The town rises on the top of a hill open to the four winds, with a
breathtaking view in all directions: from the Amiata to the Fiora
valley, from Talamone to the beaches of Montalto di Castro, from the
Argentario to the Islands of Giglio and Montecristo.
It is a mysterious and enchanted spot. It’s not by accident that it is
remembered with the saying, “Manciano delle streghe, dove si va si
vede”, “Manciano, home of witches, wherever you look, you see
them”.
It was ruled in the 12th century by the Aldobrandeschi family and then
later by the Orsini Counts from Rome.
However, its geographical position
and solid walls didn’t prevent its being conquered in 1461 by the Siena
Republic which then built a fortress overlooking the vast panorama.
The area of Manciano is considered one of the most irresistible in the
Maremma.
Visiting is made easy by a network of roads and paths for
walking, trekking, mountain-biking or horseback riding.
Another spot of interest is Saturnia, considered by some to be the craddle of Italian
civilization, with an Etruscan, Roman and Medieval past.
However, even more than its history, it is known for its hot
sulfur springs, which gush forth all year at a temperature of
37.5°C.
