Radicofani

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Radicofani borders the following municipalities: Abbadia San Salvatore, Castiglione d'Orcia, Pienza, San Casciano dei Bagni, Sarteano.

Climate

Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is Cfa (Humid Subtropical Climate).[1]

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Demographic evolution

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Main sights

The main landmark of Radicofani is its Rocca (Castle), of Carolingian origin, documented since 978 as the Castle of Ghino di Tacco. Occupying the highest point of a hill, at Script error: No such module "convert"., it was restored after the conquest from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany (1560–67). It has two lines of walls: the external one has a pentagonal shape, while the inner one is triangular, with three ruined towers at each corner and a cassero (donjon) which can be visited.

Also notable is the Romanesque church of San Pietro, with a nave housing works by Andrea della Robbia, Benedetto Buglioni and Santi Buglioni. Also by della Robbia is the precious Madonna with Saints at the high altar of the church of Sant'Agata. Just to the south of town is the Bosco Isabella.

Municipal government

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The Town Hall.

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Since 1995 the mayor of Radicofani is directly elected by citizens, originally every four, then every five years. The current mayor is Francesco Fabbrizzi (PD), elected on 25 May 2014 and re-elected on 26 May 2019 and on 9 June 2024.

Mayor Term start Term end   Party
Andrea Bonsignori 24 April 1995 14 June 2004 bgcolor=Template:Party color| DS
Massimo Magrini 14 June 2004 26 May 2014 bgcolor=Template:Party color| PD
Francesco Fabbrizzi 26 May 2014 incumbent bgcolor=Template:Party color| PD

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External links

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