Chiocchio

Chiocchio (UK: /ˈkjɒkjɒ/) 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]

Chiocchio
Frazione di Chiocchio
Pieve di San Donato a Mugnana
Pieve di San Donato a Mugnana
Chiocchio is located in Italy
Chiocchio
Chiocchio
Coordinates: 43°38′22″N 11°18′48″E
Country Italy
RegionTuscany
ProvinceFlorence (FI)
ComuneGreve
Elevation
286 m (938 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total592
Area code055

References
  1. Maps (Map). Google Maps.
  2. 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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