{"id":8648,"date":"2022-12-01T10:08:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T09:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maremma.name\/metalliferous-hills\/"},"modified":"2023-09-04T15:32:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T14:32:21","slug":"metalliferous-hills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maremma.name\/en\/metalliferous-hills\/","title":{"rendered":"Metalliferous Hills"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In the Colline Metallifere,<\/strong> the border between Maremma and northern Tuscany is blurred. Here you will not find the same traditions, the same cuisine or the same lifestyle as the rest of the province. Over the centuries, the northern neighbors Pisa and Siena have left their mark on this area, characterized by numerous silver and copper mines.
When these mines were closed in 1990, the Metalliferous Hills turned to tourism.
Their capital and muse is Massa Marittima, probably the most beautiful city in the Maremma. Known as the most noble daughter of northern Tuscany, Massa Marittima<\/a><\/strong> has such a charm and grace that it alone attracts more tourists than the rest of the province.
The eclectic Colline Metallifere blend the best of the Maremma with influences from territories beyond their borders. Art gardens flank seaside paradises, natural parks share space with bubbling geysers and medieval villages tell stories of doomed beauties and phallic rites.
For tourists the Colline Metallifere are an ideal base from which to explore the cities just outside the Maremma. They are also the right place to fill up on the delicacies of local production.<\/p>\n

IN THE FOREGROUND: Monteregio di Massa Marittima<\/strong><\/p>\n

The emerging Monteregio DOC is a dry and fruity red that goes best with aged cheeses. The Monteregio Wine Route of Massa Marittima<\/strong> is a gastronomic, cultural and historical tour of the area that produces this wine. The itinerary is divided into three routes and stops at the best wineries in the area, gourmet shops and vineyards, where it is possible to buy directly from the producers. Maps and further information are available at the visitor center (via Norma Parenti 22, Massa Marittima; +39 0566 902756).<\/p>\n

ITINERARY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have a weekend to spend in the Metalliferous Hills<\/strong>, spend the early morning exploring Massa Marittima’s cathedral and its medieval streets, before choosing between one, two or all of its museums in the afternoon. The following morning, head to Gavorrano to relive the mining history of the area at the Naturalistic Mining Park<\/strong>, or take the coastal road to Scarlino<\/a><\/strong> to enjoy the most spectacular beach in the Maremma, Cala Violina.<\/a><\/strong> In the afternoon discover the bubbling Biancane<\/a><\/strong> geyser in Monterotondo Marittimo<\/a><\/strong> or simply relax in Montieri<\/a><\/strong> and Paul Fuchs’ Garden of Sounds.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

NOT TO BE MISSED:<\/strong><\/p>\n