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Canonica di San Niccolò Archaeological Site

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Canonica di San Niccolò Archaeological Site

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Canonica di San Niccolò Archaeological Site

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  • Location: Montieri, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

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    November 21, 2022

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    An archaeological site that is worth visiting to learn about the history that this incredible place hides.
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    July 15, 2026

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    The Archaeological Site of Canonica di San Niccolò is located in Montieri, a medieval village in the Colline Metallifere in the province of Grosseto. It is famous for the remains of a medieval church dating back to the 12th century, characterized by a very rare six-petal flower-shaped floor plan (hexapetalous or six-apse church), which represents an architectural unicum in Italy.
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    To start your adventure, you can usually find parking near the historic town of Montieri, which serves as the convenient starting point for this circular walk. The paths are generally accessible, but some sections may require you to be sure-footed, especially on the ascent to Poggio di Montieri. The descent includes a segment on a paved road that is closed to traffic before rejoining a forest path.

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    Elevation 850 m

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    Location: Montieri, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

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