Polveraia Explained

Polveraia is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Scansano, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 89.^[1]

Polveraia is about 23 km from Grosseto and 13 km from Scansano, and it is situated on the hills between Pancole and Baccinello, in the Trasubbie valley.

Main sights

• San Matteo, main parish church of the village, it was built in 1618.
• Madonna delle Grazie, a little church situated in the main street of the village.
• Ancient oil mill of Polveraia (18th century).

Bibliography

• Aldo Mazzolai, Guida della Maremma. Percorsi tra arte e natura, Le Lettere, Florence, 1997.

See also

• Baccinello
• Montorgiali
• Murci
• Pancole, Scansano
• Poggioferro
• Pomonte, Scansano
• Preselle

Notes and References

1. Popolazione residente - Grosseto (dettaglio loc. abitate) - Censimento 2001, Istat