Piancastagnaio

Piancastagnaio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) southeast of Florence and about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Siena.

The public park and the castle in Piancastagnaio.
Piancastagnaio
Comune di Piancastagnaio
Coat of arms
Location of Piancastagnaio
Piancastagnaio
Location of Piancastagnaio in Italy
Piancastagnaio
Piancastagnaio (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 42°51′N 11°41′E
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceSiena (SI)
FrazioniSaragiolo
Government
  MayorLuigi Vagaggini
Area
  Total69.7 km2 (26.9 sq mi)
Elevation
772 m (2,533 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017)[2]
  Total4,200
  Density60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Pianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
53025
Dialing code0577
WebsiteOfficial website

It is located on the Monte Amiata slopes.

The main attractions include the Pieve of Santa Maria Assunta, in Baroque style but existing from before 1188, the Palazzo Bourbon Del Monte and the Rocca Aldobrandesca ("Aldobrandeschi Castle").

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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