Brenna
Brenna: an ancient and charming Tuscan village
Brenna is a village located in the province of Siena, Tuscany, and is part of the municipality of Sovicille. This charming town in the hills of Siena is highly appreciated for its historic monuments and rustic character reminiscent of the medieval landscapes.
The history of Brenna
According to tradition, the Brenna village was founded by the famous leader Brennus, chief of the Senonian Gauls, who arrived in the area in the early 4th century BC. In the Middle Ages, Brenna belonged to the Ardengheschi counts of Civitella Marittima, but in 1202 it came under the control of Siena. Thanks to the presence of siderite and hematite deposits, an important steel production developed, which reached its peak in the communal period. In 1271, it was decided that a judge under the direct dependence of the podestà of Siena should reside in Brenna. At the beginning of the 19th century, the population of Brenna had reached 354 inhabitants.
What to see in Brenna
Brenna is a perfect place for those who love art and history. The church of San Michele Arcangelo, located in the village, was built in the early 11th century and houses a series of works of art dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. In particular, it is worth admiring "Madonna with Child and Saints", a painting commissioned by the counts of Spannocchia in the 13th century and "The Annunciation", a fresco dating back to around 1360. The historic fortified mill, Molino del Pero, dating back to the 14th century and located 2 km from the village, is also very suggestive.
Bibliography and external links
For more information on Brenna and its attractions, you can consult the "Dizionario geografico fisico storico della Toscana" by Emanuele Repetti published in 1833. Additionally, on the website of the municipality of Sovicille, you can find updated information on Brenna and other nearby villages.
