Polveraia
Polveraia 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 89.[1]
Polveraia | |
|---|---|
  Polveraia Location of Polveraia in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 42°46′15″N 11°19′8″E | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Region |  Tuscany |
| Province | Grosseto (GR) |
| Comune | Scansano |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 107 |
| Demonym(s) | Polveraioli |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 58054 |
| Dialing code | (+39) 0564 |
Polveraia is about 23 km from Grosseto and 13 km from Scansano, and it is situated on the hills between Pancole and Baccinello, in the Trasubbie valley.
Main sights
- San Matteo, main parish church of the village, it was built in 1618.
- Madonna delle Grazie, a little church situated in the main street of the village.
- Ancient oil mill of Polveraia (18th century).
References
Bibliography
- Aldo Mazzolai, Guida della Maremma. Percorsi tra arte e natura, Le Lettere, Florence, 1997.
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