Castel del Piano

Castel del Piano sits on the western slopes of Monte Amiata in southern Tuscany, where chestnut woods and olive groves lead down toward the Maremma. The town is one of the main settlements on this long-established mountain route, with a compact historic centre shaped by stone houses and narrow streets. Its most distinctive tradition is the Palio delle Contrade: on 8 September, the four local districts compete in a horse race held in honour of the Madonna delle Grazie. Monte Amiata also gives the area a cooler, more wooded character than much of coastal Tuscany. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Monte Amiata and southern Tuscany.

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