Massa Marittima

Tuscany, Italy

Massa Marittima sits on hills in southern Tuscany with a medieval old town full of stone buildings and narrow streets. Visitors walk to Piazza Garibaldi, where the tall cathedral and old palaces surround a pretty square with great views. The area has rolling hills from ancient mining days and leads to the flat Maremma countryside. People climb the tower for panoramas and explore museums about old mines and Etruscan history. In summer, the town hosts crossbow contests and opera shows in the square. Spring and fall bring mild weather for hiking the hills and enjoying the quiet landscape.

Key facts

• Massa Marittima is a mountain bike destination in Italy.