Piancastagnaio Explained

Piancastagnaio
Official Name:Comune di Piancastagnaio
Coordinates:42.85°N 52°W
Region:Tuscany
Province:Siena (SI)
Frazioni:Saragiolo
Mayor:Luigi Vagaggini
Area Total Km2:69.7
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:4200
Population As Of:28 February 2017
Population Demonym:Pianesi
Elevation M:772
Postal Code:53025
Area Code:0577

Piancastagnaio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 110km (70miles) southeast of Florence and about 60km (40miles) southeast of Siena. 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").

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.