Rigomagno
Rigomagno: History, Climate, and Monuments
Hello friends, today I want to tell you about Rigomagno, one of the most beautiful hamlets of Sinalunga in the province of Siena in Tuscany, Italy. Rigomagno is an ancient medieval village located at 411 meters above sea level at the entrance of the Val di Chiana senese. Here I will talk about the history, climate, and monuments that make this village a true gem.
Climate
Rigomagno has a rather temperate climate thanks to its geographical position that makes it sheltered from strong winds. According to data published by the SIT (Territorial Information System of Tuscany), in terms of temperatures, summer months can be called "warm," with maximum temperatures that can exceed 30°C. During winter, temperatures have a typical cold trend following the narrow daily temperature range typical of the winter period.
History
Etruscan settlements in the countryside around Rigomagno testify to the Etruscan presence in this area, but the first certain historical news of the existence of a settlement dates back to the 11th century and concerns the settlement of the Counts of Scialenga in the village. The village soon became a strategic castle during the Republic of Siena and was the scene of battles between the armies of the Guelphs and the Ghibellines. In 1281, Neri di Belmonte, a trusted man of the undisputed leader of the Sienese Ghibellines Nicolò Buonsignori, occupied the village, and the Republic of Siena ordered it to be razed to the ground, which was then rebuilt twenty years later, even more fortified than before.
Monuments and Points of Interest
Rigomagno is a village that still preserves traces of its medieval history, as demonstrated by the famous Trecento Walls that encircle a road structure rebuilt according to the Roman Civilization canons. The Cardine and the Decumano represent the hallways of the great house of Rigomagno, namely its inhabitants.
The village has undergone some modifications over time, passing through the hands of the De' Medici family, who decided to demolish much of the walls. However, despite these modifications, Rigomagno has remained a place that still retains its ancient charm.
The main buildings include the Church of San Marcellino, the public cistern of the 1800s, and the ancient Palazzo Pretorio. The tower of the palace was then transformed into the bell tower of the Church of San Marcellino, a single-nave Romanesque-style church that preserves inside a fresco depicting the Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian.
In conclusion, Rigomagno represents a historical and cultural heritage of the Sienese territory, recommended for all those who want to discover a corner of Tuscany rich in charm and culture.
