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

Manciano

Manciano is a lovely medieval town just north of Capalbio with an extraordinary history...

In the heart of Capalbio's old town is the Rocca Aldobrandesca fortress, build in the...

Lago di Bolsena is a great day trip when you want to escape the beach; Italy's largest...

Sunset on the beach at Chiarone, looking north towards Ansedonia and the promotory of...

We are definitely seeing the effect of what's called the "shoulder season," where the...

The two great fortifications on Argentario are Forte Filippo overlooking and protecting...

One of the more remarkable things you can do in Capalbio is visit the Tarot Garden, the...

The western and southern coastline of Argentario are spectacular, with fabulous view...

The Feniglia nature reserve is one of the prettiest areas in the region, a protected...

An extraordinary view from the highest summit of the Uccellina mountains in the Maremma...

If you want to blow all your money on a fancy restaurant in Capalbio, this is the place...

Not the first thing you might think of doing this summer, but the ancient Etruscan road...