Starda

Starda is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Gaiole in Chianti, province of Siena.[2]

Starda
Frazione
View of Starda
View of Starda
Starda is located in Italy
Starda
Starda
Location of Starda in Italy
Coordinates: 43°27′37″N 11°31′4″E
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
ProvinceSiena (SI)
ComuneGaiole in Chianti
Elevation
595 m (1,952 ft)
Demonym(s)Stardese, stardesi[1]
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

History

The village of Starda was built around the year 1000, in the early medieval period, probably founded by the Guidi counts.[2][3] Located in a strategic position along the road that leads to Montevarchi, in the county of Arezzo, it was often disputed by Florentines and Sienese.

Decayed starting from the 15th century, the village with the castle soon abandoned its defensive function, thus becoming more frequented as a stopping place for travelers, also thanks to the establishment of an important market.[2][3]

In 1833 the village of Starda had 192 inhabitants.[4] At the end of the 20th century, the village was transformed into an agritourism and winery.[3]

The church of San Martino

References
  1. Teresa Cappello, Carlo Tagliavini, Dizionario degli etnici e dei toponimi italiani, Bologna, Pàtron Editore, 1981, p. 555.
  2. "Starda". Comune di Gaiole in Chianti. Archived from the original on 2017-12-10.
  3. "Starda". Archived from the original on 10 December 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  4. Emanuele Repetti, «Starda» in Dizionario geografico fisico storico della Toscana, vol. 5, Firenze, p. 460.

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