Civitella Marittima, the principal town of Civitella Paganico, stands on a hill covered in cypress and olive trees and commands a view of the Maremma plain and the Tyrrenian coastline. It was the seat of the Aldobrandeschi family who left an important heritage of Romanesque architecture such as the Badia of San Lorenzo on the Lanzo, or Badia Ardenghesca. Along with Paganico, the town fell under the dominion of the Sienese at the beginning of the 14th century. It is located where the Ombrone river loops in its descent from the Sienese hills toward the Maremma plain. Paganico is known for its kaolinite quarries, but is more interesting for its artistic and monumental heritage. The gates to the town wall (Senese, Gorella, Grossetana), the 14th and 15th century brick houses with their porticos, the remains of the town wall, the church of San Michele Arcangelo and the carefully planned urban structure all serve to enhance this charming town. Both the ancient spa, “Bagni di Petriolo”, dating from 1230 and still in operation, and the Nature Reserve of the Basso Merse are worth a visit.
Loc. Vignali, 38 Frazione Pari
58045 - Civitella Paganico (Grosseto)
Via della stazione, 10
58045 - Civitella paganico (Grosseto)
MASSA MARITTIMA (Grosseto)
