Stribugliano is a village in

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, central

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, administratively a

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of the

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, in the area of

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. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 253.Popolazione residente - Grosseto (dettaglio loc. abitate) - Censimento 2001

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. Stribugliano is about 45 km from

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and 18 km from

, and it is situated on a peak of Monte Buceto above the valley of Melacce.

Main sights

* Church of ''San Giovanni Battista'', main parish church of the village. * ''Pieve del Ballatoio'' (12th century), mentioned in a

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in 1188, it's now a farmhouse dating back to the 16th century. * ''Palazzo dei Marchesi La Greca'', ancient palace situated in the main square of the village, its façade is decorated with the coats of arms of the marquis La Greca. * ''Abbandonato'' farmhouse, ancient hospital that was mentioned in an act of 1153.

References

Bibliography

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

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