Grosseto town is an enchanting commune in the heart of the Maremma area in southern Tuscany. Located only 14 kilometres from the coast, Grosseto is a big town with lots of cultural activities and attractions to entertain tourists. It’s situated on a flat plain and is filled with an interesting collection of religious civil and military buildings. A hexagonal wall envelops the historic centre of Grosseto.
Choose from a beautiful range of villas in the Grosseto area where you can spend a few days exploring all the treasures this southern part of Tuscany has to offer!
Choose from a beautiful range of villas in the Grosseto area where you can spend a few days exploring all the treasures this southern part of Tuscany has to offer!
They were originally commissioned to be built by Francesco I de Medici in 1574 and took 19 years to complete! Visit the striking Cathedral of Grosseto of which the exterior is built with black and white marble. Its interior is filled with magnificent sculpture and artworks.
Walk around the majestic Palazzo Aldobrandeschi which was the lavish home of the rich and powerful Aldobrandeschi family. This large old building is located in Piazza Dante.
Many other beautiful palaces and churches are dotted through Grosseto town which would make for a fascinating and artistic tour during your stay here.
Other places of interest in the locality around Grosseto include the Etruscan site of Roselle and the Granducal Villa of Alberese which was built in the 15th century by the Knights Hospitaller.
Walk around the majestic Palazzo Aldobrandeschi which was the lavish home of the rich and powerful Aldobrandeschi family. This large old building is located in Piazza Dante.
Many other beautiful palaces and churches are dotted through Grosseto town which would make for a fascinating and artistic tour during your stay here.
Other places of interest in the locality around Grosseto include the Etruscan site of Roselle and the Granducal Villa of Alberese which was built in the 15th century by the Knights Hospitaller.
Taste the delicious food of Grosseto including a savoury bread here called Schiaccia alla Pala. It’s a tasty oven baked bread with onions and anchovies.
Savour it along with a local soup called Acquacotta made with broccoli, cabbage, beans, artichokes, dandelion flower and other foraged ingredients.
Come and explore the magnificent town of Grosseto for yourself on your next exciting vacation to Tuscany!
Savour it along with a local soup called Acquacotta made with broccoli, cabbage, beans, artichokes, dandelion flower and other foraged ingredients.
Come and explore the magnificent town of Grosseto for yourself on your next exciting vacation to Tuscany!
Photo credits
picture 1: Attilios / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Waugsberg / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Matteo Vinattieri / CC BY 1.0
picture 1: Attilios / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Waugsberg / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Matteo Vinattieri / CC BY 1.0
