Scrofiano

Scrofiano is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, a frazione of the comune of Sinalunga in the province of Siena. It is located on a hill in Val di Chiana, a few kilometers from Sinalunga proper.

Scrofiano
A view of Scrofiano
A view of Scrofiano
Location of Sinalunga in the Province of Siena
Location of Sinalunga in the Province of Siena
Scrofiano is located in Italy
Scrofiano
Scrofiano
Location of Scrofiano in Italy
Coordinates: 43°13′51″N 11°42′56″E
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
ProvinceSiena
ComuneSinalunga
Elevation
374 m (1,227 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total247
Demonym(s)Scrofianese, -i
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
53048
Dialing code0577
Patron saintSt. Blaise
Saint dayFebruary 3

Scrofiano was founded in around the 11th century. It is known however with certainty from the 12th century, when it was a fief of the Cacciaconti family, as part of the Republic of Siena. In the early 15th century it was the seat of a decisive battle between the Ghibelline Sienese and the Guelph Florentines.

In 1554 its castle was besieged by the Imperial-Florentine troops, which destroyed its walls.

Main sights

  • Torre del Cassero (12th century)
  • Palazzo Comunale (14th-15th centuries)
  • The Collegiata di San Biagio church (13th century), housing a canvas by Santi di Tito portraying the Pietà with St. Francis (c. 1580).
  • The church of the Company of San Salvatore is also home to a work by Santi di Tito.
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