Quercianella
Quercianella: a village of Livorno
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Quercianella, a village in the municipality of Livorno, located in Tuscany. Quercianella is the southernmost part of the city of Livorno and is located a few kilometers north of Castiglioncello. It is separated from the city by the rocky coast of "Lungomare di Livorno - Il Romito".
Quercianella has been awarded the Blue Flag for the quality of its services and bathing water since 2007. In this article, I will talk about the climate, history, and curiosities of this beautiful village.
Climate
Let's start by talking about the climate of Quercianella. According to the data, we can say that the average temperature in summer is 25.8°C (June) while in winter it is 11.8°C (February). These are very interesting data for those who love to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the sea of Quercianella or walk on the beach in the warmer months.
History
Now let's talk a little about the history of this village. Its existence as a toponym is placed before 1781. Some ancient maps indicate the existence of a small tower by the sea, the Tower of San Martino. The area was owned by the archbishopric of Pisa, who in 1735 built the Villa of Quercianella, later owned by the Gowers and Pavolinis. It was transformed into a convent and has been renovated for a few decades as a residence for civilian homes.
Furthermore, Quercianella is credited, in some circumstances, with the name "Quercianella Sonnino", in honor of the famous Baron Sidney Sonnino who had a Sonnino Castle built here. In the prestigious place of the Sonnino Castle there is a cave near the cliff of Romito, where some hermits belonging to the order of the Jesuits lived.
This area of Romito was the subject of sandstone extraction since Roman times. The work activity took place by acquiring it with quarries open on the coast and reachable by numerous boats for the transport of rubble through pontoons.
Curiosities
In addition to history, there are some curiosities about Quercianella. On the hill beyond the valley of "Rogiolo", limestone was extracted for the lime used for the construction of the city of Livorno; in recent times, it is used to produce elegant cellars.
Furthermore, between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the small church of Sant'Anna was built. In neo-Gothic style, it was erected as a parish in 1943. After the construction of the Livorno - Cecina (Italy) railway, the village was equipped with a small stop, the Quercianella-Sonnino station.
Conclusion
In short, Quercianella is a very interesting village to visit, rich in history and curiosities. If you decide to visit Livorno, you can't miss it. You can admire the beauty of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the particularity of sandstone and limestone.
We have reached the end of this article, I hope to have intrigued you. If you decide to visit Quercianella, don't forget to share your experience with us. We are waiting for you!
