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The Sanctuary of Pietrina is a small church that you can reach crossing the village of Iano in the territory of Montaione and going towards the small village of Palagio.
Once you arrive to the Sanctuary of Pietrina, that we recommend you to reach on foot or by bike starting from Iano, you’ll realize that your efforts have not been useless and you’ll be rewarded by breathtaking scenery of the Tuscan countryside and a sense of peace and tranquility.
The Sanctuary of Pietrina is a lovely country church that stands on the remains of what once was the ancient castle of the Pietra. Beside the church is a scenic area where you can see in the distance Volterra and if the days are particularly clear, you can also see the sea.

The Church of San Vivaldo, is located on the site where in an ancient time there was the church of Santa Maria a Camporena and a chestnut tree in which, on 1 May 1320 was found dead Vivaldo Stricchi.
What is now possible to see, is the result of an extension of the original church, carried out between 1326 and 1355 and consecrated 30 November 1416 (or 1410) by Bishop Franciscan Fra Antonio da Prato.
The following video shows the exterior of the church with the “loggia”, typical architectural element of Franciscan churches. Inside – with a single aisle – is enriched with paintings and terracotta statues and holds the relics of St. Vivaldo. At the half of the church is the chapel which corresponds to the ancient church of Santa Maria a Camporena.