Marrucheti

The church of Santa Maria Ausiliatrice

Marrucheti is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Campagnatico, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 90.^[1]

Marrucheti is about 14 km from Grosseto and 12 km from Campagnatico, and it is situated on the ancient road between Campagnatico and Istia d'Ombrone. The village was formerly known as Campino.

Main sights

Church of Santa Maria Ausiliatrice, main parish church of the village, it was built in 1947.
Chapel of Casetta Manini, a little church built in 1922.
Castle of Stertignano (13th century), ancient castle situated a few kilometres west of the centre of Marrucheti.

References

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

Bibliography

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

Tuscany · Comuni of the Province of Grosseto

Arcidosso Campagnatico Capalbio Castel del Piano Castell'Azzara Castiglione della Pescaia Cinigiano Civitella Paganico Follonica Gavorrano Grosseto Isola del Giglio Magliano in Toscana Manciano Massa Marittima Monte Argentario Monterotondo Marittimo Montieri Orbetello Pitigliano Roccalbegna Roccastrada Santa Fiora Scansano Scarlino Seggiano Semproniano Sorano

Coordinates: 42°49′29″N 11°13′19″E / 42.82472°N 11.22194°E / 42.82472; 11.22194

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