The best road cycling routes around Parco interprovinciale di Montioni

A historic residence dating back to the year 1000, transformed into a luxurious period residence. More historical information and details on stays can be found on the Castello Magona website.

The Archaeological Museum is housed in the ancient Palazzo del Podestà (1225), which overlooks the Piazza del Duomo of Massa Marittima. The collection is organized into sections, ordered chronologically from the lower paleolithic to the etruscan age; the main piece of the prehistoric collection is the eneolithic statue-stele of Vado all’Arancio, the only find of its type in Maremma; the etruscan finds come mainly from excavations carried out at the village of Lago dell’Accesa, they are mainly kitchenware, loom weights, fishing weights and bricks; also present are the funerary trousseaux found in the necropolises, especially pottery (figulina clay and bucchero), bronze fibulae, iron pot stands, iron and bronze weapons. On the ground floor, an educational section is set up with a life-size reconstruction of typical caves: a paleolithic and an eneolithic one. Guided tours and educational activities, organization of cultural events and film screenings are available.

The Palazzo Comunale of Massa Marittima, located in Piazza Garibaldi, is an imposing 13th-14th century travertine building, the hub of medieval Tuscan power. The complex, characterized by three floors of mullioned windows and 19th-century battlements, combines the 14th-century Torre del Bargello (formerly Biserno) with the Sienese Gothic central body. The facade features the Medici coat of arms and a 15th-century bas-relief. Travertine structure composed of several blocks, with the Torre del Bargello (13th century) and the Gothic central body (14th century). It features the Medici coat of arms (1555), a bas-relief by Urbano da Cortona (15th century), and commemorative plaques of Giuseppe Garibaldi. It houses the Cappella dei Priori (frescoed in 1525, now the Mayor's office) and Igor Mitoraj's sculpture "Icarus" in the atrium.

The Strada Provinciale 19 (SP19) is about 10 km long. The route is direct and scenic, immersed in the Tuscan countryside and easily passable by car or bus. Beware 🚫 though, the road is narrow, winding and busy, therefore dangerous for us cyclists.

Campiglia Marittima is a charming medieval village located in the heart of Val di Cornia, in the province of Livorno, along the Etruscan Coast and just a few kilometers from the sea. With its approximately 13,000 inhabitants, Campiglia Marittima offers an authentic and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for those seeking a unique experience in the Tuscan countryside, with a combination of history, nature, and relaxation. Perched on a hill, Campiglia Marittima offers breathtaking views that stretch to the sea, and is an ideal base for discovering the wonders of the surrounding territory.

Massa Marittima stands proudly enclosed within a well-preserved city wall. It is a town that has received the Orange Flag from the Touring Club and is rich in medieval artistic testimonies, even though its origins are probably Etruscan. The small streets that cross the hill lead to a magical place where the harmony of the lines amazes, surprises, and invites contemplation. The history of Massa Marittima is closely linked to the silver, copper, and pyrite mines of the Colline Metallifere, exploited since the early metal ages and then especially in the Etruscan and medieval periods.

The Church of San Giusto is the guardian of millennia-old stories and a timeless charm. A majestic church, whose origins date back to between the 9th and 12th centuries, located next to the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, it is not only a sacred building, but a piece of history can be found in every corner. Named after San Giusto, bishop of Volterra, its origins are linked to the legend of the African exiled bishops, San Giusto, San Cerbone, San Fiorenzo, and San Regolo, who landed in the Val di Cornia in the 6th century, leaving an indelible mark throughout the valley. It is no coincidence, in fact, that San Fiorenzo is the patron saint of Campiglia Marittima and the Cathedral of Massa Marittima is dedicated to San Cerbone. The gabled façade, the evocative portal, and the quatrefoil rose window, with its black and white band decoration, are hallmarks of the Tuscan Romanesque style.

Church of the Madonna di sopra la Porta, located in the medieval village of Suvereto, in the province of Livorno. The church was built in 1480 and expanded in 1772 to commemorate a miraculous event that saved the inhabitants from a violent flood. According to history, during the flood, the heavy gates of the village inexplicably opened inward, allowing the water to flow out and saving the community. The relief lunette over the main portal, depicting the Blessing Redeemer, is attributed to Vittor Ghiberti.