Santa Fiora, Medieval commune in Province of Grosseto, Italy
Santa Fiora is a commune in the Province of Grosseto perched at 687 meters on a trachyte cliff. The settlement divides into three districts—Castello, Borgo, and Montecatino—each displaying distinct architectural characteristics.
The territory transferred from Aldobrandeschi family rule to the Sforza family in 1439 through the marriage of Cecilia Aldobrandeschi and Bosio Sforza. This shift marked a new chapter in the political development of the settlement.
The Parish Church of Santa Flora and Lucilla stands as the religious heart and holds terracotta works by Andrea della Robbia. These artworks reflect the artistic importance the place held during the Renaissance period.
Palazzo Sforza Cesarini houses the Monte Amiata Museum of Mining, which documents mercury extraction methods that shaped the region. The slopes surrounding the settlement offer walking paths with views across the landscape.
The Church of Madonna della Neve features a glass floor revealing the Fiora spring flowing directly beneath visitors' feet. This rare feature connects the building to the natural water that runs through the region.
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