An itinerary to discover the village from a different point of view
A medieval village in the Grosseto hinterland, Massa Marittima is enclosed within still well-preserved city walls.
Starting from the Cathedral of San Cerbone, be naturally be guided by the alleys that connect the square to Via Norma Parenti and Via Moncini, passing narrow streets, arches, passages that invite you to take it slow.
An itinerary that reveals quiet corners and picturesque vistas, where history emerges in the details and is interwoven with local legends and memories.
Wind behind Palazzo Pannocchieschi, along one of the ancient medieval boundaries of the contado (county).
In the past, the area housed artisan workshops, while today it features a striking sequence of arches.
The alley owes its name to Luigi Porte, a French industrialist who in the 19ᵗʰ century had the insight to start large-scale exploitation of the area’s mineral resources.
Along the path there is also an underground room that, as a plaque attests, would hold the well associated with the death of Bindoccio, son of Nello Pannocchieschi and Margherita Aldobrandeschi. The occurrence dates back to the 14ᵗʰ century when the young heir was killed by assassins from the Orsini family, in a web of alliances and rivalries designed to prevent him from influencing the future of the Aldobrandeschi lands.
Wind behind Palazzo Pannocchieschi, along one of the ancient medieval boundaries of the contado (county).
In the past, the area housed artisan workshops, while today it features a striking sequence of arches.
The alley owes its name to Luigi Porte, a French industrialist who in the 19ᵗʰ century had the insight to start large-scale exploitation of the area’s mineral resources.
Along the path there is also an underground room that, as a plaque attests, would hold the well associated with the death of Bindoccio, son of Nello Pannocchieschi and Margherita Aldobrandeschi. The occurrence dates back to the 14ᵗʰ century when the young heir was killed by assassins from the Orsini family, in a web of alliances and rivalries designed to prevent him from influencing the future of the Aldobrandeschi lands.
Named after one of the city’s ancient noble families, it connects Piazza Garibaldi, opposite Palazzo Malfatti, to Via Norma Parenti.
Down this alley is the Vecchia Falegnameria (Old Carpentry Shop), containing a collection of tools and machinery from a historic workshop in Gerfalco, where 5 generations toiled between the late 19ᵗʰ century and 1990. Visits are available upon reservation.
Named after one of the city’s ancient noble families, it connects Piazza Garibaldi, opposite Palazzo Malfatti, to Via Norma Parenti.
Down this alley is the Vecchia Falegnameria (Old Carpentry Shop), containing a collection of tools and machinery from a historic workshop in Gerfalco, where 5 generations toiled between the late 19ᵗʰ century and 1990. Visits are available upon reservation.
Formerly known as Chiasso del Lucchetti, taking the name of a famous local blacksmith, it may also derive from Messer Ciamberlano, the protagonist of a pro-Pisan conspiracy against the Sienese, along with fellow citizen Luigi Luci.
Formerly known as Chiasso del Lucchetti, taking the name of a famous local blacksmith, it may also derive from Messer Ciamberlano, the protagonist of a pro-Pisan conspiracy against the Sienese, along with fellow citizen Luigi Luci.
Named after Tommaso Aniello, known as Masaniello, leader of the 1647 Neapolitan revolt against tax oppression, the alleyway is a tribute to the values of popular rebellion and redemption.
Named after Tommaso Aniello, known as Masaniello, leader of the 1647 Neapolitan revolt against tax oppression, the alleyway is a tribute to the values of popular rebellion and redemption.