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Maremma
The Briganege in Maremma
The nineteenth century, for the Maremma, is the darkest period of its history. During this century that took the life of brigandege phenomenon. It was practice in those days, that the criminals go to live in the mediterranen bush. Impenetrabile and rich in many gorges and caves, the maremmanisch mediterranean bush provided a dense network of hiding places ideal for anyone who wanted to evade the police. And so, in fact, that for an entire century, many brigands were able to perpetrate unpunished, robbery, extortion and murder. Some created a kind of taxes for landowners and owners of the proceeds, in small part, were used to provide food to the poorest people in return that ensured protection and coverage to the brigands. The best known of the brigands were Fumetta, Bustrenga, Marintacca, Biscarini, Pastorini, Basilietto, Biagini, Bettinelli, Fioravanti and Tiburzi. The most famous of all was Domenico Tiburzi Chat from 1872 to 1896 impose its law in the territories of the north of Lazio and south of Tuscany. Born in Cellere 28May 1936, Tiburzi went to the bush in 1867 when on the evening of 24 October killed Angelo Bono, guilty of having fined for theft of a bundle of grass in the estate of the Marchese Guglielmi where he held the job of guardian . After just two years of absconding was arrested and resulted in a Tarquinia prison where escape in 1872. Since then day and until the day of his death, occurred at the hands of the Policy of Capalbio and Marsiliana in 24 October 1896, Tiburzi became the undisputed King of the Maremma, enjoying the protection of local residents. The Legend tells that stole of the rich to give to the poor. Impose, in fact, a real taxation of landowners and gentlemen, using the proceeds to donate supplies to poor families in exchange for receiving protection and coverage. Like this the name of Tiburzi entered the history of the Maremma becoming Legend.
The Tarot Garden
Park designed by Niki de Saint Phalle (1930 - 2002) is the representation of 22 Major Arcana statues in reinforced concrete covered in colourful mosaic high up to 15 metres. Immersed in an olive grove is secular destination for hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world.
Parco Naturale della Maremma
Populated by a multitude of wild animals, rare birds and herds. maremmanish cows and horses The Park dell'Uccellina is considered the emblem of Maremma. Route from many paths reaching to the sea, can be visited mountain byke, horseback riding, canoeing and hiking doing.
Natural Reserve W.W.F. Burano
Destination privileged to many species of migratory birds, the lake is located a few metres from the sea from which it is separated by a narrow strip of dunes Mediterranean.
Pitigliano - Sorano - Sovana - Saturnia
his is certainly of the most beautiful small towns of the hill of Maremma. Sovana, in the past a Pontifical residence, is considered the pearl of Maremma. Once entered in the historic centre are found in the Middle Ages. Shops antiques and leather bindings give visitors the chance to buy unique and valuable items. To visit the church and the Tomb Ildebranda. Saturnia, a famous spa, is a forced stop for those who care of their welfare. We recommend a night swimming in waterfalls thermal highest in Europe. Sorano, a small medieval village houses Fortress Orsini where expert guides will accompany you during a trip underground. Pitigliano, certainly the most beautiful of the Maremma, houses the synagogue and the Palazzo Orsini. Among his ways you can visit many private cellars, carved with pickaxe, that inside in Mountain tuff for several hundred metres where keep the constant temperature of 12 degrees the wines. Do not miss the show amazing amazight of the country and lit up.
Monte Argentario and Islands Giglio and Giannutri
Destination tourism elite for half a century, the Monte Argentario, is rich in spectacular coves where its clear waters show its beautiful backdrops. To visit Porto Ercole, Porto Santo Stefano, the scenic road and the beautiful Spanish fortifications. Approximately 17 km off dell'Argentario lies the island of Giglio where a rich vegetation is married with exceptional rich backdrops of numerous wrecks. Giannutri, also called the island of seagulls offers rich seabed unique scenarios cavernosum formed by limestone cliffs inhabited by countless varieties of fish. To note the Roman villa of 1 st century b.C.
Old Town of Capalbio
Classificated the 1° place in Italy in 2007 for the quality of marine waters and for tourist services offered, have received the 5 sails blue Legambiente. Capalbio stands in the middle of an extraordinary mediterranean vegetation that offers unique colors and scents. It has an enchanting view of the Lake Burano and Costa D'Argento, within its perfectly preserved medieval walls, you can visit the castle that houses the Piano Forte by Giacomo Puccini and the church of St. Nicholas, rich of fourteenth-century frescoes of the Renaissance. Outside the walls, however, do not lose the Oratory of Providence, where is conserved a fresco attributed to Pinturicchio
Archaeological Parks
Inhabited by the Etruscans from the seventh century BC ,the coastline of Maremma is rich in archaeological sites such as Tarquinia, Vulci, Cosa and Talamone. For fans, is the opportunity to admire exceptional items and beautiful cemetery overlooking the sea.