Cinigiano

Immersed amongst the fascinating scenery of Monte Amiata, between splendid forests of beeches, oaks and chestnuts, with an immensely beautiful and stupendous panorama; is the town Cinigiano.

A wonderful centre in the province of Grosseto, the town offers a view of the rolling hills, plains and valleys that are absolutely splendid and rich in olive trees and vines; which give the area a magical and enchanting feeling.

The town is truly a wonderful gem of art and ancient culture, with an extraordinary richness of monuments, churches and historical palazzi, which will definitely fascinate and inspire visitors with their beauty and the wonderful works of art, paintings and frescoes which adorn them.

Cinigiano is definitely one of the most fascinating and enchanting location of Alta Maremma, seen as a small but wonderful ancient village, with panoramas capable of taking away the breath and capturing the attention of the observer.

Walking down the streets of the town is without a doubt a magical and enjoyable experience, offering you the opportunity to be immersed in the history and the art of this splendid Tuscan land.

Not to miss:

Chiesa della Madonna delle Nevi (Church of the Madonna of the Snow): built in the 12th century and following some renovations it now has a neo-Gothic style, whilst its inside is adorned with some splendid frescoes of the 14th and 15th century.

Pieve di San Martino (Parish Church of St. Martino): a very ancient building located outside the town, although today there only remains a few ruins of the once grand church.

Church of St Michele Arcangelo: built prior to the 13th century, it is home to some 16th century frescoes and was named a parish church in 1537.

L’Oratorio della Compagnia d San Sebastiano (Oratory of the Company of St. Sebastiano): built during the first years of the 1800’s, it was originally called the building of St. Sigismondo.

Torre dell’Orologio (Clock Tower): 18th century building, which also includes the Tower of Mangia di Siena.

Il Cassero (Bridge House): fortified construction which is situated in the highest part of the town, in the historic centre; and the ruins of the imposing medieval city wall.

Extremely close to the town of Cinigiano, more preciously of the fraction of Monticello Amiata, is the Casa Museum. Located in a beautiful 15th century building, it is an exhibition on objects and utensils which tell of the history and the life of the local population after the 800’s.

History:

Of the history of Cinigiano, we know that the town was born sometime in the 1100’s, when the original inside settlement and medieval fortress were established. In subsequent centuries, the town became part of the possessions of the Aldobrandeschi family of Santa Fiora, before passing under the control of the powerful Republic of Siena in the second half of the 13th century.

During the next centuries, the town was controlled by some of the local noble houses, including the Battifolle family and Pioppi family.

Cinigiano then became part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany with the important Grand Duke Pietro Leopolo. Finally in the 1860’s the Maremman town was annexed by the Kingdom of Italy.