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Province of Grosseto

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Montorgiali is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Scansano, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 141.

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Map of 58054 Montorgiali, Province of Grosseto, Italy

Montorgiali is about 21 km from Grosseto and 10 km from Scansano, and it is situated on a hill along the Scansanese Provincial Road.

Main sights

  • Church of San Biagio (12th century), main parish church of the village
  • Sanctuary of San Giorgio, old pieve during the Middle Ages, it is now a sanctuary dedicated to Saint George who, according to legend, defeated a dragon
  • Castle of Montorgiali (12th century), main palace in the village

    • References

    Montorgiali Wikipedia
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