Scrofiano

Scrofiano is a characteristic medieval village, whose first documented news dates back to the 12th century, in relation to the presence of the Cacciaconti family, the nobles who owned all the castles in the area.

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Its name derives from the Latin „sacrum fanum” or „sacred temple”, a title of which the village is still worthy considering the numerous churches and chapels present within the walls and in the surrounding countryside, such as the Church of the Madonna del Soccorso, located on the route of the Via Lauretana .

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At a glance you can see the pyramidal shape of the village, at the top of which we recognize two towers: the crenellated one of the Palazzo Pretorio and the bell tower of the Collegiata di San Biagio.

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Although few testimonies of the walls remain, incorporated by the houses, the internal alleys decorated with terracotta arches give the town a labyrinthine aspect in which it is pleasant to immerse yourself while discovering clues of the medieval and contemporary history of this sanctuary of authentic Tuscany.

Above all – Scrofiano is located in the heart of Tuscany, is a perfect place for tourists, who want to discover the most beautiful Tuscany’s lands – Val D’Orcia, Crete Senesi and Valdichiana. The most popular touristic places as Cortona, Siena, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Arezzo are avaiable in max 30 minutes. What is more, Scrofiano is surrounden by forrest with famous bike roads,waterfalls, hills with stunning views.