Spaltenna is an ancient feudal hamlet consisting of the ancient parish Church with tower-bell dating back to year 1000, the adjacent fortified monaste
Spaltenna is an ancient feudal hamlet consisting of the ancient parish Church with tower-bell dating back to year 1000, the adjacent fortified monastery and of a small group of country houses, marvellous example of spontaneous medieval architecture. The castle and the church, whose first information date back to the year 1030, have the severe fortress look. The castle, rich in history and legends, is made precious inside by architrave ceilings and elegant portals. During the middle ages, the parish church had jurisdiction on the several hamlets in its surrounding area, such as Vertine, San Donato in Perano and Montegrossi. The Spaltenna complex, surrounded by vineyards and woods, overlooks a splendid valley in the heart of a region rich in castles and fortresses, ancient abbeys and medieval villages.
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Location: Medieval parish church and castle of Spaltenna in Gaiole in Chianti in the Sienese Chianti. Province
Photo credit: © marco anghinoni / Alamy / Afripics
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