Palazzone on the traditional way to Rome, was a sort of commercial propagation of the near Castle of Fighine.
The Castle, today of private ownership, it has origins medieval that goes up again around the year 1000. Placed in good strategic position, it is mentioned for the first time in relationship to the Parish of Saint Maria "de Fighine", under the marquis Gottifredo of 1058. The suburb around the Castle is visitable and offers a yearning medieval atmosphere: to visit, the ancient Church of San Michele Arcangelo recently restored.
The name of Palazzone finds again him beginning from 1564, when Fighine was contended between Florence and Siena. The small center develops around the Church Of Santa Maria Assunta of 1564. Externally, three doors of entry and a rose window over the most greater portal. To the inside the choir that goes up again to 1472. The bell tower was built in 1805.
Every year, in the month of June, we have the "Festa del vino" dedicated to the wine and the local products of the territory of Palazzone
Here are some of the traditional dishes that can be tasted in the restaurants during the "Festa del vino".