{"id":27649,"date":"2024-10-22T15:16:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T13:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dimorestoricheitaliane.it\/?p=27649"},"modified":"2024-11-28T14:18:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T13:18:08","slug":"from-volterra-to-maremma-across-the-etruscan-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dimorestoricheitaliane.it\/en\/from-volterra-to-maremma-across-the-etruscan-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuscany &#8211; From Volterra to Maremma across the Etruscan Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sea, rolling hills, vineyards and archaeological treasures&#8230; This itinerary begins in Volterra and takes us deep into the heart of Tuscany&#8217;s Maremma region, from where we will eventually ascend to the foothills of Mount Amiata, passing through the charming \u2018<strong>Etruscan Coast<\/strong>\u2019, as it is often called. This part of the world has an enviably mild climate for most of the year and is pleasantly temperate even in winter, provided the Maestrale winds don\u2019t blow too strongly. Immersed in a landscape of maritime pines, olive groves and cypress trees \u2013 as immortalised by Giosu\u00e8 Carducci\u2019s iconic \u2018San Guido\u2019 poem in his <em>\u2018Rime Nuove\u2019 <\/em>collection \u2013 this route will also guide you through a multiplication of vineyards in Bolgheri and Grosseto, where internationally celebrated wines are produced. Travelling at a leisurely pace, you will find yourselves bathed in a unique light that softens the rugged features of the Tuscan landscape and highlights its harmonious beauty. On the horizon, you will be able to catch glimpses of some of the larger islands of the archipelago, first Elba and then Giglio, before discovering the stunning Argentario promontory, which you will bypass via Grosseto just before reaching the Amiata slopes. The ancient volcano is now best known for the autumnal fruits it offers, from mushrooms to geographically protected GPI chestnuts. It goes without saying that this is a magnificent trip, as it combines visits to historical homes with stops at prestigious wineries, memorable dining experiences and opportunities to purchase local specialities and handcrafted items made by Tuscany&#8217;s finest artisans. Buckle up, and let the tour begin!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comune.volterra.pi.it\/#_blank\">Volterra<\/a> is a walled town with about ten thousand residents, but its historical and artistic legacy rivals that of a much larger city. The Etruscans, who lived here as early as the 7th century BC, have left quite a legacy behind them, with significant landmarks such as the Porta all\u2019Arco and Porta Diana, while the Romans contributed a theatre, which is still used for performances during the summer season. The medieval period bequeathed us the Palazzo dei Priori and tower houses, while nearby there are religious buildings like the Duomo, the Baptistery and the Santa Maria Hospital. For lovers of Etruscan art, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museivaldicecina.it\/uk\/museo_guarnacci_volterra.php\">Guarnacci Museum<\/a> is a must-see, as it houses the most extensive collection of Etruscan urns in the world. The Civic Art Gallery at Palazzo Minucci-Solaini showcases valuable paintings, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museivaldicecina.it\/uk\/ecomuseo_alabastro.php\">Alabaster Museum<\/a> is dedicated to the town\u2019s ancient alabaster craft, Volterra being famously dubbed by Gabriele D\u2019Annunzio as the \u2018city of wind and stone\u2019. For those looking to take home a unique souvenir, we recommend stopping by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artierialabastro.it\/en\/\">Cooperativa Artieri Alabastro<\/a> in the main square, where you can purchase works by local artisans. If you\u2019re in the market for a local delicacy, the town has a strong reputation for its <em>Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane<\/em>, a protected PDO\/DOP cheese that is sold, for example, at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agrilischeto.com\/#_blank\">Lischeto Organic Farm<\/a>. Be sure to pick up some extra virgin olive oil and recrystallised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.locatellisaline.it\/en\/products\/salt-of-volterra\">Volterra salt<\/a> while you\u2019re there. Just a few kilometres from the town centre is the first historic residence on our itinerary, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dimorestoricheitaliane.it\/en\/structures\/villa-giorgi-viti\/\"><strong>Villa Giorgi Viti<\/strong><\/a>. Built on ancient Etruscan-Roman foundations, this Villa has evolved over centuries into its current form. Initially owned by the Giorgi family, it was acquired by Giuseppe Benedetto Viti in 1850, who added a Neo-Gothic fa\u00e7ade overlooking the garden and incorporated the ancient tower into the design. In addition to being a venue for private events, concerts and ceremonies, it is also possible to visit the Villa, upon request. Before leaving Volterra, take time to have lunch at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.enoteca-delduca-ristorante.it\/\">Ristorante Enoteca Del Duca<\/a>, which specialises in local traditional dishes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sea, rolling hills, vineyards and archaeological treasures&#8230; This itinerary begins in Volterra and takes us [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":27564,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[564,499],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-territories","category-toscana-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Tuscany - From Volterra to Maremma across the Etruscan Coast | Dimore Storiche Italiane<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dimorestoricheitaliane.it\/en\/from-volterra-to-maremma-across-the-etruscan-coast\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Tuscany - From Volterra to Maremma across the Etruscan Coast | Dimore Storiche Italiane\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Sea, rolling hills, vineyards and archaeological treasures&#8230; 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