Guidebook

A blog about the Maremma, what to see, and its history.

Bolsena

The medieval town of Bolsena is on the northern lake shore of Lago di Bolsena, east of...

Casa Terra and Casa Blu are especially suitable as an artists or writers retreat,...

Capalbio's origins are ancient, with Bronze Age tombs in the area, but is first...

Monte Amiata is the highest extinct volcano in Italy, and home of the largest beech tree...

Autumn days are mild and quiet, with clear skies, fresh air, and crisp evenings. We have...

According to legend Lago di Vico was created by Hercules wielding his hammer . It's a...

Civita di Bagnoregio is one of the more extraordinary sites in Italy, perched on an...

The windows and doors of Casa Terra open onto a wide open patio covered by grapevines in...

The view from the ruins of the hermitage of the 19th century preacher and prophet,...

A last lingering view of our favorite beach this year, Le Viste on Argentario, just past...

Casa Capalbio is two apartments, Casa Terra on the ground floor and Casa Blu on the...

Corso Italia is the main shopping street, pedestrian only, in Orbetello. Park just...