The Medieval village of Larciano

The village of Larciano rises in a scenic position from where it is possible to enjoy the wonderful natural scenery of the valleys below.

In the very heart of its historic centre rises the Saint Sylvester Church, that is one of the most ancient buildings of the territory.

It was built during the Roman Age and was consecrated just after the IV-th century, taking its actual name.

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Among the numerous art works that the religious building saves there are the fine serene stone-made altars that decorated the walls of the single aisle and a valuable fresco painted by Bartolomeo Valiani (1793-1858) portraying a "Saint Sylvester baptizing Constantine".

Close to the Saint Sylvester Church there is the "Canonical" building, that is a palace once used to host the Podestàs. On its facade it is possible to admire some noble majolica-made and serene stone-made ensigns representing all the podestàs who governed Larciano over the time.