Chiocchio

Chiocchio
Chiocchio
	Frazione di Chiocchio
	Pieve di San Donato a Mugnana
	Chiocchio
	Coordinates: 43°38′22″N 11°18′48″E
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Province	Florence (FI)
Comune	Greve
Elevation	286 m (938 ft)
Population (2001)
• Total	592
Area code(s)	055

Chiocchio is a village (frazione) of the comune of Greve in Chianti, Italy. It is located 7.7 kilometres (4.8 mi) by road north of the town of Greve in Chianti.[1] Population 592 (2001). It is part of the Chianti making area, with vineyards and olive trees. It contains a number of religious landmarks, including the Casa-torre di Fonzacchino, L'oratorio di San Giusto a Montemartiri, Chiesa di San Michele a Rugliana, the Monastero di Santa Margherita a Sugame, San Lorenzo al Frassino, L'Oratorio di Monte Domini, and the churches of San Gaudenzio and San Michele. Also nearby is the Castello di Mugnana. In the hamlet of Cintoia, several kilometres to the east, is the small church of Santa Maria a Cintoia, noted for its "beautiful 15th-century panel".[2]

References

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Facaros, Dana; Pauls, Michael (1 May 2006). Tuscany. New Holland Publishers. p. 194. ISBN 978-1-86011-317-8. Retrieved 16 July 2012.

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[GM-1] Maps (Map). Google Maps.

[FacarosPauls2006-2] Facaros, Dana; Pauls, Michael (1 May 2006). Tuscany. New Holland Publishers. p. 194. ISBN 978-1-86011-317-8. Retrieved 16 July 2012.