Castelnuovo Berardenga
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| Comune di Castelnuovo Berardenga | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Siena (SI) |
| Mayor | Roberto Bozzi |
| Elevation | 351 m (1,152 ft) |
| Area | 177.0 km² (68 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004[1]) | |
| - Total | 8,013 |
| - Density | 45/km² (117/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Castelnovini |
| Dialing code | 0577 |
| Postal code | 53019 |
| Frazioni | Montaperti, Pianella, Ponte a Bozzone, Quercegrossa, San Gusmè, Vagliagli |
| - Day | June 5 |
| Website: www.comune.castelnuovo-berardenga.si.it | |
Castelnuovo Berardenga is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 50 km southeast of Florence and about 14 km east of Siena. Since 1932 it is included in the Chianti wine-production area.
The famous Battle of Montaperti between Guelphs and Ghibellines was fought nearby on September 4, 1260.
The territory of Castelnuovo Berardenga borders the following municipalities: Asciano, Bucine, Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Monteriggioni, Radda in Chianti, Rapolano Terme, Siena.
[edit] Main sights
- The remains of the castle, built by the Sienese in 1366.
- The Prepositura church, with a Madonna with Child (1426) by Giovanni di Paolo.
- Villa Arceno.
- Villa di Catignano.
- Villa di Geggiano, in the frazione of Pianella.
[edit] Demographic evolution
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