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History of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa in Tuscany

The antiquity of settlement in the Tavarnelle area is indicated by the archaeological evidence of several epochs found near the Pieve di San Pietro in Bossolo as well as by surviving place names. Major roads of the Roman period traversed the territory and linked Florence with Siena. Tavarnelle became important only in relatively recent times and it was recognized as a commune, separated from Barberino Val d’Elsa, only on September 24, 1892. The existence of other castles in the Tavarnelle district is documented for the 11th and 12th centuries. Some have disappeared, like Collebuona (today Camposole) and Sambuca, while others still exist as remains of ancient defense

s incorporated into buildings of later date, like Uglione, Poggio al Vento and Matraio (the modern Casa Brizi). Some old structures, like Petroio, became villas. The Passignano castle, once the site of a Lombard outpost, was incorporated in the Abbey of Saint Michael Archangelo. Despite its limited area, the town of Tava ... Read More...