Provincia di Grosseto

Luoghi religiosi e tombe nella provincia di Grosseto

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.

Sacred Sites and Ancient Tombs — Mappa

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Hildebrand Tomb

A tomb discovered in 1925 which is completely carved out of stone. It's a very important monument worth seeing.

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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.

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Santi Stefano e Lorenzo

11th-century Romanesque church in Montepescali containing significant 14th-century frescoes and a medieval marble baptismal font.

Sailko / CC BY 3.0

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San Pietro, Grosseto

San Pietro is a small, medieval, Romanesque style, Roman Catholic church in the comune of Grosseto, Tuscany.

Patafisik / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Grosseto Cathedral

Grosseto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy.

Bol2030 / Public domain

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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,…

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Chiesa di Santa Maria e San Rocco

The oldest church in Pitigliano, featuring a medieval structure and a facade with late-Renaissance architectural elements.

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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.

Gianni o O / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Massa Marittima Cathedral

Massa Marittima Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Massa Marittima, Tuscany, Italy, dedicated to Saint Cerbonius.

trolvag / CC BY-SA 3.0

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San Francesco, Grosseto

San Francesco is a medieval, Gothic style, Roman Catholic church in the comune of Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy.

Nicolò Mumseci / Public domain

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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.

Alienautic / Public domain

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Basilica of Sacro Cuore di Gesù, Grosseto

Sacro Cuore di Gesù is a minor basilica in Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy.

Sailko / CC BY 3.0

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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.

Mhiv / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Tomba dei Demoni alati

Etruscan tomb from the 3rd century BC, notable for its well-preserved high-relief sculptures depicting winged funerary demons.

trolvag / CC BY-SA 3.0

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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.

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Tomba della Sirena

A 3rd-century BC Etruscan rock-cut tomb in Sovana featuring an elaborate pediment relief of a Scylla-like sea creature.

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Tombe a semidado

Group of Etruscan rock-cut tombs in Sovana's archaeological park, characterized by their block-like architectural shape.

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L'Edicola di San Giuseppe

Small religious shrine located along the historic road leading into the town of Pitigliano.

Francesco Babboni / CC BY 3.0

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San Leopoldo

19th-century neoclassical church unique for its extensive use of cast iron in the facade, columns, and interior furnishings.

Bol2030 / Public domain

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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…

Matteo Vinattieri / CC BY 3.0

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Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie

15th-century sanctuary built to commemorate a Marian apparition, offering panoramic views of the Pitigliano cliffside.

Marco D'Aquino / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Chiesa di San Giuseppe

Mid-20th-century church in Grosseto featuring contemporary architectural lines and serving the local urban parish.

Alienautic / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Chiesa della Medaglia Miracolosa

Modern 20th-century church in Grosseto, known for its distinctive circular architectural design and contemporary stained glass.

Georg Schelbert / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Sant'Agostino, Massa Marittima

Sant'Agostino is a Roman Catholic church located in Massa Marittima, region of Tuscany, Italy.

Sailko / CC BY 3.0

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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…

Paolo Monti / CC BY-SA 4.0

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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.

Edatoscana / CC0

Chiesa di San Bartolomeo

Medieval church in Sasso Pisano, originally built in the 13th century and later renovated in the late 1500s.

Sailko / CC BY 3.0

Chiesa di San Francesco

13th-century Gothic church in Massa Marittima, built by the Franciscan order and housing several Renaissance-era artworks.

Matteo Vinattieri / CC BY 3.0

Chiesa dei Santi Simone e Giuda

11th-century Romanesque church in Vetulonia, significantly modified over the centuries but retaining its medieval stone character.

Alienautic / Public domain

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.

Robyfra1 / Public domain

Chiesa di San Nicola

Medieval church in Roccastrada, featuring a simple stone exterior and housing a 16th-century painting by Giovanni Maria Tolosani.

sconosciuto / Public domain

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.

sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0

Santuario della Madonna della Carità

16th-century sanctuary located near Seggiano, known for its Renaissance architecture and devotion to the Madonna of Charity.

Mongolo1984 / CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

XV century artist / Public domain

Santa Maria delle Grazie

16th-century church in Castel del Piano containing important artworks by the Nasini family of painters.

Etienne (Li) / CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

Lforzini / CC BY-SA 3.0

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.

Lforzini / CC BY-SA 4.0

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.