Rosia in Tuscany
Rosia the gates of Siena The first mention of the ancient village dating back to March 1134. The highest point of living rises the imposing castle, consisting of two parallel buildings, one upstream and one downstream
Parish of St. John the Baptist The church is mentioned already in the twelfth century and was of great importance throughout the territory. At the end of the sixteenth century was a vicarious comprising Sovicille, Torri, Orgy, Pentolina, Stigliano and Brenna. Inside we see a table of Guidoccio Cozzarelli: Madonna Enthroned with Child Jesus, St. Sebastian and St. Anthony Abbot, executed in the fifteenth century. The bell tower and very well preserved, is divided into shelves with mullioned windows, mullioned windows, trefoils and tetrafore and with the plans marked by complaints of arches. can be considered one of the most beautiful in Tuscany.
Medieval bridge is located near the hermitage of Saint Lucia, close to the castle of Montarrenti, is called Ponte della Pia. The name comes from the romantic myth of Pia dei Tolomei which leaves from Piazza Tolomei in Siena transit through this place on his way to the Maremma.
La Pia dei Tolomei
The bridge is called the Ponte della Pia because it was used by the noble lady, Pia de Tolomei, when she was sent away from Siena - and later killed - by her husband, Nello Pannocchieschi, as told by Dante in his work, Purgatorio.
Not far from the Ponte della Pia that crosses the river are Rosia Hermitage, Saint Lucia. Once convent of Augustinian hermitage. The first document in which he is remembered back to 1225.
Medieval castle lost in the woods accessible only on foot in about hm 1
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