Castiglioncello Bandini
Castiglioncello Bandini: The History of a Tuscan Village
Castiglioncello Bandini is a hamlet in the municipality of Cinigiano, in the province of Grosseto. The village was built as a medieval castle to control the eastern part of the territory of Cinigiano. Originally owned by the Aldobrandeschi family, the castle then passed under the control of local lords and was later ceded to the Abbey of San Salvatore. In the sixteenth century, it became the property of the Sienese Piccolomini-Bandini family, who made various modifications and restorations, especially in neo-medieval style.
Monuments and Places of Interest in Castiglioncello Bandini
Among the most interesting monuments, we find the Church of San Nicola, of medieval origin and rebuilt in the Baroque era, located within the castle area. The Church of Madonnino, instead, is located at the foot of the castle, outside the village. The Castiglion del Torto castle occupies a large part of the village of Castiglioncello Bandini. In the past, the castle complex served defensive and territorial control functions, now it has been restored and can be visited.
Demographic Evolution of Castiglioncello Bandini
According to ISTAT, since 1991, only the inhabitants of the urban center have been counted, not those of the hamlet. From the available data, it can be seen that Castiglioncello Bandini, as a whole, has had a population decrease over the centuries. For example, in 1640, the inhabitants were 257, while in 2011 only 90 inhabitants were recorded in the urban center.
Bibliography, Related Articles, and External Links
Emanuele Repetti's Geographical, Physical, and Historical Dictionary of Tuscany, as well as Giuseppe Guerrini's book, Towers, and Castles in the Province of Grosseto, are useful sources for delving into the history of the village. Among the related articles, we mention Cinigiano, the Poggio all'Olmo Nature Reserve, and the Ombrone Valley. For more information about the territory and upcoming events, you can consult the websites of the Municipality of Cinigiano and the Tuscany Region.
