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The Tour:
POPULONIA Ancient Etruscan settlement, opened for tourists, the only one
located along the coast. Along with Volterra it has been one of the major
centres of the Etruscan mining and metallurgic industry.
After gaining political independence, in the V century B.C. Populonia was very
strong: Tito Livio (a historian from the Roman period) tells us that in 205
B.C. it supplied Scipione L’Africano with the steel that was necessary
for the African Expedition during the 2nd Punic War (219 B.C. – 202
B.C.). In the Medicean period Populonia became a fortress, that still we can
admire and walk through.
Main Interests: The
Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia (I Parchi della Val di Cornia)
Populonia, Bolgheri, Santuario Montenero
BOLGHERI
Renown for being inspiration to famous Italian poet, Giosué Carducci that moved
here in 1839, Bolgheri’s history dates further back in the middle ages
when the lord of the lands of Maremma, Gherardo della Gherardesca built it in
the strategic position around the Rocca di Gherardo della Gherardesca.
Its fabulous position attracted Florence’s attention and interest and was
besieged by it in 1369.
Main interests: Castello di Bolgheri located at the end of the famous
“Viale dei Cipressi” (Cypress Boulevard) that unwinds for 4,7 KMs
for a total of 2434 cypress trees!
SANTUARIO DI MONTENERO
Montero is located on a hill dominating the sea and the Port of Livorno.
It’s fame is due to the renown Sanctuary devoted to “Madonna delle
Grazie” (Holy Mother of Mercy). A story tells about a cripple shepherd
finding a miraculous image that “asked” him to be taken on the
Montenero hill. After hearing the voice, the shepherd did what had been asked
and once he reached the top of the hill he found himself healed. Since then
(1345), that image has been a source of devotion and mercy for many.
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