Scarlino

Scarlino
Comune
Comune di Scarlino
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Scarlino Location of Scarlino in Italy
Coordinates:
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Province / Metropolitan city	Grosseto (GR)
Frazioni	Pian d'Alma, Portiglioni, Puntone di Scarlino, Scarlino Scalo
Government
• Mayor	Maurizio Bizzarri
Area
• Total	88.38 km2 (34.12 sq mi)
Elevation	229 m (751 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
• Total	3,409
• Density	39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Scarlinesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	58020
Dialing code	0566
Patron saint	St. Martin
Saint day	November 11
Website	Official website

Scarlino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Grosseto in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Florence and about 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Grosseto.

Scarlino borders the following municipalities: Castiglione della Pescaia, Follonica, Gavorrano, Massa Marittima.

History

Scarlino appeared before the year 1000 as a possession of the Aldobrandeschi family, and was later handed over to the bishops of Roselle and then the Alberti family. In the 13th century it was acquired again by the Aldobrandeschi, but later it passed to Pisa and then the Appiani of Piombino.

Scarlino remained part of the Principality of Piombino until the early 19th century, when it became part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.

Main sights

• Walls, built from the 11th century and restored in the 13th century.
• Rocca Aldobrandesca ("Aldobrandeschi Castle"), including an angular and a round towers, plus stone defensive walls.
• Church and convent of San Donato, which was the seat of the Augustinians from the 14th century. The church is in Romanesque style.
• Oratory of Santa Croce, with Renaissance frescoes.
• Church of San Martino (14th century).
• Convent of Monte Muro.

Demographic evolution

External links

• Official website