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Semproniano
Just
8 Km. Far from Saturnia’s
thermal baths
Semproniano
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History of Semproniano |
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Semproniano stands
on top of the hillocks which separate the valleys of the Albegna and
Fiora rivers. During the Middle Ages it belonged to the Aldobrandeschi:
in 1331 it was besieged by Sienese troops commanded by Guido Hiccio da
Fogliano, but Siena only hecame sole owner in 1424. The center still
maintains its medieval flavor, with narrow alleys and stone homes which
wind up towards the ruins of the Aldobrandeschi fortress where only the
foundations of a powerful tower still remain. The church of Santa Croce
(XII century) rises next to the fortress and still holds a wooden
crucifix of the XII century. Lower down, there is the pieve with bell
tower with two sets of windows with one opening, dedicated to saints
Vincent and Anastasio; built by the Aldobrandeschi (XIII century) it has
Roman-Gothic windows, travertine ashlars and walls built in rows. On the
lunetta of the travertine facade, between the patron saints, there is an
Aldobrandeschi lion. Inside, a painting of the Rosario attributed to
Francesco Vanni. In the new part of town, outside the ancient walls, one
encounters the oratory of San Rocco, characterized by a renaissance arch:
it was built around 1476 as au offering against the plague epidemic. At
the entrance of the road leading to Fibbianello there is the church of
the Madonna delle Grazie founded during the sixteenth century: inside, a
fresco representing Sant'Antonio da Padova by Francesco Nasini. |
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A visit to.... Rocchette di Fazio |
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In
a short time , a tortuous road offering an excellent view of the town
brings us to |
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