Grosseto, in the Maremma area, is one of the most unique and interesting places in gorgeous Tuscany. Famous for its potent, unbridled character the landscape of Grosseto is unique and not typically Tuscan. The landscape of the Maremma region is varied, moving from severe to mild and featuring dense forests and olive groves, as well as expanses of flat plains, sandy beaches and steep rocks.

Amidst the fascinating landscape, visitors to the area will be surprised by dazzling cathedrals, medieval villages, and ancient fortresses. The medieval town of Grosseto is at the center of the plains of the Ombrone river, nestled close to the Tyrrhenian Sea. When first mentioned in written history in 803, the town was part of the territory of the Counts of Aldobrandeschi and continued to be until the 12th century.