Agata in Wonderland Perched on a limestone cliff in the heart of Maremma, South Tuscany, the tiny village of Rocchette di Fazio seems plucked straight from a fairy tale. With just 26 inhabitants, this ancient hamlet rests on the last foothills of Mount Amiata, Tuscany’s majestic extinct volcano. At 471 meters above sea level, its stone houses appear to cling precariously to the crest of rocky walls, overlooking the serene Albegna River and encircled by the lush Bosco dei Rocconi Nature Reserve. Dating back to 1000 AD, Rocchette di Fazio was initially founded as a strategic garrison. Over the centuries, […]
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