Arcidosso is one of the larger and charming Amiata towns. Arcidosso was the birthplace of Davide Lazzeretti, the most extraordinary figure that Monte Amiata has produced. The name “Arcidosso” probably derives from the Latin words “Arx” and “Dossum” (Fortress and Hill).
ALDOBRANDESCHI’S STRONGHOLD (THE CASTLE)
The castle dates back to the biginning of 11th century and represented bulwark which enforced the pre-existent settlement of Arc Dossum. The castle consists in a tower rising on a complex squared-base structure, which develops on two storeys.
HISTORY The castle has been enlarged in 13th century with the realization of the main tower, so arcidosso became a strategic bulwark for the defence of the Aldobrandeschi’s possessions. In 14th century, the castle was enriched with a small side tower and the ambattlement and the high yard were rebuilt.Lastly, in 19th century, the building on the eastern side next to the tower has been added and in 1972 the complex has been completely restored.
CAST IRON FOUNTAIN OR FONTE DEL POGGIOLO The cast iron fountain, also called Fonte del Poggiolo, dates back in 1883 and it is situated along the main way of the town. The fountain has the shape of a small gothic temple. It was built as a compenation to pay back some water springs that the community of arcidosso gave to the towns of Grosseto and Follonica.
SHRINE MADONNA DELLE GRAZIE OR DELL’INCORONATA The Shrine Madonna delle Grazie or dell’Incoronata is one of the most venerated temples in the Aerea of Mount Amiata. The church is divided into three aisles by two rows of Classic ocolumns. The church houses valuable works of art realized by the school of Siena, in particular by Matteo di Bortolo. The church contains also works by Ventura Salimbeni and her masterpiece is The Miracle of Snow. 
ST.NICOLAS MEDIEVAL CHURCH
This church has a Romanesque style. The inside, bare, austere, with old trachyte altars, is more interesting than the façade.
Roberta Gangemi
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