Ancient tales between walls and mysteries
Grosseto and its surrounding area are home to a wealth of stories that have been handed down for centuries, suspended between reality and legend. These tales originated within the walls of the Medici city, in the fog-shrouded countryside, along the windswept coast, and in the hilltop villages that dot the Maremma.
The brigand Tiburzi
The brigand Tiburzi (Domenico Tiburzi), known as Domenichino, is undoubtedly the most famous exponent… Read moreRead more The brigand Tiburzi
La Bella Marsilia and the Tower of Cala di Forno
In the wild heart of the Maremma Natural Park, where the scents of the… Read moreRead more La Bella Marsilia and the Tower of Cala di Forno
San Galgano and the Sword in the Stone: a journey between history and legend
About an hour’s drive from Marina di Grosseto, among the gentle hills of the… Read moreRead more San Galgano and the Sword in the Stone: a journey between history and legend
A dive into the history of Marina di Grosseto: salt pans, pine forest, and Forte San Rocco
The Salt Pans: the white gold of the Maremma In the past, Marina di… Read moreRead more A dive into the history of Marina di Grosseto: salt pans, pine forest, and Forte San Rocco
Forte San Rocco: Sentinel of the Sea
Built in 1788 at the request of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Pietro Leopoldo,… Read moreRead more Forte San Rocco: Sentinel of the Sea
The Witch of Tirli
And some of the village elders swear: “She was not evil. She was simply… Read moreRead more The Witch of Tirli