cincianoThe name Cinciano is mentioned in 1126, when Bishop Gottifredo of Florence, came into possession of Cinciano, Catignano and Linari. It seems that the site was already settled during Roman times, by the “gens Cincia”. It was contested by the Bishops of Florence and Siena and the villa suffered heavy consequences in the wars between the two Republics. The large building dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was most probably a monastery. It was restored at the beginning of the 20th century by the Baroncelli family who decorated the interior with fine Art Nouveau motifs. The chapel was also renovated and its walls painted with a monochrome fresco containing scenes from the life of Saint Filippo Benizzi, and large figures of the Saints of the order of the Semites. Continuing down the hill, the road passes the village of San Giorgio. The church, of Romanesque origin, which has a simple facade which was probably rebuilt between the 18th and 19th centuries.

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