 Foiano della Chiana
Of ancient origins as evidenced by the findings of Etruscan and Roman remains, Foiano is situated in the centre of the Val di Chiana.
The historic centre, enclosed by two circles of walls, is marked by Renaissance art and architecture. Places to visit include the Church of the SS Trinità, which contains a work by Pomarancio, and the Church of Santa Maria della Fraternità, XV cent, which contains a glazed terracotta attributed to Luca and Andrea della Robbia. Beyond the first circle of walls is the Collegiata di San Martin, which contains a painting showing the “Coronazione della Vergine con Santi”, a late work by
Luca Signorelli and a glazed terracotta, “Madonna della Cintola,” attributed to Andrea della Robbia.
Some kilometres from the historic centre towards Pozzo della Chiana, stands the isolated Tempio di Santo Stefano della Vittoria, XVI cent,. commissioned by Cosimo I as a symbol of the victory over the Sienese in the Battle of Scannagallo.
In February and March, the historic centre of Foiano becomes the scene for one of the oldest Carnivals in Italy.
Website: www.comune.foiano.ar.it
Height: m. 318
Post-code: 52045
Km from: Arezzo 28, Siena 55, Firenze 81
Population: 7738
Telephone code: 0575
Useful Information
Public transport: From Arezzo by coach
How to get there: Autostrada A1, exit Valdichiana and then SS Siena-Perugia exit at Foiano della Chiana.
Information: Tourist Information Office, Cortona Tel. O575/630352 Fax 0575/630656
E-mail: info@cortonantiquaria.com
Points of interest
We would suggest a visit, by reservation only through the comune, to the works of Pomarancio in the church of the SS. Trinità, “La SS. Trinità” and in Santa Maria della Fraternità, “Ascensione”.
Weekly market
Weekly market: Monday morning
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