A Guide to Grosseto

The largest town in the Tuscan Maremma region, the town is a commercial and administrative centre with an interesting mix of old and modern architecture. Inside the city walls is the old historical town with a statue of Leopoldo II in the main square, built in honor of his great developments of the town. The tourist attractions include: the Civic Natural History Museum, the Archaeological Museum , the Museum of Sacred Art, the church of San Francesco, and for those wishing for a peaceful place to enjoy the Tuscan landscapes away from the cities busy life you can find well kept public gardens in the turrets of the walls.

A satisfying walk around the whole walls is a rewarding way to gain a feel for Grosseto. The numerous celebrations and fairs around the city demonstrate the town’s traditions from its delicious gnocci to the famous oil of the region. Other events include the Primavera Maremmana, Salto della Contessa, Rincorsa di St Lorenzo (the towns patron saint), the Fiera del Madonnino, the Torneo dei Butteri, and the Raduno dei Maggerini.