Buriano
Buriano, a village surrounded by nature
Buriano is a hamlet in the municipality of Quarrata, located on the slopes of Monte Albano at about 500 meters above sea level. The village is divided into small hamlets, including Pollaiolo, where the house of the father of the renowned Florentine painters Piero Benci and Antonio Benci, known as the "Pollaiolo," is still present.
The village, completely surrounded by olive groves and woods, has a very ancient origin dating back to the Lombard era. In the Middle Ages, Buriano was one of the four municipal seats of the Quarrata territory along with Tizzana, Montemagno (Quarrata), and Vignole. Today, however, the number of inhabitants is very low, and the houses are mainly used in the summer or on weekends.
The Church of Buriano: a historical and artistic heritage
The Church of Buriano, originally a countryside chapel, was built on top of a Lombard guard tower, restored by the parish priest Don Henny Pietro Innocenti in the '70s. During the eighteenth century, the Pistoia Curia granted the expansion of the chapel, which was transformed into the present structure.
Over the years, the church has undergone several restoration interventions, including the installation of a pipe organ in 1853 by Nicomede Agati and the construction of the square in front of the church. Parish priest Don Henny Pietro Innocenti also introduced works of art by local and international painters and sculptors, including Quinto Martini.
Of particular interest is the Via Crucis placed along the road surrounding the complex, consisting of 14 panels by different painters, with a wooden cross of Olea europaea coming from Jerusalem in each station.
In 2005, the bronze statue of "Jesus" for San Michele Arcangelo was inaugurated. Today, the place where the church is located has taken on the name of "Monumental Complex of Buriano," with the prospect of becoming a museum.
Image gallery
To fully appreciate the beauty of the village of Buriano, there are no better words than images. The gallery attached to the text allows you to admire the Church of Buriano, the statue of San Michele Arcangelo, and the village of Buriano itself, immersed in nature.
Conclusions
Buriano is a hamlet immersed in nature and with a rich historical and artistic heritage. The village, with its hamlets, has an ancient history, and the Church of Buriano is a testimony to the art and architecture of the past. The beauty of the village has attracted tourists and visitors from various parts of Italy and the world, eager to discover this corner of Tuscany.
