Stribugliano

Summary

Stribugliano is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Arcidosso, province of Grosseto, in the area of Mount Amiata. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 253.[1]

Stribugliano
View of Stribugliano
View of Stribugliano
Stribugliano is located in Italy
Stribugliano
Stribugliano
Location of Stribugliano in Italy
Coordinates: 42°51′01″N 11°27′38″E / 42.85028°N 11.46056°E / 42.85028; 11.46056
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
ProvinceGrosseto (GR)
ComuneArcidosso
Elevation
775 m (2,543 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total212
DemonymStribuglianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
58030
Dialing code(+39) 0564

Stribugliano is about 45 km from Grosseto and 18 km from Arcidosso, and it is situated on a peak of Monte Buceto above the valley of Melacce.

Main sights edit

  • Church of San Giovanni Battista, main parish church of the village.
  • Pieve del Ballatoio (12th century), mentioned in a bull of Pope Clement III in 1188, it's now a farmhouse dating back to the 16th century.
  • Palazzo dei Marchesi La Greca, ancient palace situated in the main square of the village, its façade is decorated with the coats of arms of the marquis La Greca.
  • Abbandonato farmhouse, ancient hospital that was mentioned in an act of 1153.

References edit

  1. ^ (in Italian) Popolazione residente - Grosseto (dettaglio loc. abitate) - Censimento 2001, Istat.

Bibliography edit

  • Aldo Mazzolai, Guida della Maremma. Percorsi tra arte e natura, Le Lettere, Florence, 1997.

See also edit