Santa Fiora

Collection title

Geo & Geo

ID

RAI00382

Source

RAI (IT)

First broadcast date

04/03/2008

Production year

2008

Abstract

Documentary presenting the natural and historical richness of Santa Fiora, a village located on the slopes of Monte Amiata, in Tuscany. The history of the town dates back to the ninth century, and its present appearance is virtually unchanged since the twelfth century. The region also has cinnabar mines. Interviews with former miners who tell their daily work. Views of the various monuments of Santa Fiora: the palace of the Count,the City Hall and its tower, the church of Santa Flora and Lucille with works of Andrea della Robbia. Views of abandoned mines.

Type

video

Production companies

• RAI - Own production

Broadcaster

RAI - RAI Tre

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Geography and landscapes

Secondary themes

• Historical heritages / Latin and oriental christendom

Credits / Cast

• Vergine Emmanuel - Author of original work
• Prezioso Francesco - Author of original work
• Spanu Sergio - Author of original work

Period of events

• From 500 to 1000

Map locations

• Italy - Centre - Santa Fiora

Original language

Italian

Media running time

10m46