{"id":10008,"date":"2024-03-11T12:30:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T11:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=10008"},"modified":"2024-03-17T12:24:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-17T11:24:19","slug":"colline-metallifere","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/colline-metallifere\/","title":{"rendered":"Colline Metallifere"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/central-italy\/tuscany\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Tuscany<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Colline Metallifere (&#8220;Metalliferous Hills&#8221;) are a group of hills in the north of the Province of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/grosseto-and-maremma-grossetana\/#grosseto\" class=\"ek-link\">Grosseto<\/a>, stretching into the neighboring provinces. This area has been known since ancient times for being rich in mineral resources, hence its name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-ccb9e842-74d2-426f-b4dd-bfe85e9757b8\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-910578d7-5dd6-49d6-ba64-7cddec1a7a26\">Places to see in the Colline Metallifere<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#massa-marittima\">Massa Marittima<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#massa-marittima-cathedral\">Massa Marittima Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#archaeological-museum-of-massa-marittima\">Archaeological Museum of Massa Marittima<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#torre-del-candeliere\">Torre del Candeliere<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#san-pietro-allorto-museum-complex\">San Pietro all&#8217;Orto Museum Complex<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#mine-museum-of-massa-marittima\">Mine Museum of Massa Marittima<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monterotondo-marittimo\">Monterotondo Marittimo<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#naturalistic-park-of-the-biancane\">Naturalistic Park of the Biancane<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"massa-marittima\"><strong>Massa Marittima<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Massa Marittima is a town located among the Colline Metallifere in the Province of Grosseto. Inhabited since ancient times, the town emerged during the Middle Ages, and lived its golden age as the capital of a small republic between 1225 and 1336. The city declined after a series of plagues, and it was later ruled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/siena\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Siena<\/a> and then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/florence\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Florence<\/a>. Throughout its history, Massa Marittima has always been a mining center, until the last mine was closed in 1994. The town is now a tourist destination with various historic attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_4e0796d9-d01c-4fd6-bd7a-628b1a5b216f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"massa-marittima-cathedral\"><strong>Massa Marittima Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Also known as: Cathedral of San Cerbone (<em>Cattedrale di San Cerbone<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Massa Marittima Cathedral (<em>Duomo di Massa Marittima<\/em>) is the main church in Massa Marittima, erected during the Late Middle Ages. The facade and the bell tower of the large church both feature various decorations in Pisan Romanesque style. The cathedral houses several artworks, including a painting by Duccio di Buoninsegna and an elaborate 14th-century sarcophagus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 58024 Massa Marittima GR<br>Coordinates: 43.0498, 10.8879<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/hxGpaCjFRCsnezst8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_0d9cf87b-ac83-4740-a6f4-70e09f74d124\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"archaeological-museum-of-massa-marittima\"><strong><strong>Archaeological Museum of Massa Marittima<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Archaeological Museum of Massa Marittima <em>(Museo Archeologico di Massa Marittima)<\/em> is hosted inside the <strong>Palazzo del Podest\u00e0<\/strong>, a 13th-century palace located next to the cathedral. The museum houses various fossils and finds dating as far back as the Paleolithic, and rich collections of prehistoric and Etruscan artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 1, 58024 Massa Marittima GR<br>Coordinates: 43.0500, 10.8878<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/k9HTysyrt88pZK9V6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2a78f72d-bb82-4a11-872e-d9edec2e5ead\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"torre-del-candeliere\"><strong><strong>Torre del Candeliere<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Torre del Candeliere is a 13th-century tower in Massa Marittima, now hosting a museum of local history and a panoramic terrace with a view over the town. The tower was once part of the fortifications of the city, and a small fortress known as <strong>Cassero Senese<\/strong> is located nearby. Various other sections of the ancient walls and city gates still surround Massa Marittima.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: P.za Giacomo Matteotti, 58024 Massa Marittima GR<br>Coordinates: 43.0513, 10.8905<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wiNqyzBjgJg5vkYq7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_528b4d24-712e-4b80-bf14-b5ce665259d1\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"san-pietro-allorto-museum-complex\"><strong><strong>San Pietro all&#8217;Orto Museum Complex<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The San Pietro all&#8217;Orto Museum Complex <em>(Complesso Museale di San Pietro all&#8217;Orto)<\/em> is a museum in Massa Marittima mostly focused on religious art. The complex is housed inside a former medieval church and convent, and it features a rich collection of artworks from the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The museum also includes a section dedicated to contemporary art, housing various works from the 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Corso A. Diaz, 36, 58024 Massa Marittima GR<br>Coordinates: 43.0512, 10.8930<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/HaLpPn1vwyaKgkoo8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_906b1bbd-4118-42d8-8599-43b05b74b756\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mine-museum-of-massa-marittima\"><strong><strong>Mine Museum of Massa Marittima<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mine Museum of Massa Marittima <em>(Museo della Miniera di Massa Marittima)<\/em> is a museum dedicated to the history of the mining activity in Massa Marittima. The museum houses various historic pieces of mining equipment and a collection of minerals found in the surrounding hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Filippo Corridoni, 58024 Massa Marittima GR<br>Coordinates: 43.0480, 10.8891<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4o7TTRGHzTRh8D7x7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_410375b5-8600-4c7a-a57a-2576b1137840\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monterotondo-marittimo\"><strong>Monterotondo Marittimo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Monterotondo Marittimo is a small town located among the hills of the Province of Grosseto, north of Massa Marittima. The village is known for hosting a geothermal park and for its historic mining activity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a870def0-3d8d-446b-8f06-9267dd43faff\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"naturalistic-park-of-the-biancane\"><strong>Naturalistic Park of the Biancane<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Naturalistic Park of the Biancane (<em>Parco Naturalistico delle Biancane<\/em>) is a geothermal park located just north of Monterotondo Marittimo. The park features the characterstic &#8220;biancane&#8221;, white hills rich in minerals, and various geothermal wells that transform steam into power. Inside the park there is also a museum dedicated to the local geology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via dei Lagoni Boraciferi, 58025 Monterotondo Marittimo GR<br>Coordinates: 43.1541, 10.8552<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/GH4bdDcQexruR9PAA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt; Tuscany The Colline Metallifere (&#8220;Metalliferous Hills&#8221;) are a group of hills in the north of the Province of Grosseto, stretching into the neighboring provinces. This area has been known since ancient times for being rich in mineral resources, hence its name. Massa Marittima Massa Marittima is a town located among the Colline Metallifere in the Province of Grosseto. Inhabited since ancient times, the town emerged during the Middle Ages, and lived its golden age as the capital of a small republic between 1225 and 1336. The city declined after a series of plagues, and it was later ruled by Siena and then Florence. Throughout its history, Massa Marittima has always been a mining center, until the last mine was closed in 1994. The town is now a tourist destination with various historic attractions. Massa Marittima Cathedral Also known as: Cathedral of San Cerbone (Cattedrale di San Cerbone) The Massa Marittima Cathedral (Duomo di Massa Marittima) is the main church in Massa Marittima, erected during the Late Middle Ages. The facade and the bell tower of the large church both feature various decorations in Pisan Romanesque style. The cathedral houses several artworks, including a painting by Duccio di Buoninsegna and an elaborate 14th-century sarcophagus. Address: Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 58024 Massa Marittima GRCoordinates: 43.0498, 10.8879 Google Maps Archaeological Museum of Massa Marittima The Archaeological Museum of Massa Marittima (Museo Archeologico di Massa Marittima) is hosted inside the Palazzo del Podest\u00e0, a 13th-century palace located next to the cathedral. The museum houses various fossils and finds dating as far back as the Paleolithic, and rich collections of prehistoric and Etruscan artworks. Address: Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 1, 58024 Massa Marittima GRCoordinates: 43.0500, 10.8878 Google Maps Torre del Candeliere The Torre del Candeliere is a 13th-century tower in Massa Marittima, now hosting a museum of local history and a panoramic terrace with a view over the town. The tower was once part of the fortifications of the city, and a small fortress known as Cassero Senese is located nearby. Various other sections of the ancient walls and city gates still surround Massa Marittima. Address: P.za Giacomo Matteotti, 58024 Massa Marittima GRCoordinates: 43.0513, 10.8905 Google Maps San Pietro all&#8217;Orto Museum Complex The San Pietro all&#8217;Orto Museum Complex (Complesso Museale di San Pietro all&#8217;Orto) is a museum in Massa Marittima mostly focused on religious art. The complex is housed inside a former medieval church and convent, and it features a rich collection of artworks from the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The museum also includes a section dedicated to contemporary art, housing various works from the 20th century. Address: Corso A. Diaz, 36, 58024 Massa Marittima GRCoordinates: 43.0512, 10.8930 Google Maps Mine Museum of Massa Marittima The Mine Museum of Massa Marittima (Museo della Miniera di Massa Marittima) is a museum dedicated to the history of the mining activity in Massa Marittima. The museum houses various historic pieces of mining equipment and a collection of minerals found in the surrounding hills. Address: Via Filippo Corridoni, 58024 Massa Marittima GRCoordinates: 43.0480, 10.8891 Google Maps Monterotondo Marittimo Monterotondo Marittimo is a small town located among the hills of the Province of Grosseto, north of Massa Marittima. The village is known for hosting a geothermal park and for its historic mining activity. Naturalistic Park of the Biancane The Naturalistic Park of the Biancane (Parco Naturalistico delle Biancane) is a geothermal park located just north of Monterotondo Marittimo. The park features the characterstic &#8220;biancane&#8221;, white hills rich in minerals, and various geothermal wells that transform steam into power. Inside the park there is also a museum dedicated to the local geology. Address: Via dei Lagoni Boraciferi, 58025 Monterotondo Marittimo GRCoordinates: 43.1541, 10.8552 Google Maps<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":932,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10008","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":null,"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"trp-custom-language-flag":false,"xs-thumb":false,"post-thumbnail":false,"minimalistblogger-grid":false,"minimalistblogger-slider":false,"minimalistblogger-small":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Stefano Cammisa","author_link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/author\/stefano-cammisa\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"&lt;&lt; Tuscany The Colline Metallifere (&#8220;Metalliferous Hills&#8221;) are a group of hills in the north of the Province of Grosseto, stretching into the neighboring provinces. 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Massa Marittima Massa Marittima is a town located among the Colline Metallifere in&hellip;","coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/author\/stefano-cammisa\/","display_name":"Stefano Cammisa"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 2 years ago","modified":"Updated 2 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on March 11, 2024","modified":"Updated on March 17, 2024"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on March 11, 2024 12:30 pm","modified":"Updated on March 17, 2024 12:24 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":false,"series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10008","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10008"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10008\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10228,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10008\/revisions\/10228"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/932"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10008"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}