Radicofani () is a '' comune'' in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located in the natural park of Val d'Orcia about southeast of Florence and about southeast of Siena. Radicofani borders the following municipalities: Abbadia San Salvatore,

Castiglione d'Orcia Castiglione d'Orcia is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Siena in the Italian region of Tuscany, located about southeast of Florence and about southeast of Siena, in the Val d'Orcia, not far from the Via Cassia. Castiglione d'Orci ...

, Pienza, San Casciano dei Bagni, Sarteano.

Main sights

The main landmark of Radicofani is its ''Rocca'' (Castle), of

Carolingian The Carolingian dynasty (; known variously as the Carlovingians, Carolingus, Carolings, Karolinger or Karlings) was a Frankish noble family named after Charlemagne, grandson of mayor Charles Martel and a descendant of the Arnulfing and Pippin ...

origin, documented since 978 as the Castle of

Ghino di Tacco Ghinotto di Tacco, called Ghino, was an outlaw and a popular hero in thirteenth century Italy. He was born in the latter half of the thirteenth century in La Fratta, which is now part of Sinalunga in the Province of Siena. Born the son of a Ghibe ...

. Occupying the highest point of a hill, at , it was restored after the conquest from the

Grand Duchy of Tuscany The Grand Duchy of Tuscany ( it, Granducato di Toscana; la, Magnus Ducatus Etruriae) was an Italian monarchy that existed, with interruptions, from 1569 to 1859, replacing the Republic of Florence. The grand duchy's capital was Florence. In th ...

(1560–67). It has two lines of walls: the external one has a pentagonal shape, while the inner one is triangular, with three ruined towers at each corner and a ''cassero'' ( donjon) which can be visited. Also notable is the Romanesque church of San Pietro, with a nave housing works by Andrea della Robbia, Benedetto Buglioni and Santi Buglioni. Also by della Robbia is the precious ''Madonna with Saints'' at the high altar of the church of ''Sant'Agata''.

Climate

Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is '' Cfa'' (Humid Subtropical Climate).Climate Summary for Radicofani
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References

External links

Official website
Cities and towns in Tuscany Castles in Italy Val d'Orcia {{Siena-geo-stub