by wheeleran | Nov 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
The castle on the hill overlooking the tiny village of Montemassi north of Grosetto, built by the Aldobrandeschi family around 1000 AD and almost constantly besieged by Siena, who could not, ever, control the rebellious locals, who refused to be ruled by anyone until...
by wheeleran | Nov 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
The mountain region and nature reserve of Monte Amiata north east of Capalbio is incredibly beautiful, with the largest beech tree forest in Europe, spruce, fir, chestnut, and pine trees, and miles of hiking trails, nature walks, and bike paths. In winter it is wild,...
by wheeleran | Nov 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Massa Marittima is an ancient historical town north of Grosetto, inhabited since prehistoric times, from the Palaeolithic to the Bronze Age, then a series of Etruscan settlements recorded in the region from the ninth to the fifth century BC, but not listed in any...
by wheeleran | Nov 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
The wild and rocky western coastline of Argentario looking out towards the islands of Giglio and Giannutri further west. It’s inaccessible in parts, heavily wooded and stony, and dotted with gorgeous inlets and coves and small gated communites and secluded...
by wheeleran | Nov 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The hills and plains of the Maremma were rich farmland for the Etruscans, who build drainage and irrigation canals and farmed grains, cereal, fruits, vegetables and olives. The conquering Romans built luxurious villas for the nobility, and large farms, groves, and...
