Fortezza e Palazzo Orsini
Pitigliano
Palazzo Orsini was built by the Counts Aldobrandeschi of Savona, but after an combined marriage, it became owned by the Counts Orsini, from which it retained its name. The construction dates back to the twelfth century but around the fifteenth century it was modified many times, losing its original form.
Necropoli di Poggio Buco
Pitigliano
The tombs of the necropolis of Poggio Buco have different constructions. The oldest are dated to the 8th century BC and have only a pit dug into the tuff, while those that date back to the middle of the 7th century BC are chamber dug into the tufa rock, of the same period also date back to the larger chamber tombs. Today it is only possible to visit the room tombs. Most of the finds found are Etruscan-Corinthian ceramics.
Castell'Araldo ruderi o Castellaraldo
Marta
(25 Km)
It is located in the part of the left bank of the river from which the resort also takes its name. Its position makes us understand that the purpose for which it was built was purely defensive and strategic, especially because we could control the area and the neighboring traffic. The construction has changed several times to different personalities and religious orders.
Torre dell'Orologio
Marta
(23 Km)
The clock tower was built during the earlier era that belongs to the twelfth century. Following some studies, we came to think that the tower was built above the ruins of the ancient city of Bisenzio. Over the years, the building was restored a few times and in 1323 it underwent a restoration wanted by Pope John. The building has an octagonal structure, 21 meters high and represents the symbol of the city.
Museo Archeologico
Scansano
(28 Km)
The Archaeological Museum of Scansano was inaugurated in 2001 and preserves archaeological finds from the ancient age found in the Albegna Valley and finds from the Etruscan town of Ghiaccio Forte. The Museum welcomes materials from the excavations carried out by the Archaeological Superintendence of Tuscany and also the sections related to the production of wines of Southern Tuscany.
Centro di Documentazione dell'Area Archeologica di Sovana
Sorano
(6 Km)
The Documentation Center for the Archaeological Area of Sovana is located in Palazzo Pretorio. Inside there are archaeological finds and reconstructive models referring to the excavations of the necropolis of San Sebastiano and the tomb of Ildebranda, illustrated thanks to some panels.
Museo del Medioevo e del Rinascimento
Sorano
(6 Km)
The Museum of the Middle Ages and Renaissance is located in the interiors of the fourteenth-century fortress of the Orsini. Medieval and Renaissance ceramic materials are on display and there are also frescoes from the sixteenth-century period. Among the ceramics are interesting some glazed windows dating from the 16th to the 18th century found in medieval wells also called “butti”.
Museo della Basilica Santuario
Grotte di Castro
(16 Km)
The Museum of the Basilica Sanctuary is located in the basement of the Basilica Maria Santissima del Suffrage. In it are collected sacred furnishings that date from the 15th to the 18th century. There are also archaeological, protohistorical, and Etruscan finds that have been found in the area. Of particular interest is a reliquary of the fifteenth century.
Museo Civico Archeologico e delle Tradizioni Popolari
Grotte di Castro
(17 Km)
The Civic Museum of Archaeological and Popular Traditions is located on the two lower floors of the Palazzo del Podestà. It welcomes various archaeological and popular tradition materials that document the history of Grotte di Castro. Great interest is the archaeological section with bucchero vases and spear heads coming from the necropolis of the territory.
Parco Museo Minerario
Abbadia San Salvatore
(27 Km)
The Mining Museum of Abbadia San Salvatore consists of five rooms of which: Room 1 composed of Geology, Room 2 with Amiata and Mercury, Room 3 with the history of the Abbadia S.Salvatore mine, the Room 4 with drawings, objects and more, and to finish room 5 with other activities.
Museo del Fiore
Acquapendente
(23 Km)
The Flower Museum is located inside the Monte Rufeno nature reserve. It offers a variety of exhibition routes to be able to discover the beauties that nature gives to the territory. A rich journey into the world of flowers, animals and man.
Castello di Civitella (ruderi)
Arlena di Castro
(23 Km)
The Castle is located near the big lake, Monticolo. It was built in the 19th century by its only German owner, Josef von Zastrow. The structure is composed of medieval elements: windows and staircases with pointed arch and lace decorations. At the beginning of the 20th century it became the property of the Municipality
Borgo di Montemerano
Manciano
(14 Km)
Castello e Torre panoramica
Manciano
(14 Km)
Necropoli Sovana
Sorano
(4 Km)
The Necropolis of Sovana extends for about one and a half kilometers in the hills north of the Calesine stream. It is represented by a considerable number of tombs facing the colonnade where that of Pula and Ildebranda stand out. The Necropolis is divided into several sectors that include the Via Cava or del Cavone, Poggio Felceto, Poggio Stanziale and others along the Folonia stream.
Castello di Montorgiali
Scansano
(33 Km)
The Castle of Montorgiali was built during the twelfth century at the behest of the family of the homonymous accounts, vassals of the Aldobrandeschi family. The complex has historical references dating back to 1188 from a bubble of Pope Clement III directed to the Bishop of Grosseto. The Montorgiali family sold the Castle to the Republic of Siena in 1378 after having sided against the branch of Santa Fiora. The structure of the Castle consists of several buildings leaning among themselves.
Porta Grossetana
Scansano
(28 Km)
Porta Grossetana is thought to date back to the sixteenth century. It was part of a complex that allowed entry into the city by crossing a moat first. The façade also featured the coat of arms of the noble family.
Castello di Montepò
Scansano
(28 Km)
Historical news of the Castle of Montepò dates back to 1188, found in a bubble by Pope Clement III. The building was entirely rebuilt by the Lords of Cotton in the fourteenth century and around 1378 it passed under the control of Siena and the Sergardi family. During the Renaissance era it was transformed into a fortified farm. The structure has a semi-regular quadrilateral shape flanked by four corner towers that originally had a defensive function.
Torre dell'Orologio e Masso Leopoldino
Sorano
(6 Km)
The Leopoldino Boulder was a fortified structure located in the historic center of Sorano and represented one of the defence fortifications of the Tufo Area. Called Rocca Vecchia, it also included the Clock Tower. It also served as a shelter for the population during enemy sieges. The Tower has a square plan with battlements on the top and below the crowning is the clock that gives its name.
Rocca Orsini
Sorano
(6 Km)
The Orsini Fortress was built during the twelfth century as an Aldobrandesca fortress. In the thirteenth century it was acquired by the Orsini family who used it as one of their most important residences. During the annexation of Sorano to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, the Fortress was transformed into the Medici military center. Currently in the building there is the Museum of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Rocca degli Ottieri
Sorano
(12 Km)
The Fortress dates back to the fifteenth century and was built by the Ottieri family in the locality of Castell' Ottieri. The structure was built around a 12th century tower built by the Aldobrandeschi. During the eighteenth century the building went under the management of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, a period when the structure underwent a heavy decline. The external parts covered in tuff flaret and three gentle coats of arms located in the wall leaning on the left side of the tower are still visible.
Castello di Vitozza
Sorano
(6 Km)
The Castle of Vitozza was built in 1572 by Niccolò IV Orsini. The building has a rectangular shape with a bell tower. Currently, the castle is in poor condition and there are only a few ruins left.
Castello di Montorio
Sorano
(14 Km)
The Castle of Montorio was built in the Middle Ages and was the property of the noble Aldobrandeschi family. During the thirteenth century the structure was sold to the Ottieri and in the fifteenth century it passed into management to the Republic of Siena. The complex is articulated by walls covered in tuff basins and there is also a circular tower located in the southeastern part of the walls. In the post-seventeenth century, the Castle was transformed into a fortified farm.
Roccaccia di Montevitozzo ruderi
Sorano
(11 Km)
The only traces, in the present day, of the Rocca di Montevitozzo are the ruins, which dominate in the large part of the local territory and a square section that was supposed to be a watchtower. Parts of a double wall are still visible. The Fortress is also called the Roccaccia.