Sacred Sites and Ancient Tombs
This collection traverses the spiritual and archaeological landscape of the Maremma region, spanning from the Etruscan rock-cut tombs of Sovana to the Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals of Grosseto and Massa Marittima. Key highlights include the unique cast-iron architecture of San Leopoldo in Follonica, the ancient pre-Romanesque ciborium in Sovana's Santa Maria Maggiore, and the dramatic relief carvings of the Winged Demons and Mermaid tombs. These sites offer a deep look into the artistic evolution and religious devotion of southern Tuscany.
A Hildebrand Tomb
A tomb discovered in 1925 which is completely carved out of stone. It's a very important monument worth seeing.
Santuario Madonna delle Grazie o dell’Incoronata
16th-century sanctuary located near Arcidosso, featuring a simple facade and serving as a site of local religious pilgrimage.
Santi Stefano e Lorenzo
11th-century Romanesque church in Montepescali containing significant 14th-century frescoes and a medieval marble baptismal font.
D San Pietro, Grosseto
San Pietro is a small, medieval, Romanesque style, Roman Catholic church in the comune of Grosseto, Tuscany.
E Grosseto Cathedral
Grosseto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy.
F Pitigliano Cathedral
Pitigliano Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul in the town of Pitigliano, in the region of Tuscany,…
G Chiesa di Santa Maria e San Rocco
The oldest church in Pitigliano, featuring a medieval structure and a facade with late-Renaissance architectural elements.
Chiesa di Sant'Erasmo
Ancient church in Porto Ercole’s historic center, known for housing the tombs of Spanish governors from the State of Presidi period.
I Massa Marittima Cathedral
Massa Marittima Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Massa Marittima, Tuscany, Italy, dedicated to Saint Cerbonius.
J San Francesco, Grosseto
San Francesco is a medieval, Gothic style, Roman Catholic church in the comune of Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy.
K Concattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
14th-century Gothic cathedral in Orbetello featuring a notable rose window and a facade partially rebuilt in the late 19th century.
L Basilica of Sacro Cuore di Gesù, Grosseto
Sacro Cuore di Gesù is a minor basilica in Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy.
M Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore
Medieval church in Sovana housing a rare 8th-century pre-Romanesque stone ciborium, one of the few surviving examples in Tuscany.
N Tomba dei Demoni alati
Etruscan tomb from the 3rd century BC, notable for its well-preserved high-relief sculptures depicting winged funerary demons.
O Chiesa della Misericordia
19th-century church in Grosseto's historic center, originally belonging to the Brotherhood of Mercy and dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.
Tomba della Sirena
A 3rd-century BC Etruscan rock-cut tomb in Sovana featuring an elaborate pediment relief of a Scylla-like sea creature.
Tombe a semidado
Group of Etruscan rock-cut tombs in Sovana's archaeological park, characterized by their block-like architectural shape.
L'Edicola di San Giuseppe
Small religious shrine located along the historic road leading into the town of Pitigliano.
S San Leopoldo
19th-century neoclassical church unique for its extensive use of cast iron in the facade, columns, and interior furnishings.
T Sovana Cathedral
Sovana Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Sovana, now a frazione of the town of Sorano, in the province of Grosseto, region of…
U Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie
15th-century sanctuary built to commemorate a Marian apparition, offering panoramic views of the Pitigliano cliffside.
V Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Mid-20th-century church in Grosseto featuring contemporary architectural lines and serving the local urban parish.
W Chiesa della Medaglia Miracolosa
Modern 20th-century church in Grosseto, known for its distinctive circular architectural design and contemporary stained glass.
X Sant'Agostino, Massa Marittima
Sant'Agostino is a Roman Catholic church located in Massa Marittima, region of Tuscany, Italy.
Y San Michele Arcangelo, Paganico
San Michele Arcangelo is a Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church located on Piazza della Vittoria #4 in the town of Paganico, Province of…
Z Canonica di San Bruzio (San Tiburzio)
Evocative ruins of an 11th-century Romanesque monastery, featuring surviving stone arches and carved capitals in an open countryside setting.
Chiesa di San Bartolomeo
Medieval church in Sasso Pisano, originally built in the 13th century and later renovated in the late 1500s.
Chiesa di San Francesco
13th-century Gothic church in Massa Marittima, built by the Franciscan order and housing several Renaissance-era artworks.
Chiesa dei Santi Simone e Giuda
11th-century Romanesque church in Vetulonia, significantly modified over the centuries but retaining its medieval stone character.
Chiesa di San Giuseppe Benedetto Cottolengo
Modern parish church in Grosseto built in the mid-20th century to serve the city's expanding residential districts.
Chiesa di San Nicola
Medieval church in Roccastrada, featuring a simple stone exterior and housing a 16th-century painting by Giovanni Maria Tolosani.
Chiesa di Santo Stefano protomartire
18th-century parish church in Porto Santo Stefano, rebuilt after World War II damage while retaining its late-Baroque layout.
Santuario della Madonna della Carità
16th-century sanctuary located near Seggiano, known for its Renaissance architecture and devotion to the Madonna of Charity.
Chiesa della Natività di Maria
17th-century Baroque church in Castel del Piano, serving as the town's main place of worship with a notable historic organ.
Santa Maria delle Grazie
16th-century church in Castel del Piano containing important artworks by the Nasini family of painters.
Convento di Petreto
15th-century Franciscan convent complex located on a hill near Scansano, featuring a quiet cloister and a simple church.
Due Golfi Church
Evangelical place of worship located in the coastal town of Follonica.
Chiesa della Madonna della Neve
15th-century church in Santa Fiora built directly over a natural spring, visible through glass floor panels.
Cappella di Lagoni di Sasso
Small 19th-century chapel located in the geothermal landscape of Lagoni di Sasso.
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio abate
Early 20th-century church in the village of Alberese, designed in a style reflecting local rural architecture.
San Biagio
Medieval church in the hamlet of Montorgiali, originally dating to the 13th century with later structural modifications.
San Sebastiano
15th-century church in the village of Tatti, featuring a simple facade and serving as a local religious landmark.
Oratorio della Madonna della Pace
Small 19th-century rural oratory located in the countryside near Scansano.
Chiesa di San Salvatore
Medieval church in Istia d'Ombrone, featuring a simple Romanesque structure and serving as the historic center's primary parish.
Oratorio di Santa Maria delle Grazie
15th-century oratory in Vetulonia containing local religious art and serving as a site for community devotion.
San Pietro Apostolo
15th-century church in Giglio Castello housing the relic of San Mamiliano and a notable ivory crucifix by Giambologna.
Chiesa di Santa Maria
Neo-Romanesque church built in the 1930s in Alberese, featuring a travertine facade and simple interior.
Cappella di Santo Stefano alle Strillaie
Small rural chapel in the Grosseto countryside, dating to the late 19th century.
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