, linguistic and archaeological in nature. References Further reading * 1833-1845 (6 volumes) Repetti Repettii Emanuele Repetti Emanuele Repetti (1776-1852) was an Italian historian and naturalist who wrote extensively on the history of Tuscany. He was born in Carrara.Italian Institute of Archaeology, University of Siena http://www.archeogr.unisi.it/repetti/paginerep/bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republic Of Siena
The Republic of Siena ( it, Repubblica di Siena, la, Respublica Senensis) was a historic state consisting of the city of Siena and its surrounding territory in Tuscany, central Italy. It existed for over 400 years, from 1125 to 1555. During its existence, it gradually expanded throughout southern Tuscany becoming one of the major economic powers of the Middle Ages, and one of the most important commercial, financial and artistic centers in Europe. From 1287 to 1355, during the rule of the Noveschi, the Republic experienced a period of great political and economic splendor: new buildings were commissioned, including that of the Cathedral of Siena, the Palazzo Pubblico, and a substantial part of the city walls completed. This government is in fact defined by historians as the "good governance". A combination of economic decline, sparked by the Black Death, and political instability led to its absorption by the rival Republic of Florence during the Italian War of 1551–1559. Despi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ombrone
The Ombrone (Latin: ''Umbro'') is a long river in Tuscany, central Italy. The Ombrone's source is at San Gusmè, near Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the south-eastern side of the Monti del Chianti. After a twisting route, it receives the waters of the tributaries Arbia, Merse and Orcia before reaching the plain near Istia d'Ombrone. It subsequently passes near the city of Grosseto, before flowing into the Tyrrhenian Sea. See also *Ombrone (département) Ombrone was a department of the First French Empire in modern-day Italy. It was named after the river Ombrone. It was formed in 1808, when the Kingdom of Etruria (formerly the Grand Duchy of Tuscany) was annexed directly to France. Its capital w .... References External linksOmbrone river: Finding the source by turismo.intoscana.it. Rivers of the Province of Grosseto Rivers of the Province of Siena Drainage basins of the Tyrrhenian Sea Rivers of Italy {{Italy-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinigiano
Cinigiano is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Grosseto in the Italian region Tuscany, located about south of Florence and about northeast of Grosseto. Cinigiano borders the following municipalities: Arcidosso, Campagnatico, Castel del Piano, Civitella Paganico, Montalcino. Government ''Frazioni'' The municipality is formed by the municipal seat of Cinigiano and the villages (''frazioni A ''frazione'' (plural: ) is a type of subdivision of a ''comune'' (municipality) in Italy, often a small village or hamlet outside the main town. Most ''frazioni'' were created during the Fascist era (1922–1943) as a way to consolidate territ ...'') of Borgo Santa Rita, Castiglioncello Bandini, Monticello Amiata, Poggi del Sasso, Porrona and Sasso d'Ombrone. List of mayors References External links Official website {{Grosseto-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paganico
Paganico is a village in the province of Grosseto, in southern Tuscany, central Italy. It is a ''frazione'' of the ''comune'' of Civitella Paganico. It lies in the valley of the Ombrone river, at 66 meters above the sea level. In 2011 it had a population of 961 inhabitants. History The town is of medieval origins, as it was founded in the 13th century by the Republic of Siena in a strategical location overlooking the valley towards the Sienese core lands. Main sights Sights include the Church of St Michael Archangel, built in the 13th-14th centuries. It houses a series of 14th-century frescoes (1368), attributed to the Sienese painter Biagio di Goro Ghezzi and his workshop and depicting the ''Stories of St. Michael'', a 15th-century crucifix, and other Renaissance paintings. The town has also a line of medieval walls with several towers and gates. See also * Casale di Pari * Civitella Marittima * Dogana, Civitella Paganico * Monte Antico * Pari, Civitella Paganico Pari is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
