Porrona is about 40 km from
Grosseto and 4 km from
Cinigiano, and it is situated along the road which links the Cipressino Provincial Road at
Sant'Angelo Scalo to Cinigiano.
History
The village was born in the 13th century as a castle of the
Republic of Siena. It has become the seat of notable Sienese families since the 14th century (
Piccolomini,
Tolomei).[2]
Madonna delle Grazie (17th century), it was built as a chapel outside the walls.[3]
Castle of Porrona (13th century), ancient Sienese building, it was re-built in the 16th century after the annexation to the
Grand Duchy of Tuscany. It was then restructured with
Gothic Revival elements in the early 20th century.[3][4]
Walls of Porrona, old fortifications which surround the village since 13th century.[3][4]