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Caves and Ancient City of Vitozza

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Caves and Ancient City of Vitozza

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Caves and Ancient City of Vitozza

Name: Caves and Ancient City of Vitozza
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Location: Sorano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

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1. First Castle of Vitozza – Vie Cave of Pitigliano loop from San Quirico

39.5km

03:21

660m

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2. Procchio Trail – View of Pitigliano loop from Pitigliano

34.5km

02:53

590m

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3. Procchio Trail – First Castle of Vitozza loop from Pitigliano

32.1km

02:37

520m

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Massimo Ceccantoni

November 5, 2024

The area of Vitozza, near San Quirico, is one of the most important medieval rock settlements in Italy that developed on a tuff spur above the Lente valley. The settlement, already existing in the 12th century, was definitively abandoned around the 15th century due to wars and depredations.

Traveling along the main dirt road you can admire the remains of fortifications, churches and also numerous caves (more than two hundred) that were used as stables, homes and places of work.

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Dona&Leo

November 6, 2024

Along the Vie Cave of Vitozza we can admire the caves that have been divided into three types: mixed-use caves (as a dwelling and stable); stables (recognizable by the presence of mangers, troughs and fences); caves for residential use (present especially on the south-west side, more sheltered and better exposed to the sun). The latter are characterized by jars for grain, wells for collecting water and chimneys.
The first evidence dates back to the 11th century, when numerous castles were built throughout the area. At that time Vitozza must have been part of a large fiefdom that included 15 castles among which we remember Sorano, Pitigliano, Farnese, Mezzano, etc. (Guiniccesca land). The fiefdom must have had considerable strategic importance since thanks to the fortifications it was possible to control the natural access routes to the sea.

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Location: Sorano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

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Caves and Ancient City of Vitozza

1. First Castle of Vitozza – Vie Cave of Pitigliano loop from San Quirico

2. Procchio Trail – View of Pitigliano loop from Pitigliano

3. Procchio Trail – First Castle of Vitozza loop from Pitigliano

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