Rocchette di Fazio is about 56 km from
Grosseto and 3 km from
Semproniano, and it is situated on a
limestone cliff overlooking the valley of
Albegna. The small village is included in the Bosco dei Rocconi Natural Reserve.[2]
History
Rocchette di Fazio is named after Fazio Cacciaconti of
Trequanda, lord of Rocchette (lit. "small castle") after the fall of the
House of Aldobrandeschi of
Sovana in the late 13th century.[3][4][5]
Main sights
Pieve of Santa Cristina (13th century), main church of the village, it was property of the
Knights Templar. It is now deconsecrated.[3][4]
Church of Santa Maria (16th century), it inherited the parish seat from Santa Cristina in 1884.[2][4]
Ospedaletto di San Giovanni (Hospital of Saint John), structure built in the 14th century to give hospitality to travelers and pilgrims, it was then the seat of the Knights Templar.[2][4][6]
Castle of Rocchette di Fazio, old complex built by the
Aldobrandeschi in the late 12th century, it's composed by several buildings combined, such as the Rocca — originary structure of the castle — the Palazzo di Giustizia —
courthouse — and the Palazzo Pretorio — former
town hall.[2][3][4]
Walls of Rocchette di Fazio, old fortifications which surround the village since 13th century.[3][4]