The best road cycling routes around Monticiano

The thermal water springs from the ground at 40° and creates several pools, forming a real little thermal bath.

Chiusdino is an ancient medieval village located in the province of Siena, perched on the Colline Metallifere and overlooking the splendid Val di Merse. It is especially famous for its inseparable bond with the figure of San Galgano and for its proximity to the famous roofless abbey. The historic center preserves a timeless atmosphere, with stone houses and narrow alleys that wind along the slope. It is believed that Galgano Guidotti was born here around 1150. His supposed birthplace is one of the main destinations for those visiting the village.

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.

Massa Marittima is visible from many parts of the plain, because it is built in a dominant position, precisely to see what was happening on the plain

The coast of Follonica is renowned for its Blue Flag beaches, which guarantee clean waters and quality services. The town beach, a stone's throw from the promenade, is ideal for families thanks to its fine sand, shallow waters, and proximity to eateries and green areas.

A truly stunning place both for its nature and landscape and for mountain bike lovers, with many trails for all abilities.

The Accesa area is also extremely significant from an archaeological perspective. Near the lake, in the Macchia del Monte area, numerous excavations were carried out as early as the 1930s, and resumed in the 1980s, bringing to light numerous remains of four Etruscan villages dating from the 9th to the 6th century BC. The buildings of the various settlements, of which only the foundations are visible, are gathered in scattered groups within a rather large area. Given their location, it is hypothesized that these villages were linked to mining, especially copper from the Fenice Capanne and Serrabottini mines. It is also thought that these mining villages were mining outposts that were subordinate to the large center of Vetulonia, to which they supplied raw materials. In addition to the complexes intended for housing and mining, many tombs of various types (pit, pit, circle, and chamber) were also discovered.

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.