This hill town, formerly a
medieval castle, is full of
history and tradition. The
streets, the paved
alleyways and buildings
reflect great architectural
harmony. The historic
centre, enclosed by walls,
is reached through three
fascinating entry gates.
Artisans' workshops,
museums and restaurants
overlook the square.
Palazzo Pretorio, the
ancient seat of political
and military power,
houses a historical
archive and its façade
bears the coats of arms of
the captains who ruled
until the 15th century.
The Palazzo also makes
an evocative setting for
the public Wine Centre - a
shop window for the
exceptional wines of the
Costa degli Etruschi and
a centre for the promotion
of the Val di Cornia's wine
growing and producing
industry.
Following complete
renovation, the Stronghold
has been re-opened to
the public. The historic
centre's most important
monument dates back to
the X century and is the
site of the Museo del
Dongione, containing
archeological finds of
notable value from the
archeological excavation
of the stronghold itself:
glass, worked bone, an
important series of pottery
shards dating from the XI
to the XV centuries and a
fourteenth century suit of
armour that is unique of
its kind.
The churches are of
particular interest, among
them the Church of San
Giovanni - a splendid
example of Tuscan-
Romanesque style - and
the Church of San
Lorenzo, built inside the
city walls and dating back
to the 12th century.
Theatrical productions are
held in the elegant 19th
century Teatro dei Concordi.
Teatro dei Concordi
Via Aldo Moro,1
tel. 0565/837028
Palazzo Pretorio Via Cavour
Museo della Rocca Via XXV Luglio info: Società Parchi Val di Cornia tel. 0565/49430 - 226445
Pieve di San Giovanni Via di Venturina
Chiesa di San Lorenzo e Museo d'Arte Sacra Via della Libertà tel. 0565/838788 Teatro dei Concordi Via Aldo Moro, 1 tel. 0565/837028
Enoteca Pubblica info: uff. turìstico Campiglia Marittima tel. / fax 0565/837201
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