22 November 2024
In the 13th century was drafted in Massa Marittima one of the first mining codes in Europe . The “Ordinamenta super arte rameriae et argenteriae civitatis […]
16 November 2024
In 2003, Massa Marittima awarded Igor Mitoraj honorary citizenship during an exhibition of sculptures created by the Polish master in Piazza Garibaldi, at the foot of […]
16 November 2024
On May 27, 1991, Mother Teresa of Calcutta spoke to the people of Massa Marittima. In San Cerbone’s Cathedral churchyard, you can admire the plaque placed […]
15 November 2024
At the top of Corso della Libertà, you can admire the 14th-century palace where, in 1380, Bernardino degli Albizzeschi was born, better known as Saint Bernardino […]
9 November 2024
It is one of the most beautiful squares in Tuscany. This wonderful medieval star-shaped square is called Piazza Garibaldi, a sort of open-air theatre surrounded by […]
9 November 2024
OPENING HOURS Daily : 8 am – 6 pm – Till 7 pm in the winter. Sundays and bank holidays – 8 am – 7:00 pm […]
9 November 2024
The building consists of three pointed archesas as well as many basins, once containing water. The structure had two main functions: it was used as […]
5 November 2024
Walking down Via della Libertà, known as ‘Il Corso’ by the locals of Massa, with the majestic Cathedral behind it, it’s worth wandering through the charming […]
1 November 2024
The first fossil of Oreopithecus bambolii, a monkey that lived during the Miocene between 7 and 9 million years ago in our region, is a jawbone […]
27 September 2024
Between 23 and 29 September 2024, the artistic residency of the Brera Academy of Fine Arts was renewed in Massa Marittima, whose students will be joined […]
22 September 2024
The mineralogical group B. Lotti, founded in 1975 by a group of technicians, miners, mineralogy and geology experts, professors, researchers and collectors, organises – usually on […]
28 August 2024
Il Gotto, in collaboration with the Macelleria Falchi and the terziere di Cittanova, is organising a great end-of-summer party with music, good food and drinks. The […]
4 July 2024
On Thursday 18 July at 21:15, the Banda Larga will perform at the Portale delle Arti, behind the municipal library. Free admission
20 June 2024
Once again this year the customary appointment with “Ancora Accesa” returns, a series of sustainability events that will immerse you in the magical landscape of the […]
5 June 2024
On Saturday 8 June, at 6:00 pm, the painting exhibition of Markus Buhlmann, known as Marko delle Colline, will be opened at the Gallery Spazio Grafico. […]
20 January 2024
Acquired in 2019 by the Italo-Swiss Burkard family, Tenuta il Tesoro, located just a few kilometres from Massa Marittima, covers an area of approximately 115 hectares […]
4 January 2024
The Natural Shopping Center of Massa Marittima stands out for its wide selection of shops, each dedicated to offering a variety of high-quality items, thus satisfying […]
15 November 2023
Once you cross Piazza Garibaldi, keeping the cathedral behind you, you will walk through Corso della Libertà. Here, on the left side you will find this […]
15 November 2023
This impressive structure faces the Council Building and was built in the XIII century. Its most interesting trait is the wide balcony bounded on two […]
15 November 2023
The Church was founded around the first half of the ‘200 by San Francesco, who used to live in Massa Marittima in those years to establish a first core […]
15 November 2023
Also known as the Justice Palace or The Magistrate Palace, it overlooks Piazza Garibaldi and was built around the first half of the XIII century, after Massa Marittima […]
15 November 2023
The Church was built at the end of the XV century but at the beginning of the XVIII c. it was used as stables; afterwards the […]
15 November 2023
It was built in 1835 to replace the pre-existing Church in San Lorenzo previously demolished. It is made of travertine in Neo-renaissance style with its squared […]
15 November 2023
This fourteenth-century building, located at the top of Corso della Libertà, is the birthplace of Bernardino degli Albizzeschi, also known as San Bernardino from Siena. He […]
15 November 2023
15:00 Tournament on Piazza Garibaldi of the junior crossbow competitiors 16:30 Piazza Cavour towards the cathedral: the march in traditional costumes 17:00 Holy mess in honour […]
15 November 2023
Climbing up through via Moncini, you will eventually find in front of you the impressive Silici Gate. From here you can access Cittanuova (literally “New Town”), […]
15 November 2023
Despite the patron saint being Saint Assunta, everybody in Prata reveres the Madonna of the Graces, also known as “Madonna of the Canal” (the name coming […]
15 November 2023
The building is on Corso Diaz, the main street of the medieval neighbourhood “Cittanuova”. It was built in 1299 to replace the pre-existing Church of San […]
15 November 2023
This traditional fair takes place every year around 1st September in Ghirlanda: the local farmers show their cattle and animals and compete for the “best animal” […]
15 November 2023
It took 5 years to complete this church (1247-1252), built by the will of the Podestà. Back then this was the only church in Cittanuova, until […]
15 November 2023
It is a traditional festival based on a medieval game and takes place twice a year: regularly on the 4th Sunday of May, and on 14 […]
15 November 2023
The building lies next to the Candeliere Tower, in the medieval neighbourhood called Cittanuova (the New City). It was built in the fifteenth century and, as […]
15 November 2023
“Life is too short to drink mediocre wines.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Wine plays a key role in tuscan cuisine: mainly red, the vineyards can be […]
15 November 2023
You can find this garden walking through via Norma Parenti, in the medieval neighbourhood called Borgo; a small lane named via Maremma leads to this enchanted […]
15 November 2023
Together with wine, olive oil is the main typical product that Tuscany is proud of and it is a the base of the local cuisine. Olive […]
15 November 2023
Massa Marittima and its surroundings are part of the Tuscan Mining Geopark (Geoparco delle Colline Metallifere) and are CETS accredited (Sustainable Tourism European Charter) since 2014. […]
15 November 2023
This karstic lake is about 10km far from Massa Marittima and it’s a beautiful spot, particularly suitable for nice walks along the bank, picnics or refreshing […]
15 November 2023
The whole area is provided with a CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) trekking signage system, which helps orientating to enjoy the natural beauties of this region. We recommend […]
15 November 2023
The trail connects some of the over 250 mine shafts of the area, counted by Bernardino Lotti at the end of the XIX century. In the […]
15 November 2023
The region is characterized by the presence of natural caves and galleries that can be visited especially during summer. The GSMM (Speleological Group of Massa Marittima) […]
15 November 2023
It is located just behind the Remembrance Park and it was built up in the XIII century. The building used to be a Franciscan convent until […]
15 November 2023
It is in Piazza XXIV Maggio, at the very end of Corso Diaz, in Cittanuova and it was built in 1924 in memory of the First […]
15 November 2023
It is both a centre of marine environmental education and the headquarter of the Shark Studies Centre, that undertakes research studies in South Africa, Madagascar, Gibuti, […]
15 November 2023
“I have visited many muséums in my life, but none is like this one ! Many unique antique organs are displayed in the museum such as […]
15 November 2023
These springs were built in the XIII century and are located between Massa Marittima and the village of Ghirlanda. The springs used to provide water to the […]
15 November 2023
The building is located in Via Norma Parenti, the main road in the Terziere of Borgo. The facade is characterized by two pointed arches on the […]
15 November 2023
This park is only 10 minutes away from the city centre, in the upper part of Massa Marittima just outside the medieval walls. It is a […]
15 November 2023
It is a medieval construction and it was originally the Lord Vicar’s residence. It was then taken over by the Church and it eventually became Massa […]
15 November 2023
The city walls used to completely surround the city centre in medieval times. They were about 2000 mt. long, built in the XII century and then expanded […]
15 November 2023
It is in a small lane in the city centre that connects Piazza Garibaldi to the medieval neighborhood of Borgo. It reproduces a traditional carpenter studio, […]
15 November 2023
It is only 5 minutes away from the city centre. It was originally a travertine cave and then converted into a museum once the mining activity […]
15 November 2023
The oil mill, which dates back to the late 18th century, remained in operation until after World War II, preserving its original equipment for oil production […]
15 November 2023
Contact the Tourist Office for further details about tasting tours. Download here the list of our local producers. PRODUCER Product +39 (o) APICOLTURA PASQUINELLI GIULIETTA HONEY Loc. […]
15 November 2023
Gastronomy is one of the main elements characterizing the region: the cuisine is simple and rooted in tradition, boasting strong yet honest flavors. For this reason […]
15 November 2023
Passion and experience characterize the tourism sector in Massa Marittima, thanks to its long and consolidated tradition in this field. The area offers a wide range […]
15 November 2023
The Castle of Prata appears for the first time in a document in 1155, when Federico Barbarossa renewed the right of property to a local nobleman. Around […]
15 November 2023
The village was private property of the Company Montecatini (later Montedison and eventually Solmine) until 1976, when it became public ground under the municipality of Massa Marittima. The history […]
15 November 2023
The village, mentioned already in the IX century in Lucca’s Bishopric documents, also appears among the possessions of the powerful Abbey Sestinga. The castle was then bought in […]
15 November 2023
It is at about 3km south of Massa Marittima, following directions to Accesa Lake. It is a typical mining village, developed during the first half of […]
15 November 2023
This small village is about 10km far from Massa Marittima and you can get there also through the mining village of Capanne. At the bottom of […]
15 November 2023
The area used to be a marsh until the end of the XVIII century. Here a rail network was built in 1902: it connected the mines […]
15 November 2023
Cura Nuova is known for its Monteregio vineyards, the DOC wine of Massa Marittima. The area near Gora delle Ferriere, an important waterway for mining activities, was habited […]
15 November 2023
The village is located between Massa Marittima and Follonica, around 10km from the seaside. Its history is linked to the steel industry: the first plant was […]
15 November 2023
It is inside the medieval Lord’s Residence, in Piazza Garibaldi. The museum is organized in two main sections. The prehistorical one on the ground floor shows […]
15 November 2023
This imposing tower and its sienese Fortress stand in the upper part of the medieval city centre, called Cittanuova. The tower was built in 1228 by […]
15 November 2023
The building used to be the Convent of San Pietro all’Orto, in Cittanuova, next to Sant’Agostino Church. The museum hosts pieces of art such as sculptures, […]
15 November 2023
This travertine building was the judiciaries headquarter. It consists in three independent buildings, each one built in a different period: the Biserno Tower on the left […]
15 November 2023
The building was built in the XIII century and stands next to the Lord’s Residence, in Piazza Garibaldi. It was originally a civilian residence owned by […]
15 November 2023
Are you looking for a great horse ride in your holidays? There are several possibilities to do horseback riding in our zone. Just contact us and […]
15 November 2023
Since 1985 the open air opera takes place every year at the beginning of August in Piazza Garibaldi. The Cathedral and its tower on the […]
15 November 2023
Massa Marittima is a paradise for mountainbiking. Everything started with a trail here or there, but soon more and much longer ones have been created. Nowadays […]
15 November 2023
The maremma region is a paradise for roadbikers as it has so many streets with little traffic. You can do tours without being surpassed by cars. […]
15 November 2023
At the Aquarium Mondo Marino (Valpiana / Massa Marittima) every saturday and sunday will be proposed a tour of the nursery and the participation in the […]
15 November 2023
Calici di Stelle – don’t miss this beautiful event for all winelovers and wineexpers in the oldtown of Massa Marittima! All important producers of the region […]
15 November 2023
Ogni anno la sezione fotografica (come altre sezioni nei loro ambiti) organizzava la mostra collettiva dei soci come momento di confronto e di diffusione del linguaggio […]
15 November 2023
Every year the day before the two crossbow shooting competitions (on the fourth Sunday in May and on August 14th), a cheerful dinner […]
15 November 2023
Location: Old town/ Vicolo Porte, Massa Marittima Feedbacks tell that Halloween in Massa Marittima is the best one in Maremma. In the narrow and dark streets […]
15 November 2023
Location: Cassero Senese, Massa Marittima Organisation: Associazione Le Brutte Persone, GRAZIE! A beautiful get together in summer at the castle area of Massa Marittima. Barbecue, drinks, […]
15 November 2023
The association Amici della Musica is active since 1973. They are organising concerts of different constellations. However, there is allways space for the didactical part with […]
15 November 2023
Location: Historic Centre / Vicolo Porte, Massa Marittima In Piazza Garibaldi and throughout the historic centre the magic of Christmas is guaranteed! Throughout the Christmas festivities, […]
15 November 2023
Passion and experience characterize the tourism sector in Massa Marittima, thanks to its long and consolidated tradition in this field. The area offers a wide range […]
15 November 2023
“Massa Kids – Discover Massa Marittima”, is a kind of threasure hunt to get the little ones to discover the city center of Massa Marittima in […]
15 November 2023
From June 22nd till September 7th 2024 come and enjoy an unforgettable trekking with our donkeys . It is an onodidatic workshop for children aged 5 […]
15 November 2023
Hiking to discover the etruscan village of the Accesa Lake, in order to understand what life was like for the first mysterious inhabitants of the Metalliferous […]
15 November 2023
The Azienda Agricola Valentini offers the opportunity to taste its wines in the wine-celler from 10:00 – 12:00 a.m and from 1:30 until 7:30 p.m. The […]
15 November 2023
A mountain-bike tour for families and nature lovers! Departure at 09.30 a.m at the Bike Hotel Podere Giarlinga. Variable route depending on participants’ technical ability: 8/10 […]
15 November 2023
Podere La Pace opens its doors to visitors, offering wine tastings and guided tours of its vineyard and winery. Besides a double organic certification, the […]
15 November 2023
The hike stretches through the green meadows and woods around the Accesa Lake. We will also encounter a series of small waterfalls. The hike continues to […]
15 November 2023
The Piccola Fattoria is located in Valpiana and is an ideal place to spend a relaxing day in contact with nature and animals while savouring typical […]
15 November 2023
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15 November 2023
A small gallery in Via Moncini, in which Mrs. Marie Therese Eckelmans Martin – Belgian by birth and Massetana by adoption – preserves a priceless treasure: […]
15 November 2023
The artisan workshop ‘Carta Marittima’ opens its workshop to teach you how to create unique sheets of marbled paper, papier-mâché objects, or how to make and […]
15 November 2023
Our courses will lead you to discover the secrets of our cuisine, alternating traditional Maremma dishes with Italian recipes that cannot be missing on your table. […]
15 November 2023
Every year Massa Marittima offers a wide range of attractive events. For each event, the detailed programme will be published from time to time. Stay in […]
15 November 2023
Morisfarms Winery is one of the historic wine producers in the Tuscan Maremma located just 10 minutes from the center of Massa Marittima. This family-owned and […]
15 November 2023
La Tenuta il Cicalino, immersa nella magnifica bellezza della Maremma Toscana, si prepara ad accogliere un corso di mosaico unico nel suo genere. Con un totale di 20 […]
14 October 2016
Massa Marittima is not only an authentic treasure chest of art, but also a strategic location. Only 30 minutes by car, you can explore natural landscapes […]