Chiocchio Explained

Chiocchio
Official Name:Frazione di Chiocchio
Pushpin Map:Italy
Coordinates:43.6394°N 11.3133°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Italy
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Tuscany
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Florence (FI)
Subdivision Type3:Comune
Subdivision Name3:Greve
Population Total:592
Population As Of:2001
Elevation M:286
Postal Code:50020
Area Code:055

Chiocchio is a village (frazione) of the comune of Greve in Chianti, Italy. It is located by road north of the town of Greve in Chianti.[1] Population 592 (2001). It is part of the Chianti making area, with vineyards and olive trees. It contains a number of religious landmarks, including the Casa-torre di Fonzacchino, L'oratorio di San Giusto a Montemartiri, Chiesa di San Michele a Rugliana, the Monastero di Santa Margherita a Sugame, San Lorenzo al Frassino, L'Oratorio di Monte Domini, and the churches of San Gaudenzio and San Michele. Also nearby is the Castello di Mugnana. In the hamlet of Cintoia, several kilometres to the east, is the small church of Santa Maria a Cintoia, noted for its "beautiful 15th-century panel".[2]

Notes and References

  1. Maps. Google Maps.
  2. Book: Facaros. Dana. Pauls. Michael. Tuscany. 16 July 2012. 1 May 2006. New Holland Publishers. 978-1-86011-317-8. 194.