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Montegiovi is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Castel del Piano, province of Grosseto, in the area of Mount Amiata. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 168.

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Map of 58033 Montegiovi, Province of Grosseto, Italy

Montegiovi is about 50 km from Grosseto and 5 km from Castel del Piano, and it is situated on a hill in the western limit of Val d'Orcia.

Main sights

  • Church of San Martino (13th century), main parish church of the village
  • Church of Madonna degli Schiavi (16th century), also known as Madonna delle Grazie, with frescoes by Francesco Nasini, it was re-built in the 19th century
  • Chapel of Sant'Elena, ancient church at the service of the castle of Montegiovi
  • Walls of Montegiovi, old fortifications which surround the village since the 12th century
  • The Giardino di Piero Bonacina, a contemporary art garden with sculptures by artist Piero Bonacina.

    • References

    Montegiovi Wikipedia
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