 These churches contain medieval frescoes, paintings and icons.Local legend has it that Merlin, the enchanter associated with the Arthurian cycle, lived in a cave in San Lorenzo, a village between Arcidosso and neighbouring Castel del Piano.The municipality is formed by the municipal seat of Arcidosso and the villages ("frazioni") of Bagnoli, Montelaterone, Le Macchie, Salaiola, San Lorenzo, Stribugliano and Zancona.