Murci

Murci is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Scansano, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 173.[1]

Murci
The church of San Domenico
The church of San Domenico
Murci is located in Italy
Murci
Murci
Location of Murci in Italy
Coordinates: 42°44′3″N 11°24′43″E
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
ProvinceGrosseto (GR)
ComuneScansano
Elevation
595 m (1,952 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total149
DemonymMurciaioli
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
58054
Dialing code(+39) 0564

Murci is about 40 km from Grosseto and 14 km from Scansano, and it is situated on the hills along the Amiatina Provincial Road.

Main sights

  • San Domenico (19th century), main parish church of the village.
  • Poggi Alti wind farm, it was built in 2006.

References

Bibliography

  • Aldo Mazzolai, Guida della Maremma. Percorsi tra arte e natura, Le Lettere, Florence, 1997.
  • Giuseppe Guerrini, Torri e castelli della Provincia di Grosseto, Nuova Immagine Editrice, Siena, 1999.

See also


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