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Region Grosseto (Maremma)

ON HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE GROSSETO

Grosseto, "Maremma" of Tuscany

The province of Grosseto (abbreviated GR) is the southernmost of the ten provinces of the Italian region of Tuscany. Capital is the city of Grosseto. The county measures 4030 km ² and has 140,000 inhabitants, of which about half live in the capital.
To the Tyrrhenian Sea border province of Grosseto consists of gently rolling Maremma region (also a national park) where the capital is the center, and an eastern, more hilly area. Until the province are also some islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, namely Formiche di Grosseto, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri, and the Monte Argentario peninsula. The province is crossed by the 160 kilometer long river Ombrone.
Grosseto provinces adjacent to the Tuscan Pisa, Livorno, Siena and Viterbo province belonging to the Lazio region.
Other important places in the province are Follonica, Orbetello, Massa Marittima and Pitigliano.

Grosseto is a town in the Italian region of Tuscany, about 150 kilometer northwest of Rome. It is also the capital of the province.
Grosseto has about 80,000 inhabitants and is the heart of the Maremma region. The city is located 12 km from the Tyrrhenian coast. The city, which in 1138 became bishop seat and then developed into the heart of the Maremma, has a hexagonal walled city center. The city also houses an archaeological museum, with many finds of Etruscan origin.

ATTRACTIONS

The cathedral from the 12th century.

Le mura Medicea The city wall from the 16th century
The Museo Civico Archeologico e d'Arte della Maremma, which includes Roman and Etruscan art
North of the city lies the ancient city of Roselle, here are many remains from the Etruscan and Roman period found.

Famous spas
The Maremma is a unique region in terms of landscape and atmosphere: the beautiful countryside and beaches for many years that the European Blue Flag for its clean sea may introduce the service offered and make the Maremma the ideal choice for your vacation in the outdoors: the modern and cosmopolitan cities Follonica and Punta Ala, the pine forests of the ancient sea fortress Rocca Mare and Castiglione della Pescaia.

Monte Argentario

This peninsula is the ideal holiday resort for rich Italians. During the holiday months it is buzzing. It is impossible to Porto S. Stefano finding a parking space. You can do a port in that boat to Isola del Giglio. In the second city of Monte Argentario, Porto Ercole is it quieter and more pleasant weather. In the middle peninsula is the town of Orbetello. With many nice shops and terraces has a cozy atmosphere.

PARCO NATURALE DELLA MAREMMA

The Maremma is more natural to offer! The National Park of Maremma stretches along both sides of the Uccellina Mountains. The Maremma is in the summer and dry in the winter cold and damp. The swampy area was very long, to Mussolini during the famous battle of the former soldiers mobilized for grain to drain the swamp. The Parco Naturale della Maremma is a protected wetland area only if accompanied by a guide to visitors. Alberese is the ideal starting point for the park to visit. Pull your foot through the park, but if you are over 14 years may also be a horse. That has been for centuries the ideal method in swampy areas. You can also explore the park a rented bicycle along a road that leads all the way down to Marina di Grosseto. The chance that you will go wild boar or buffalo, is very small. Marina di Grosetto for many Italian beach par excellence. The beach is free to enter, narrow strip and is characterized by real tree trunks and branches. A recommended trip, especially very popular with children.

THE "OTHER TUSCANY

Those who choose this region, implies in particular the sea and the beach. Yet this is a quiet area and little known in the fashionable beach-goer. But you can do in this area also some culture!
The Maremma Tuscany is another with very different views from the copses in the area of the steep Scansano Argentario peninsula. The Maremma since the draining of the marshes a fertile region. This region was ravaged by malaria, so it is not fully developed and the enthusiast can own place in Tuscany are still paying little perch on the nab.

MASSA MARITTIMA

This is undoubtedly one of the most historic cities. The city is situated on a hill 380 meter above sea level. Already in the Prehistory this hill was inhabited. The Etruscans and Romans won here metallic materials. After the fourteenth century when malaria broke out again, the city remained uninhabited for centuries. This was well preserved medieval character. On the Piazza Garibaldi, the Duomo S. Cerbón (still worth a visit) and some Palazzi: the Palazzo Comunale and the Praetorian Palace (archaeological museum).

SCANSANO

This small village, situated on a hill, seems hardly changed over the centuries. The square is hardly suitable for traffic. The board of Grosseto took refuge here at the peak of the malaria epidemic because the upper village wanted to escape the mosquitoes. Scansano in itself is very beautiful and is also a good base for exploring the region.

CASTIGLIONE DELLA PESCAIA

A beautiful coastal town where tourism is very noticeable presence. Yet there is the historical center in a pleasant atmosphere. Lovers of fresh fish? Every day the fishermen sailing from here and bring at the end of the afternoon everything fresh to this country you can buy fresh.

PITIGLIANO

If you visit the Maremma, Pitigliano sure you can not skip. The village has a fascinating cityscape: it seems that the houses in the yellow-red volcanic tuff are grown. At first sight it is difficult to see whether a window of a building or go to one of the many burial chambers in the rocks. The latter must now, according to their location-as storage for grain or wine.

Pitigliano The surface looks like a medieval dream city. Winding streets, small sheltered passages, sixteenth-century aqueduct and a palace, ... Would add that all is not overwhelmed by tourism and you will understand why Pitigliano so great. The Jewish community of Pitigliano is almost unique in this region. In 1599 they were even built a synagogue, you can still go visit.

A few miles are some villages that are also worth visiting: Sovana and Sorano. On the road to these villages you will discover Etruscan tombs.

SATURNIA

Spontaneously from the earth, hot sulfur springs. For people with symptoms such as Rheumatism, exceem often has a healing effect. It really does not smell fresh but it is delicious.

MONTE AMIATA

The Monte Amiata with its 1738 meter is the third highest mountain and only volcano in Tuscany. The many forts there are the silent witnesses of the Middle Ages. The fascinating nature with all its animals you can discover the best in the Parco del Monte Amiata Faunistico. The guide walks through the beautiful surroundings, where your animals like foxes, badgers, wild boars, hares, stone martens and weasels may encounter in their natural environment. We live about 120 species of wild animals in this park, dogs are not allowed.

Definitely worth a visit is the Monastery of San Salvatore. The villages of Castel del Piano, Arcidosso, Montegiovi and Santa Fiora are very nice. The Monte Amiata and the surrounding beauties you can easily engage a whole day!

Square metres : 4030 km²
Inhabitants : 140000