Quercia delle Checche, Monumental tree in Val d'Orcia, Pienza, Italy
The Quercia delle Checche is a sessile oak with a 4.90-meter trunk circumference, a 34-meter crown diameter, and reaches 19 meters in height.
Dating back to 1640, this oak survived extensive deforestation during the construction of the Rome-Florence railway in the late 19th century.
Local folklore names this tree the Witches' Oak, referring to gatherings that allegedly took place beneath its branches during sabbath ceremonies.
The oak stands at coordinates 43°01′24.96″N 11°43′17.04″E and is accessible through several hiking paths in the Tuscan countryside.
In 2017, the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage designated this tree as Italy's first green monument, marking its national significance.
Location: Pienza
Height: 19 m
GPS coordinates: 43.02360,11.72140
Latest update: May 17, 2025 17:20
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