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Monte San Savino has very ancient roots: from an Etruscan and Roman settlement to a medieval town contested by the major Tuscan powers, eventually becoming part of the Florentine sphere. In the following centuries, it experienced periods of artistic, political, and religious flourishing, giving birth to prominent figures such as Andrea Sansovino, and preserving to this day a rich heritage of history and traditions.
Learn the full historyThe town is rich in artistic heritage, featuring the precious terracotta works of the Della Robbia family, the masterpieces of the renowned sculptor Andrea Sansovino, and works by Giorgio Vasari. An artistic and architectural legacy that reflects the cultural wealth of the Tuscan Renaissance.
Monte San Savino is the birthplace of, and has ties to, numerous prominent figures in the fields of art, culture, and politics. Among these illustrious personalities are names that have left their mark far beyond the town’s borders.
Sculptor and architect
Pope from 1550 to 1555
Poet and literary critic
Physician and senator
Bacteriologist and hygienist
Poet
Painter and architect
Painter
Ceramic artist and sculptor
Proudly preserved by the community, local traditions bring the town to life throughout the year. Among the most cherished are the Easter processions, the Santa Caterina Fair, the evocative Night of Baldovino, and the renowned Porchetta Festival, all representing moments of strong identity and collective participation.
Proudly preserved by the community, local traditions bring the town to life throughout the year. Among the most cherished are the Easter processions, the Santa Caterina Fair, the evocative Night of Baldovino, and the renowned Porchetta Festival, all representing moments of strong identity and collective participation.
