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The legend says that Earl Ardengo founded Civitella around 1000 AD. Originally called Civitella Ardenghesca, it was renamed Civitella Marittima due to its pure air coming from the sea and it has some of the best view in the Maremma. Located between Siena and Grosseto, Civitella is easily reachable from the North and from the central Italy and it is near many interesting places.
There are LONELY BEACHES and SEASIDE RESORTS like the Marina di Alberese in the Maremma Park, Castiglione della Pescaia, Punta Ala and further down the coast, Monte Argentario, Talamone and the islands of Giglio and Elba. |
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Civitella Marittima |
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The view from the village |
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The Petriolo Thermal baths |
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Castiglione della Pescaia |
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The HOT SULPHUR BATHS of PETRIOLO are about 10 km from Civitella. Well known in Roman times, they were frequented by Popes and Princes. A strong jet of hot water spouts out of the Farma river bank creating little pools before flowing back into the river. The strong sulphur smell comes from the large quantity of hydrogen sulphate. Entrance is free and you can bathe at any time in all seasons.
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The old Maremma |
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I Canaloni |
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There is a WEALTH of ART in places like Siena, Montalcino, Massa Marittima, Grosseto, Pienza and the Abbies of San Galgano and Sant’Antimo, all of which are no more than one hour’s drive from Civitella.
There are ETRUSCAN RUINS in Roselle, Vetulonia, Populonia and many other places in the province of Viterbo.
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Monteriggioni |
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The San Galgano Abbey |
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The Sant'Antimo Abbey |
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A typical animal of the forest |
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The UNSPOILT LANDSCAPE is one of the outstanding features of this area. The Farma and Merse Park, the Amiata Park and the Maremma Park are only a few axamples of the many protected areas of this part of Tuscany.
FOOD AND WINE There are many restaurants around Civitella where local “maremmani” dishes are served, like “acqua cotta” or wild boar and there are excellent wines such as Brunello di Montalcino, Montecucco, Morellino di Scansano and Bianco di Pitigliano.
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